Section: Associated Press (USA)
Walesa: Solidarity in sanctions would change Putin’s policy
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s former president and Solidarity leader Lech Walesa said Thursday he believes that global solidarity in economic sanctions against Russia would lead President Vladimir Putin to change his aggressive policy in Ukraine…. …read more Source: Associated...
EU puts 19 more individuals on its Ukraine sanctions list
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has added 19 more individuals, including five Russians, on its sanctions list for their actions linked to the fighting in eastern Ukraine…. …read more Source: Associated...
Analysis: NATO expansion at heart of Ukraine crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Cold War didn’t end. It just took on a 24-year pause. The East-West showdown over Ukraine makes that clear…. …read more Source: Associated...
Russia says it will not release key Ukrainian prisoner
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian investigators say there are no grounds to release a key Ukrainian prisoner despite claims by Ukraine’s president that she would soon be freed…. …read more Source: Associated...
A look at who got what in peace deal for eastern Ukraine
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The peace deal for eastern Ukraine agreed Thursday sets clear deadlines for a cease-fire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons, but resolution of the main political and economic issues behind the conflict was made conditional on a series of difficult steps and put off until the end of the year…. …read more...
IMF earmarks $17.6 billion for Ukraine reforms
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide Ukraine with 15.5 billion euros ($17.6 billion) to help support economic reforms…. …read more Source: Associated...
Key sticking points in Ukraine peace talks: borders/buffers
MOSCOW (AP) — Significant differences remain between Ukraine and Russia as their leaders gather for crucial talks that aim to end the fighting between the Russian-backed separatists and government forces that has torn up eastern Ukraine…. …read more Source: Associated...
French gov’t: ‘Problems remain’ in Ukraine negotiations
PARIS (AP) — The French foreign minister says “quite a number of problems remain” in negotiations aimed at ending fighting in eastern Ukraine…. …read more Source: Associated...
AP PHOTOS: Top pictures from Europe and Africa
LONDON (AP) — The war in eastern Ukraine again dominated the news in Europe last week, as Russian-backed rebels captured territory near the besieged town of Debaltseve, prompting Ukrainian authorities to evacuate some residents…. …read more Source: Associated...
Germany: Top-level talks on Ukraine peace resuming in Minsk
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Foreign Ministry says talks between senior officials from Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine to pave the way for a summit of leaders in Minsk will resume in the Belarusian capital…. …read more Source: Associated...
