Section: Toronto Star (Canada)
Heroine of Ukraine’s war with Russia vows to continue hunger strike
Nadiya Savchenko, a fashion designer turned air force fighter who is now languishing in a Russian jail, has shattered stereotypes and become a symbol of Ukraine’s battle with its neighbour. …read more Source: Toronto...
Civilians killed in rebel shelling of Ukrainian military checkpoint, officials say
Bus driving near an army checkpoint in eastern Ukraine hit by a rebel shell, killing at least 10 civilians and wounding 13, local officials say. …read more Source: Toronto...
Paris attack: Thousands, including world leaders gather at Paris rally
Even hardened rivals such as the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president, and top representatives from Ukraine and Russia, were gathered together at the French presidential palace. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine says separatists intensifying attacks
Ukrainian troops killed in more than two days of fighting as separatists intensify shelling of government positions ahead of peace talks. …read more Source: Toronto...
Army, rebels trade shots as bleak year begins in Ukraine
The crisis in Ukraine “has led to a new polarization between the West and Russia,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said in his New Year’s address. …read more Source: Toronto...
Seven conflicts that merited more attention in 2014
While Syria, the Islamic State and Ukraine generated headlines, there was plenty of other mayhem that didn’t make the front pages as often. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels exchange nearly 370 prisoners
Largest prisoner swap since April as two sides take steps to ending conflict …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine abandons non-aligned status in bid to join NATO
Russia responded to the vote by calling it a “counterproductive” move the would increase tensions. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukrainian-Canadians answering call of the homeland
Canadians of Ukrainian ancestry have raised $2.4 million in aid and donated time and talents to supporting Ukraine in the conflict with Russian-backed opposition. …read more Source: Toronto...
Hardships grow for millions in eastern Ukraine, UN says
Fighting is claiming an average of 13 lives a day and the approach of winter has created life-threatening conditions for many civilians. …read more Source: Toronto...
