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    Putin Calls Western Bluff With Humanitarian Convoy Stunt
    Aug13

    Putin Calls Western Bluff With Humanitarian Convoy Stunt

    Wednesday, August 13 , 2014 - 2:45 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    When the Russian convoy of nearly 300 trucks departed from a military base near Moscow on Tuesday morning and headed toward the border with Ukraine, they were kitted out to look as benevolent as possible. All of them were painted in pristine white, and matching tarpaulin was stretched over their cargo. As they prepared to head out, a priest went...

    Ukraine Will Allow Russian Aid Convoy Across Border, After Moscow Concedes To Demands
    Aug12

    Ukraine Will Allow Russian Aid Convoy Across Border, After Moscow Concedes To Demands

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:34 (EEST) Section: International Business Times (USA)

    Russia and Ukraine have potentially good news for the Ukrainians devastated by the conflict between the Ukrainian government and eastern pro-Russian separatists: Russian aid is coming. The Russian government-owned ITAR-TASS reports that Ukrainian and Russian officials have agreed over a travel route and other guidelines for a convoy of 287...

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter with Red Cross OK
    Aug12

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter with Red Cross OK

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: The Bismarck Tribune

    In this image taken from video a convoy of white trucks with humanitarian aid on its way to Voronezh, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. The convoy of 280 Russian trucks headed for eastern Ukrain… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

    Wary U.S. Stresses Kyiv’s Terms For Russian ‘Humanitarian’ Mission
    Aug12

    Wary U.S. Stresses Kyiv’s Terms For Russian ‘Humanitarian’ Mission

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    The United States says Russian “humanitarian” aid bound for eastern Ukraine must clear customs inspections at a Ukrainian government-controlled border crossing and then be transferred to the custody of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for distribution. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Russian aid convoy rolling toward Ukraine without Red Cross escort
    Aug12

    Russian aid convoy rolling toward Ukraine without Red Cross escort

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)

    Russia’s emergency services ministry dispatched a 280-truck convoy said to be carrying humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine on Tuesday while officials in Kiev warned that Russian military vehicles and personnel won’t be allowed through the border. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    Ukraine Crisis Takes Toll on Germany’s Economy, Powerhouse of the Eurozone
    Aug12

    Ukraine Crisis Takes Toll on Germany’s Economy, Powerhouse of the Eurozone

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Analysts see several indications that the bloc’s largest economy is beginning to struggle, including a steep drop in economic sentiment. …read more Source: The New York...

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter with Red Cross OK
    Aug12

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter with Red Cross OK

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    MOSCOW (AP) — A convoy of more than 260 Russian trucks reportedly packed with aid rumbled toward the border with Ukraine on Tuesday, but Kiev said the goods would only be allowed in if they were inspected by the international Red Cross. The tug-of-war over humanitarian aid to Ukraine’s rebel-held … …read more Source: The...

    Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Raises ‘Trojan Horse’ Suspicions En Route to Ukraine
    Aug12

    Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Raises ‘Trojan Horse’ Suspicions En Route to Ukraine

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 23:09 (EEST) Section: Newsweek (USA)

    A 280-truck Russian convoy carrying humanitarian aid has left Moscow for eastern Ukraine amid fears it could be a cover for a stealth invasion. Russia says the 2,000 tonnes of aid is primarily intended for Luhansk, the rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine where government forces are closing in on rebels. American, French and Australian governments...

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter — only if Red Cross inspects shipment
    Aug12

    Ukraine: Russian aid can enter — only if Red Cross inspects shipment

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 20:53 (EEST) Section: CBS (USA)

    Aid is sorely needed, but Ukraine fears Russia could use move as a cover for sending troops into the separatist-held territory …read more Source:...

    Ukraine: Russian convoy not welcome
    Aug12

    Ukraine: Russian convoy not welcome

    Tuesday, August 12 , 2014 - 20:53 (EEST) Section: CNN (USA)

    A Russian humanitarian convoy reportedly approaching the border with Ukraine will not be permitted to enter the country, a Ukrainian official warns. …read more Source:...