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2 Ukrainian Troops Killed in Fighting in Country’s East
At least two Ukrainian troops have been killed in the past 24 hours in renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine, officials said Wednesday.Fighting between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian government troops has killed more than 9,600 people since the conflict began in… …read more Source:...
Vandals Put Pig Head, Fake Blood on Ukraine Rabbi’s Grave
Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a probe into an attack on an important Jewish pilgrimage site in a central Ukrainian town.The grave of a revered Hasidic rabbi was desecrated with a pig’s head and daubed with fake blood before dawn Wednesday.Tens of thousands of pilgrims… …read more Source:...
EU Extend Russia Sanctions by Another 6 Months
The European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine.Monday’s official decision came in the wake of last week’s summit where leaders already endorsed the move. It means… …read more Source:...
Ukraine Nationalizes Largest Bank after Stability Concerns
Ukraine is nationalizing its largest bank following concerns over its stability.The cabinet agreed late Sunday to move PrivatBank into full state ownership, saying the move was carried out “in close coordination with international financial organizations” and with the… …read more Source:...
5 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Fighting in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine.Ukraine and the rebels traded accusations over the hostilities that erupted late Sunday.The Ukrainian military also said six others were… …read more Source:...
EU Officials: EU to Extend Russia Sanctions for 6 Months
European Union officials say the EU will extend its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine.Two officials said EU nations backed the deal at Thursday’s summit of EU leaders and the formal… …read more Source:...
EU Leaders Struggle to Find Unity over Ukraine Agreement
European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to approve an association agreement with Ukraine.A deal would allow the EU to show a united front in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia and boost trade and cooperation with an eastern European… …read more Source:...
Dutch Court: Crimea Treasures Must Return to Ukraine
A Dutch court has ruled that a trove of historical artefacts that is being held by an Amsterdam museum must be returned to Ukraine and not to four museums in Crimea that loaned out the objects for an exhibition in 2014.But the court on Wednesday said that the treasures… …read more Source:...
Putin: Disruptions of EU Gas Supplies via Ukraine Possible
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel of a threat to the gas supplies Russia sends to Europe via Ukraine.Putin told Merkel in a telephone call Tuesday that Ukraine has been reluctant to sign a contract on Russian gas supplies… …read more Source:...
Germany, France Back Extending Sanctions against Russia
The leaders of Germany and France say European Union sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine will need to be extended.German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Tuesday that the implementation of last year’s Minsk peace accord in eastern Ukraine is “very… …read more Source:...
