Section: CBS (USA)
No smiles from Kerry, Russian FM as Ukraine festers
Top diplomats meet for 1st time since Kerry accused Russian officials of lying to his face over role in Ukraine war …read more Source:...
Will Nemtsov’s assassination affect Ukraine peace?
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said the Russian opposition leader’s death comes at a “bad time,” and sees a possible connection to Putin …read more Source:...
Ukraine, rebels begin withdrawal of heavy weapons
Ukrainian government and pro-Russia rebels say they’re moving heavy weapons back from front line — but will resume combat if provoked …read more Source:...
As U.S. mulls lethal aid to Ukraine, Russia a concern
NATO commander warns that doing anything other than helping Ukraine “defend itself” could trigger outsized Russian military response …read more Source:...
Report: Russia had Ukraine incursion planned a year ago
Russian newspaper releases report alleging the Kremlin had document mapping out takeover of parts of Ukraine before rebellion kicked off …read more Source:...
Ukraine military: This is “not a cease-fire”
Kiev points to ongoing shellfire as reason it can’t abide by truce terms as EU threatens possible tougher sanctions against Moscow …read more Source:...
Sec. Kerry: Russia has lied repeatedly about Ukraine
Russia’s “extensive propaganda exercise” over the Ukraine is “remarkable,” secretary of state tells Congress, as peace talks falter …read more Source:...
Ukraine skeptical of rebels’ weapons pullback
Separatists say they’re complying with terms of cease-fire deal, but Ukraine’s military isn’t convinced, claiming the rebels “are just regrouping” …read more Source:...
Less gunfire between Ukrainians, rebels after cease-fire
Since the agreement began Feb. 15, there has been less gunfire between Ukranian and rebel troops, although some violations persist …read more Source:...
Ukraine: “Not possible to talk about a pullback”
Military spokesman says Ukraine can’t comply with cease-fire requirement to pull back heavy weapons because rebels still on the attack …read more Source:...
