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    On The Scene: Civilians Under Fire in Donetsk Face Uncertain Future
    Jun08

    On The Scene: Civilians Under Fire in Donetsk Face Uncertain Future

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 20:45 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    While ongoing fighting in east Ukraine threatens a hard-won peace deal, war-weary civilians are caught in the crossfire. In areas held by Russia-backed rebels, many tend to blame authorities in Kyiv, but most seem more interested in peace than breaking away from Ukraine. VOA’s Daniel Schearf reports from rebel-held Donetsk. …read more...

    Obama, French leader huddle on Iran, Ukraine
    Jun08

    Obama, French leader huddle on Iran, Ukraine

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 20:30 (EEST) Section: The Hill (USA)

    President Obama met with French President François Hollande Monday at the G-7 summit in Germany, where they stressed common interests in blocking Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon and curbing Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine.The two leaders “… …read more Source: The...

    Despite Intense Fighting In Ukraine, White House Reiterates It Will Not Sanction Lethal Aid For Kiev’s Troops
    Jun08

    Despite Intense Fighting In Ukraine, White House Reiterates It Will Not Sanction Lethal Aid For Kiev’s Troops

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 20:15 (EEST) Section: International Business Times (USA)

    The White House has reiterated that it will not authorize the Pentagon to supply weapons to Ukraine, as the Kiev government fights against pro-Russian rebels in East Ukraine. According to White House press secretary Josh Earnest, President Barack Obama is still of the opinion that supplying weapons would not lead to the peaceful solution of the...

    Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed when truck hits mine: spokesman
    Jun08

    Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed when truck hits mine: spokesman

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 20:00 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – At least seven Ukrainian servicemen died on Monday when their truck hit a mine planted by pro-Russian insurgents in the war-torn country’s separatist east, a Kiev military spokesman told AFP.”The roads in this area are mined by the enemy,” military spokesman Yevgen Silkin said by telephone, adding...

    Group of 7: Obama on Ukraine
    Jun08

    Group of 7: Obama on Ukraine

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 20:00 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    President Obama said that the group remains strongly united in its support for Ukraine, and will maintain sanctions on Russia in hopes of halting that country’s aggressions. …read more Source: The New York...

    Continued G-7 Sanctions Against Russia, But Does Russia Have a Perspective?
    Jun08

    Continued G-7 Sanctions Against Russia, But Does Russia Have a Perspective?

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 19:45 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    Recently making the news was the successful attempt by President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, at the G-7 summit in Germany, to get all seven industrialized nations to continue economic sanctions on Russia in response to its annexation of Crimea and military meddling in eastern Ukraine, as did the recent U.S.-led allied...

    Obama: G7 Agrees to Keep Russia Sanctions
    Jun08

    Obama: G7 Agrees to Keep Russia Sanctions

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 19:45 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    U.S. President Barack Obama says Russia’s actions in Ukraine are hurting Moscow and the Russian people. He said leaders at the G7 summit agree that sanctions on Russia will remain in place as long as the Minsk cease-fire agreement is being violated. …read more Source: Voice of...

    David Cameron Stumbles At G7 Meeting Over Britain’s EU Ties
    Jun08

    David Cameron Stumbles At G7 Meeting Over Britain’s EU Ties

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 19:15 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    By Andrew Osborn KRUEN, Germany, June 8 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron tripped up over Europe at a summit of the Group of Seven Industrial nations (G7), appearing to issue an ultimatum to his own ministers over the EU only to swiftly withdraw it, saying he had been misunderstood. The debacle was Cameron’s first...

    President Obama addresses Russia, ISIS and FIFA scandal at G7 presser
    Jun08

    President Obama addresses Russia, ISIS and FIFA scandal at G7 presser

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: Mashable (USA)

    President Obama held a press conference this afternoon in Krün, Germany, where world leaders have gathered for the G7 summit. Besides briefly addressing some of the topics from the G7 summit agenda and championing recent domestic job growth numbers, the president addressed the possibility of more sanctions against Russia over actions in the...

    Obama: G-7 ready to impose more sanctions on Russia
    Jun08

    Obama: G-7 ready to impose more sanctions on Russia

    Monday, June 8 , 2015 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: USA TODAY (USA)

    In a speech following the G-7 summit, President Obama said if Russia does not end its involvement in Ukraine, the Group of Seven is ready to impose more sanctions. He also addressed threats from the Islamic State and Boko Haram. …read more Source: USA...