Section: International Business Times (USA)
Is Russia Killing Rebels In Ukraine? Separatist Commander Mikhail Tolstykh Dies In Donetsk Explosion
A commander of Ukraine’s pro-Russian separatist forces known as “Givi” died Wednesday after an explosion went off at his office in the rebels’ de facto capital city of Donetsk. Authorities in the rebel groups were calling it a terrorist attack by Ukrainian security forces. …read more Source: International Business...
Russians Helping Ukraine In Moscow War? 5 Russians Under Investigation For Ties To Far-Right Ukraine Nationalists
Five Russian nationals are under criminal investigation for alleged ties to a far-right Ukrainian nationalist group, RIA Novosti reported Monday. The Russian Investigative Committee opened cases against Igor Chudinov, Gennady Khamrayev, Georgy Stotsky, Roman Strigunkov and Alexander Valov for alleged ties to the Right Sector, committee...
In War, China Supports Russia? Beijing Will Help Solve Ukrianian Crisis, Calls Kiev China’s Friend
China announced late Tuesday it will play a practical role in helping to find a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis, calling the eastern European nation Beijing’s friend. The Asian powerhouse has previously avoided playing any direct role in solving the crisis for fear of alienating Russia, one of China’s biggest allies....
Who Is Marine Le Pen? French Presidential Candidate Says Russia’s Crimean Annexation Not Illegal
Russia’s annexation of the Crimean peninsula in March 2014 was legal, according to French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. The French far-right leader is also of the opinion that Crimea is an integral part of Russia. Le Pen, who has vowed to work closely with Russian President Vladimir Putin if she becomes the next French president...
War In Ukraine News Update: Merkel And Hollande Push For New Russia Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have urged the imposition of new sanctions against Russia for the inability to maintain a ceasefire in the conflict with Kiev. The two leaders spoke two days ahead of a European Union meeting establishing Ukraine’s association with the EU. …read more Source:...
Donald Trump And Russia: Norway Urges Clear, Predictable US Policy On Moscow
Norway urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to adopt a clear and predictable policy on Moscow at a time of heightened tensions in Europe due to Russian aggression in Ukraine and the growing presence of Russian military activities in the Arctic region. …read more Source: International Business...
Will Russia Go To War With Ukraine? Kiev Begins Missile Drills Close To Crimea Despite Moscow’s Threats
The Ukrainian military said Thursday that Kiev had begun missile launch drills close to the border with Russia-occupied Crimean peninsula, ignoring Moscow’s threats of a retaliatory strike. “The launches have already begun, so everything is going according to plan,” Vladimir Kryzhanovsky, chief of the southern branch of the Ukrainian...
War In Europe? Germany, 15 Other Countries To Push For New Arms Control Deal With Russia
A senior German official said 16 European countries, led by Germany, joined forces to push for a new arms control agreement with Russia, hoping to prevent an arms race in Europe after heightened tensions over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and Russian aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source: International Business...
Donald Trump And Russia: Ukrainian Official Urges US Not To Pull Support Fearing Further Destabilization
A top Ukrainian official said Saturday that less U.S. support to the country could result in further destabilization of the region, which could trigger worse consequences for other parts of the world. Ukraine is in the midst of fighting back Russian aggression since Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014. …read more Source: International Business...
Barack Obama To Vladimir Putin: Hands Off Ukraine; Pair Meet At APEC Summit
U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to honor Moscow’s commitments on Ukraine’s sovereignty as the pair met briefly on the margins of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, Sunday. A White House statement said Obama told Putin U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign...
