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    O.S.C.E. Caught in Crossfire in Ukraine
    Sep15

    O.S.C.E. Caught in Crossfire in Ukraine

    Alexander Hug, the deputy chief of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s monitoring mission in Ukraine, said his team came under artillery attack in the country’s embattled east. …read more Source: The New York...

    Why Germany Can’t Avoid a Larger Military Commitment to NATO
    Sep15

    Why Germany Can’t Avoid a Larger Military Commitment to NATO

    Germany’s position as Europe’s leading economic and political power put Chancellor Merkel in an awkward position vis-a-vis how to address Vladimir Putin’s extra-territorial activities. With high implied stakes for the post-Cold War order, Germany must carefully balance its self-interest with its obligations to NATO and its...

    Zhirinovsky Says Russian Election Results Rigged
    Sep15

    Zhirinovsky Says Russian Election Results Rigged

    Russian ultranationalist lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky claims regional elections in five Russian constituencies, including Moscow, were rigged. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Six Civilians Killed as Ukraine Truce Falters
    Sep15

    Six Civilians Killed as Ukraine Truce Falters

    The government and pro-Russia rebels have accused each other of breaking a shaky cease-fire in the east of country after one of the deadliest days since a truce was agreed earlier this month. …read more Source: The Wall Street...

    Shelling Kills Six in East Ukraine City
    Sep15

    Shelling Kills Six in East Ukraine City

    KIEV, Ukraine—Shelling killed six people and wounded 15 others in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, the city council said Monday — the worst reported violence since a cease-fire between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian troops took effect on Sept. 5. Nonetheless, the cease-fire deal has brought some normalcy to parts of eastern Ukraine and...

    International Monitors in Ukraine Come Under Artillery Fire
    Sep15

    International Monitors in Ukraine Come Under Artillery Fire

    Six representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe came under artillery strikes in a village south of Donetsk despite the current cease-fire. …read more Source: The New York...

    Boycotting Election, Crimean Tatars Make Pies Instead
    Sep15

    Boycotting Election, Crimean Tatars Make Pies Instead

    As Crimea held local and regional elections on September 14, many Crimean Tatars boycotted the vote — the first election since Russia annexed the peninsula. In the town of Bakhchysarai, some residents, like Gulzara, highlighted the boycott by making a traditional Crimean Tatar dish, chebureki, instead of going to the polls. (RFE/RL)...

    Ukraine Sees The Worst Fighting Since Ceasefire With Russia Began
    Sep15

    Ukraine Sees The Worst Fighting Since Ceasefire With Russia Began

    KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Shelling killed six people and wounded 15 others in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, the city council said Monday — the worst reported violence since a cease-fire between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian troops took effect on Sept. 5. Nonetheless, the cease-fire deal has brought some normalcy to parts of eastern Ukraine...

    Heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels over the weekend

    KIEV, Ukraine — Heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists was reported over the weekend, with the Ukrainians claiming hundreds of cease-fire violations, including an assault by more than 200 rebels near the Donetsk airport. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...

    Ukraine shelling kills 6, tests cease-fire
    Sep15

    Ukraine shelling kills 6, tests cease-fire

    As fighting in key rebel-held city intensifies, team of European observers says it has “taken fire” for first time …read more Source:...