Section: Associated Press (USA)
Economic toll of conflict builds up for Ukraine
There seems to be no bottom for Ukraine’s economy…. …read more Source: Associated...
Russian troops captured in Ukraine transferred to capital
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Two Russian officers captured while fighting in war-torn eastern Ukraine are being transported to the capital, Kiev, a Ukrainian military spokesman said Monday…. …read more Source: Associated...
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite crashes in Siberia
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed Saturday in Siberia shortly after its launch – the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been marred by a series of launch failures…. …read more Source: Associated...
Observers blast restrictions on citizens in eastern Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Observers from a European security organization on Wednesday criticized the Ukrainian government for restricting freedom of movement for residents in the war-torn east and urged it to reconsider the permit system it has introduced for crossing the front line…. …read more Source: Associated...
Romania turns hacking crisis into advantage, helping Ukraine
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Ukraine is turning to an unlikely partner in its struggle to defend itself against Russian cyber warfare: Romania…. …read more Source: Associated...
Decade after Uzbekistan massacre, justice remains elusive
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of protesters jammed into Babur square in the city of Andijan, relishing a rare burst of defiance as one speaker after another condemned hardship under Uzbekistan’s despotic government…. …read more Source: Associated...
Foreigners could be allowed to serve in Ukrainian army
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian parliament has given preliminary approval to allowing foreigners to serve in its army…. …read more Source: Associated...
Hammer and Sick of It: Ukraine tries to ditch communist past
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A hulking steel statue of a victorious female warrior bearing aloft sword and shield looms in dour majesty over the Ukrainian capital. The Motherland Monument’s shield bears the Communist hammer-and-sickle – but maybe not for much longer…. …read more Source: Associated...
Kerry to hold talks with Russian president Putin this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Russia this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kerry’s first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began, the State Department announced Monday…. …read more Source: Associated...
Reports: US, Russian foreign ministers to hold talks Tuesday
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet in Sochi on Tuesday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov for talks on ongoing unrest in Ukraine, Syria and Yemen, Russian news agencies reported Monday…. …read more Source: Associated...
