Section: CNBC (USA)
Ukraine peace plan in tatters, conflict takes shape
Kiev said on Wednesday it would halt payment of state funds in areas controlled by pro-Moscow rebels, as both sides hardened positions. …read more Source:...
Russian troops closer to Ukraine border: NATO chief
Russia has moved troops closer to the border with Ukraine and continues to support rebels in the country’s east, NATO’s chief said on Tuesday, after an election held by the pro-Russian separatists and condemned by Kiev and Western leaders. …read more Source:...
Ukraine: The pain is far from over
Ukraine may have retreated from the headlines but, with controversial elections in two key disputed areas, the risks have not diminished. …read more Source:...
EU’s Barroso believes Russia/Ukraine gas deal struck
European Commission President Barroso said he believed the EU had brokered a deal on gas supplies between Russia and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ukraine-Russia gas talks could leave EU in the cold
Europe could be plunged into an energy crisis this winter if last-ditch talks on Wednesday fail to see Russia resume gas flows to Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ukraine leader wins pro-West mandate, wary of Russia
Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko hailed a victory for pro- Europe parties in an election, saying the vote showed people backed his pro-Western course. …read more Source:...
German business confidence drops for 6th month
Business confidence in Germany has dropped as concerns over the turmoil in Ukraine and elsewhere continue to take their toll. …read more Source:...
Europe needs to get its act together: Soros
Europe needs to be more pro-active in helping Ukraine in its struggle against Russia, billionaire investor George Soros told CNBC on Thursday. …read more Source:...
Fears over gas supply as Russia-Ukraine talks fail
Russia and Ukraine failed to reach an accord on gas supplies for the coming winter. …read more Source:...
The price of oil is not where Russia would like it
Russia could face budget problems if oil stays at recent lows—especially given a sliding ruble and Crimea-related costs. …read more Source:...
