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    Ukrainian govt troops take over much of Luhansk
    Aug22

    Ukrainian govt troops take over much of Luhansk

    Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 4:37 (EEST) Section: Boston Herald (USA)

    DONETSK, Ukraine — After days of street battles and weeks of shelling, Ukrainian troops made a significant push Wednesday into rebel-held territory, claiming control over a large part of the separatist stronghold of Luhansk and nearly encircling Donetsk, the largest rebel-held city. …read more Source: Boston...

    A Fast-Food Symbol of America Falls in Moscow
    Aug22

    A Fast-Food Symbol of America Falls in Moscow

    Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 4:37 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Many Muscovites believe the Russian government’s decision to close four McDonald’s locations, ostensibly for sanitary reasons, was a political move related to the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: The New York...

    Rebels Falter, but Russian Border Buzzes With Military Activity
    Aug22

    Rebels Falter, but Russian Border Buzzes With Military Activity

    Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 4:37 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Ukraine and the West have voiced concern about the military buildup on Russia’s border, and have accused Moscow of sending arms and fighters to the rebels. …read more Source: The New York...

    Inspection of Russian Trucks at Ukraine Border Begins
    Aug21

    Inspection of Russian Trucks at Ukraine Border Begins

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 23:30 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Teams from Russia, Ukraine and the International Red Cross began checking the convoy that is said to be carrying humanitarian aid. …read more Source: The New York...

    Why Sanctions Against Russia Might Backfire
    Aug21

    Why Sanctions Against Russia Might Backfire

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 22:51 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    Will Western sanctions against Russia work? It’s not clear what that question means, since it isn’t obvious what Russia has to do to end them. It doesn’t seem very likely that Russia is going to withdraw from Crimea or end its support for rebels in eastern Ukraine. But even more important is the question of how the sanctions are...

    West Point graduate who joined Ukrainian army unit died in ‘street battle’
    Aug21

    West Point graduate who joined Ukrainian army unit died in ‘street battle’

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 22:51 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    A West Point graduate died Wednesday while fighting in an Ukrainian army unit near Donetsk. Mark Paslawsky, 55, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1981, but recently joined the Donbas volunteer battalion and has fought in the region since April. Mr. Paslawsky, who went by “Franko” in a recent … …read more Source:...

    Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Russian Rebels Due to Arrive; Ukraine Races to Beat Rebels
    Aug21

    Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Russian Rebels Due to Arrive; Ukraine Races to Beat Rebels

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 22:51 (EEST) Section: The Epoch Times (USA)

    KIEV, Ukraine—Fierce fighting raged in eastern Ukraine on Thursday in what appeared to be a last-gasp attempt by government troops to snatch back territory from pro-Russia separatists before the arrival of a Russian aid convoy overseen by the Red Cross. Trucks loaded with water, generators and sleeping bags for desperate civilians in the besieged...

    Russian aid convoy advances toward Ukraine
    Aug21

    Russian aid convoy advances toward Ukraine

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 22:51 (EEST) Section: The Bismarck Tribune

    Ukrainian soldiers muster at a point close to Luhansk, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Ukrainian troops make a significant push into rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, claimin… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

    Hollywood Stars Say Thanks But No Thanks to Russia
    Aug21

    Hollywood Stars Say Thanks But No Thanks to Russia

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 21:48 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    On Aug. 14, the actor Steven Seagal arrived at Russia’s premier weapons expo and, in the company of several arms dealers, strolled to a display of automatic rifles. A crowd of reporters and onlookers gathered around to watch as he handled one of the weapons, some even climbing on top of a military vehicle in order to get a better look....

    Russian aid convoy poised to enter Ukraine as fighting rages
    Aug21

    Russian aid convoy poised to enter Ukraine as fighting rages

    Thursday, August 21 , 2014 - 21:48 (EEST) Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)

    Pro-Russia separatists who control part of Ukraine’s eastern border allowed Kiev customs officials into the occupied territory Thursday to inspect a Russian convoy seeking to carry aid to the militants’ last two strongholds. …read more Source: Los Angeles...