Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine said Wednesday they are taking over scores of factories and mines in the region, many of them belonging to a tycoon whose foundation has been the largest provider of humanitarian aid to a war-battered population.The moves came in the… …read more Source:...

Mar01

Russia Threatens ‘Reaction’ to Proposed U.S. Military Buildup

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 17:43 (EEST) Section: Breitbart (USA)

Moscow has reacted sharply to President Trump’s announcement of a substantial budget increase in military spending, warning that the U.S. can expect a response from Russia. …read more Source:...

Mar01

Ukraine Simplifies Legal Process For Gender Transition

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 16:13 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

Ukraine’s Health Ministry has taken steps to reduce the legal obstacles faced by transgender people. Since the end of December 2016, it’s no longer necessary to petition a board of mental health professionals or spend a month in a psychiatric facility in order to legally change one’s gender. (Maryna Stupak, Current Time TV)...

Mar01

Maverick dancer Polunin seeks to be David Beckham of ballet

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 15:28 (EEST) Section: Townhall (USA)

LONDON (AP) — Sergei Polunin wants to shake up the ballet world by becoming the David Beckham of dance.The 27-year-old Ukrainian star, who has… …read more Source:...

Mar01

Maverick dancer Polunin seeks to be David Beckham of ballet

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 15:28 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

The 27-year-old Ukrainian star, who has been in the headlines for rebellious tweets, tattoos and leaving the Royal Ballet, wants to challenge the dance world’s established system to provide more creative freedom for its artists. Citing Beckham’s role as a soccer ambassador, Polunin says he is on a mission to make ballet more popular...

Mar01

Tensions Rise In Ukraine As Separatists Seize Companies Over Blockade

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 15:28 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

Tensions over a blockade hampering commerce between eastern territories held by Russia-backed separatists and the rest of Ukraine have mounted after the separatists announced they would seize control of enterprises on the land and the Ukrainian interior minister said Kyiv should end the blockade by force if necessary. …read more Source:...

Mar01

More Russians Are Proud Of Crimea Than Being the First Country to Send a Man in Space, Poll Says

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 15:13 (EEST) Section: Newsweek (USA)

The annexation of Crimea ranks above Yury Gagarin’s flight and the works of Russia’s great writers, in pride index. …read more Source:...

Mar01

EU takes step closer to allowing Ukrainians visa-free entry

Wednesday, March 1 , 2017 - 15:13 (EEST) Section: The Bellingham Herald (USA)

The European Union has moved a step closer to granting visa-free entry to citizens of Ukraine. Negotiators from EU member countries and the European Parliament reached a deal late Tuesday … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...