Section: NewsmaxWorld (USA)
Russian Court Extends Detention of Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko
A Ukrainian army pilot held on charges of aiding in the killing of two Russian journalists in east Ukraine last year was remanded in custody for a further three months by a Moscow court on Tuesday. …read more Source:...
Obama Defers to Merkel on Ukraine Talks, Greek Economy
President Obama, in a rare nod to a visiting foreign head of state, deferred Monday to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on two hot-button issues: military aid to Ukraine to resist Russian-backed separatists and the harsh anti-austerity stand of the new government in Greece. …read more Source:...
Ukrainian Army, Rebels Report Gains on Eve of Peace Talks
Government forces and Russia-backed rebels were each trying to make gains in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday ahead of long-anticipated peace talks. …read more Source:...
Obama, Merkel: Russian Aggression Reinforces Western Unity
President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared Monday that Russian aggression in Ukraine has only reinforced the unity of the U.S. and Europe, as they weighed the prospects of reviving an elusive peace plan to end the conflict.Still, Obama held open the… …read more Source:...
Merkel, Obama Try to Bridge Differences on Arms to Ukraine
President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are trying for a public display of unity despite a potential split over arming Ukrainian fighters to wage a more effective battle against Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source:...
War and Default: Merkel Leadership Challenged by European Chaos
After almost a decade as German chancellor, Angela Merkel faces a moment of truth as a resurgent Russia and fed-up Greeks challenge her blueprint for Europe’s future.As bloodshed in eastern Ukraine escalates and the new Greek government rejects austerity championed by… …read more Source:...
West Presses Putin to Back ‘Last-Chance’ Ukraine Peace Bid
Western leaders challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday to prove he wants peace in Ukraine, warning both sides a new Franco-German peace drive may be a last chance to stop all-out war.In a dramatic gesture at a gathering of world leaders in Germany, Ukraine… …read more Source:...
Russia, European Powers Agree to Draft Ukraine Peace Plan
The leaders of Russia, Germany and France agreed during late-night talks in Moscow to draw up a plan to end fighting in Ukraine as rebels wage a deadly offensive in the country’s east, officials said Saturday.A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said that more… …read more Source:...
Rebels, Ukrainian Forces Agree on Humanitarian Corridor
Pro-Russia rebels and the Ukrainian authorities agreed Friday on a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from the epicenter of fighting in eastern Ukraine as German and French leaders prepared to bring their peace plan to Moscow. …read more Source:...
Merkel: Germany, France to Use ‘All Power’ for Ukraine Peace
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she and French President Francois Hollande will “use all our power” on their visit to Moscow to try and stop the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
