Section: US & Canada
Ukrainian Troops Reinforce Positions Reclaimed from Rebels
Ukrainian soldiers are reinforcing their positions in areas recently reclaimed from pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. With the help of high-tech gadgetry and brute force, government officers claim they have the upper hand. But VOA’s Gabe Joselow, at the front lines of the conflict, reports that outright victory for Kyiv’s...
Ukraine ‘makes gains’ on separatists
Government military forces there said they’ve made advances Sunday against pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source:...
Lavrov Claims Humanitarian Convoy Cleared; Kyiv Defers To ICRC
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says agreements have been reached with Ukraine and the International Red Cross that clear the way for Russian humanitarian shipments into eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Germany Says Limited Progress in Ukraine Talks
Berlin and Moscow say some progress was made in talks among the foreign ministers of Russian, Ukraine, Germany and France, but Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said there has been no headway in reaching the main goal of ending the unrest in eastern Ukraine. Speaking Monday from Berlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said talks the...
Russia says humanitarian aid can soon enter Ukraine
Russia on Monday said all issues related to it sending a humanitarian convoy to Ukraine had been resolved but said no progress has been made in talks toward a ceasefire or political solution to the fighting in the east of the country. …read more Source:...
Russia: Agreement Reached On Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine But Not On Ceasefire
(Adds quotes context) BERLIN, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Russia on Monday said all objections to it sending a humanitarian convoy to Ukraine had been resolved but said no progress had been made in Berlin talks toward a ceasefire between government and rebel forces in the east of the country. Following the talks between Russia, Germany, France and...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
Welcome back from the weekend! It’s chilly in London but it’s all sunshine in New York. And now, here’s what people will be chatting about on Monday. 1. Riots in Ferguson, Missouri, have reached a new level of violence after police imposed a curfew. The chaos began five nights ago after an officer shot and killed an unarmed...
Refugee Convoy Hit by Rocket Fire in Eastern Ukraine
Ukraine accused pro-Russian rebels on Monday of hitting a refugee convoy of buses with rocket fire near the eastern city of Luhansk, killing people trapped in the burning vehicles, but the separatists denied responsibility. Government forces kept up pressure on the separatists in fighting overnight into Monday, blockading or recapturing...
Russian Aid Convoy Awaits Inspection At Ukraine Border As ‘Difficult’ Truce Talks End In Berlin
Update as of 6:00 a.m. EDT: A Ukrainian convoy carrying refugees from the conflict-ridden region of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine was struck by rockets and mortars, allegedly fired by pro-Moscow rebels, BBC reported, citing Ukrainian military sources. The report added that though the news was yet to be independently confirmed, Ukrainian officials...
Russia says humanitarian convoy for Ukraine cleared
Moscow says “all questions” about truck convoy waiting at border answered, but tensions in Ukraine’s east are clearly not easing …read more Source:...
