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    Ukraine army, rebels miss deadline to start weapons pullback
    Feb17

    Ukraine army, rebels miss deadline to start weapons pullback

    KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian government troops and Russia-backed rebels have failed to start pulling back heavy weaponry from the front line in… …read more Source:...

    Merkel: Ukraine, Russia Agree to Allow Monitors in Contested Town
    Feb17

    Merkel: Ukraine, Russia Agree to Allow Monitors in Contested Town

    The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and Germany have reached an agreement to provide European security monitors access to eastern Ukraine, where fighting has raged on despite an internationally brokered cease-fire. A German government statement said Tuesday the agreement was reached during a conference call between Ukrainian President Petro...

    Ukraine army and rebels miss deadline to start withdrawing heavy weapons
    Feb17

    Ukraine army and rebels miss deadline to start withdrawing heavy weapons

    Ukrainian government troops and Russia-backed rebels have failed to start pulling back heavy weaponry from the front line in eastern Ukraine as a deadline passed to do so. …read more Source: FOX...

    10 things you need to know before European markets open
    Feb17

    10 things you need to know before European markets open

    Good morning! Here’s what you need to know in markets today. Greece failed to reach a deal with Europe. The Greek government said it would not agree to any attempt to extend its current bailout programme, which runs out at the end of February and will leave Greece struggling to fulfil ordinary government functions. Greece wants a six-month...

    Putin In Hungary: 2,000 People Protest In Budapest Ahead Of Russian Leader’s Visit
    Feb17

    Putin In Hungary: 2,000 People Protest In Budapest Ahead Of Russian Leader’s Visit

    Thousands of Hungarian demonstrators protested against Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest on Monday, a day ahead of his visit to the capital city of Hungary. This is the first time that the Russian leader is visiting a European Union member state since the conflict between Kiev forces and pro-Russian rebels escalated in eastern Ukraine...

    Ukraine Truce in Tatters as Fighting Rages Near Eastern City of Debaltseve
    Feb17

    Ukraine Truce in Tatters as Fighting Rages Near Eastern City of Debaltseve

    The fragile ceasefire in Ukraine appears to have collapsed just 48 hours after being implemented, as separatist fighters and government troops continued to engage in tit-for-tat fighting. On Monday, rebels and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire throughout the day near the strategic rail hub of Debaltseve, east of Donetsk. A leading...

    Rebels say cannot ‘morally’ stop fighting Ukraine troops in Debaltseve
    Feb17

    Rebels say cannot ‘morally’ stop fighting Ukraine troops in Debaltseve

    DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Pro-Russian separatists cannot “morally” stop fighting for the town of Debaltseve in east Ukraine because it is… …read more Source:...

    Battle rages for town where Ukraine rebels reject ceasefire
    Feb17

    Battle rages for town where Ukraine rebels reject ceasefire

    VUHLEHIRSK, Ukraine — Pro-Russian rebels pounded encircled Ukrainian government forces on Monday, and Kiev said it would not pull back heavy guns while a truce was being violated, leaving a European-brokered peace deal on the verge of collapse. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...

    Few Signs of Peace in Debaltseve
    Feb17

    Few Signs of Peace in Debaltseve

    Few signs of a ceasefire in Debaltseve. The Ukrainian held town has been at the center of the battle for control in Ukraine. On the outskirts of town these separatists fighters are holding their ground, saying they are protecting Europe from Fascists. The U.S. doesn’t see it that way — issuing warnings that there are grave concerns...

    Fleeing Artillery Fire Amid Ukraine Truce
    Feb17

    Fleeing Artillery Fire Amid Ukraine Truce

    The ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is looking increasingly fragile a day after it was meant to start. …read more Source: The Boston...