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Kiev Demonstrators Attack Russian Banks
Nationalist demonstrators in Ukraine on Saturday attacked two offices of Russian banks in the capital amid observances of the second anniversary of the protests that brought down the Russia-friendly president.Demonstrators threw rocks through windows at the offices of Alfa… …read more Source:...
German, French Ministers Plan Ukraine Trip amid Turmoil
Germany’s foreign minister and his new French counterpart plan to make a joint visit to Kiev on Monday to prod Ukraine’s squabbling politicians to push ahead with reforms.German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s spokesman, Martin Schaefer, said Friday he will meet… …read more Source:...
AP’s Mstyslav Chernov Wins Royal Television Society Award
Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov has been named camera operator of the year at the Royal Television Society awards in London.Chernov, based in Ukraine, has covered the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, the aftermath of the deadly terror attacks in Paris in… …read more Source:...
Another Faction Quits Ukraine’s Governing Coalition
Ukraine sank deeper into political turmoil Thursday as the governing coalition lost its majority in parliament after a second faction bailed out.The move by Samopomich (Self Help), which has 26 seats in the 450-seat parliament, leaves the coalition partners with 217 votes…. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Deputy Prosecutor Resigns, Saying Cases Blocked
A Ukrainian deputy general prosecutor has resigned, saying he made the decision because of what he calls endemic corruption in the country’s judicial system and a lack of political will.Vitaly Kasko’s resignation on Monday served yet another blow to Ukraine’s already… …read more Source:...
Ukraine Deputy Prosecutor Resigns, Saying Cases Blocked
A Ukrainian deputy general prosecutor has resigned, saying he made the decision because of what he calls endemic corruption in the country’s judicial system and a lack of political will.Vitaly Kasko’s resignation on Monday served yet another blow to Ukraine’s already… …read more Source:...
Tatars Step up Resistance to Russian Rule over Crimea
Elnara Asanova lives alone with her four small children because her husband, an ethnic Tatar, is in jail. Last April, when she was seven months pregnant, police grabbed him from the streets of their village because he had taken part in a Tatar protest against Russian… …read more Source:...
Russia Blocking Ukraine Trucks in Response to Protests
Russia’s Transport Ministry has ordered that Ukraine-registered trucks be stopped from entering in Russia, in response to growing efforts by protesters in Ukraine to block Russian trucks.The ministry’s order on Sunday comes as Ukrainian news media reported trucks being… …read more Source:...
Putin, Obama Discuss Syria, Ukraine
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and President Barack Obama have held a telephone conversation about the Syrian war and the unresolved conflict in Ukraine.A Sunday statement said the call took place at Washington’s initiative, but didn’t specify when it occurred.On Syria,… …read more Source:...
Kerry Takes Aim at Russia over Ukraine and Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is sharply criticizing Russia for its actions in Ukraine and Syria, accusing Moscow of “repeated aggression” in both places.Speaking to the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Kerry said Russia is defying the will of the international… …read more Source:...
