Section: ABC News (USA)
5 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Fighting in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
Dutch Government Prepares to Ratify EU-Ukraine Deal
The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum …read more Source: ABC...
EU Officials: EU to Extend Russia Sanctions for 6 Months
European Union officials say the EU will extend sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
EU Leaders Struggle to Find Unity Over Ukraine Agreement
European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to get the last holdout on board and approve an association agreement with Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
Russian Leader Putin Arrives in Japan to Meet Abe; First Official Visit to G-7 Country Since 2014 Crimea Annexation
Russian leader Putin arrives in Japan to meet Abe; first official visit to G-7 country since 2014 Crimea annexation …read more Source: ABC...
Russian Leader Putin Heading to Japan for Territorial Talks
Vladimir Putin’s first official visit to a G-7 country since Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea is starting in somewhat customary fashion: He is arriving late …read more Source: ABC...
Germany, France Back Extending Sanctions Against Russia
The leaders of Germany and France say European Union sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine will need to be extended again …read more Source: ABC...
Swiss Extend Freeze of Ben Ali, Mubarak, Yanukovych Assets
Switzerland has decided to keep assets of the former presidents of Tunisia, Egypt and Ukraine and their associates frozen for another year, a move meant to support investigators’ efforts …read more Source: ABC...
Journalist in Crimea Charged With Extremism
The lawyer for a Crimean journalist says his client has been charged with extremism for allegedly undermining Russia’s territorial integrity, which could put him in prison for five years …read more Source: ABC...
NATO Chief Laments ‘Serious’ Security Problems in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says security problems are undermining peace efforts in Ukraine, as a routinely violated ceasefire barely holds in the eastern Donbass region …read more Source: ABC...