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    Obama Presses Putin to Strike Ukraine Peace Deal
    Feb10

    Obama Presses Putin to Strike Ukraine Peace Deal

    US President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.Expressing unease at Russia’s ongoing support for separatists in Ukraine, Obama warned that… …read more Source:...

    In call, Obama warns Putin on Ukraine
    Feb10

    In call, Obama warns Putin on Ukraine

    President Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to warn that Russia risks greater costs if it continues to provide separatists operating in Eastern Ukraine with troops, weapons and financing.The call came ahead of discussions… …read more Source: The...

    Obama Calls Putin To Urge Peaceful Solution In Ukraine
    Feb10

    Obama Calls Putin To Urge Peaceful Solution In Ukraine

    The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine, urging him ahead of major talks in Minsk to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Obama talks to leaders of Russia, Ukraine ahead of talks
    Feb10

    Obama talks to leaders of Russia, Ukraine ahead of talks

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (por-oh-SHEHN’-koh) is updating President Barack Obama about a new round of peace talks aimed at securing a cease-fire with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....

    USA Today Publishes Map of Ukraine Without Crimea
    Feb10

    USA Today Publishes Map of Ukraine Without Crimea

    While the Western world refuses to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea, one of its largest newspapers just did. On Tuesday, the front page of USA Today displayed a map of Ukraine that does not include the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow seized last year and voted to formally annex in March. A spokesperson for the newspaper giant did not...

    Obama talks to leaders of Russia, Ukraine ahead of talks
    Feb10

    Obama talks to leaders of Russia, Ukraine ahead of talks

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama spoke Tuesday with the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine, one day before they meet for talks aimed at… …read more Source:...

    Putin Convinces El-Sissi to Let Russia Build Egypt’s First Nuclear Plant
    Feb10

    Putin Convinces El-Sissi to Let Russia Build Egypt’s First Nuclear Plant

    CAIRO—Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart said on Tuesday that the two countries plan to jointly build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, as well as boost trade relations and investments. Putin’s landmark two-day visit to Cairo, during which he was feted with much pomp and pageantry, came as Russia faces...

    Battle Rages on in Eastern Ukraine, Death Toll Rises
    Feb10

    Battle Rages on in Eastern Ukraine, Death Toll Rises

    More blood spills in eastern Ukraine. Officials say rockets rained down on the government-held city of Kramatorsk, killing at least seven and wounding dozens. …read more Source: The Boston...

    Missiles strike eastern Ukrainian town, killing at least 15
    Feb10

    Missiles strike eastern Ukrainian town, killing at least 15

    A large-scale missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatorsk killed at least 15 people Tuesday, most of them civilians, and wounded many more, officials said. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine ahead of peace talks
    Feb10

    Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine ahead of peace talks

    SARTANA, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting has intensified today in eastern Ukraine, where government troops and pro-Russia rebels are each claiming significant advances. The fighting comes ahead of a crucial summit planned for tomorrow in Belarus involving the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine’s president says the talks are...