KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday publicly lifted his objections to a referendum that could give more powers to… …read more Source:...

Apr06

Ukrainian leader lifts objections to vote on regional power

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 15:46 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday publicly lifted his objections to a referendum that could give more powers to the restive regions engulfed in more than a year of warfare, reversing his government’s previous position. […] Poroshenko on Monday met a parliamentary commission that is drafting amendments...

Apr06

Letters From Donbas, Part 4: ‘Everything’s Been Looted And Destroyed’

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 15:46 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

From teachers to pensioners to families with children, residents of rebel-held towns are struggling to get on with their lives amid the chaos and uncertainty. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

Apr06

Ukrainian Leader Lifts Objections to Vote on Regional Power

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 15:16 (EEST) Section: The Epoch Times (USA)

KIEV, Ukraine—Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday publicly lifted his objections to a referendum that could give more powers to the restive regions engulfed in more than a year of warfare, reversing his government’s previous position. Russia-backed separatists, however, dismissed Poroshenko’s gesture as meaningless. The...

Apr06

Ordinary Folk Take up Military Training Over Russia Threat

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 15:01 (EEST) Section: The Epoch Times (USA)

WARSAW, Poland—NATO aircraft scream across eastern European skies and American armored vehicles rumble near the border with Russia on a mission to reassure citizens that they’re safe from Russian aggression. But these days, ordinary people aren’t taking any chances. In Poland, doctors, shopkeepers, lawmakers and others are heeding a...

Apr06

Ordinary folk take up military training over Russia threat

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 14:31 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO aircraft scream across eastern European skies and American armored vehicles rumble near the border with Russia on a mission to reassure citizens that they’re safe from Russian aggression. The drive to teach ordinary people how to use weapons and take cover under fire reflects soaring anxiety among people in a...

Apr06

Greece’s Prime Minister is meeting Putin as the country’s debt deadline looms

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 13:46 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is heading to Moscow tomorrow for a state visit — the highlight of which will be a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. That’s raising some concerns from the EU, since the country has a big debt repayment to make to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday. Comments from one Greek...

Apr06

Ukraine President Says No Objection To Vote On Regional Power

Monday, April 6 , 2015 - 13:46 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on April 6 that he does not object to a referendum on giving more powers to restive regions in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...