Section: Toronto Star (Canada)
Ukraine says separatist rebels in the east have resumed firing rocket launchers
Government, separatist forces in east trade accusations of ceasefire violations …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine’s president sees country ready to apply for EU membership in five years
Petro Poroshenko says European leaders must play key role in country’s integration …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine calls for arms supplies as Russian troops worry NATO
Russia voices concern about U.S. plans to supply modern weaponry to Ukraine. …read more Source: Toronto...
Rights group critical of how Ukraine cares for disabled children
Conflict and population displacements, tight budgets, government’s preference for institutional care mean many languish or suffer neglect and abuse …read more Source: Toronto...
Vladimir Putin hails Russia’s economy in face of sanctions
Russian president Vladimir Putin uses TV call-in show to say ruble’s rise is sign of investor confidence despite sanctions over Ukraine, oil slump …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine fighting flares after weeks of ceasefire
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe observers report battles around Donetsk, including weapons that should have been withdrawn in Ukraine ceasefire …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine truce threatened as car blasts kill soldiers
The explosions come after Ukraine’s president pushes for international peacekeepers to help secure a truce. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine thankful for financial aid but also looking for military aid
Canada officially signs second $200 million loan for Ukraine to stabilize economy …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukrainian leader strikes blow against oligarchy
Ukrainians are asking whether the removal of billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky and others are the beginning of a campaign to eradicate Ukraine’s endemic corruption, or a show to impress voters and international lenders. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine’s president dismisses powerful governor
Action to dismiss billionaire governor of Dnipropetrovsk sets the stage for possible political unrest. …read more Source: Toronto...
