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    Russia closes borders amid violence in Ukraine
    Jul11

    Russia closes borders amid violence in Ukraine

    Divisions appear within pro-Russian forces as Ukraine’s military pushes forward to reclaim ground …read more Source:...

    At least 30 Ukraine troops reportedly killed in attack
    Jul11

    At least 30 Ukraine troops reportedly killed in attack

    Interfax-Ukraina news agency is citing a Ukrainian Interior Ministry official as saying at least 30 servicemen were killed after pro-Russian rebels fired missiles at them early Friday. …read more Source: FOX...

    Ukrainian charged with Russian journalists' deaths
    Jul11

    Ukrainian charged with Russian journalists' deaths

    MOSCOW — A Ukrainian air force pilot who was captured by separatist rebels last month has been arrested in Russia and charged with abetting the killing of two Russian journalists, Russian officials said on Wednesday.Ukraine has been rocked by fighting between pro-Russia rebels and government forces for over three months. Igor Kornelyuk and...

    Russia closes 3 major border crossings with Ukraine because of clashes
    Jul11

    Russia closes 3 major border crossings with Ukraine because of clashes

    Russian officials say they have closed three major border crossings in the wake of heavy fighting in Ukraine. …read more Source: FOX...

    Ukrainian Troops Move Closer To Donetsk
    Jul11

    Ukrainian Troops Move Closer To Donetsk

    Ukraine’s army tightened its grip on Donetsk on July 10 by moving forces closer to the rebel-held city. Soldiers dug up trenches, set up tents, and tested military vehicles at a new camp on the road between Kostyantynivka and Donetsk. (Reuters) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Edward Snowden’s Temporary Asylum Will Likely Be Extended Because ‘His Life Is Endangered’
    Jul11

    Edward Snowden’s Temporary Asylum Will Likely Be Extended Because ‘His Life Is Endangered’

    MOSCOW, July 11 (Reuters) – Russia will most probably extend former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden’s temporary asylum on the grounds that “his life is endangered”, an official close to the country’s Federal Migration Service (FMS) was quoted as saying on Friday. Snowden fled to Russia after leaking...

    Merkel Expresses Support For Moldovan Reforms
    Jul11

    Merkel Expresses Support For Moldovan Reforms

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed support for Moldova’s efforts to move closer to the European Union. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Retreating Rebels Dig In Around Donetsk
    Jul11

    Retreating Rebels Dig In Around Donetsk

    Armed pro-Russian separatists continued to strengthen their positions in and around Donetsk on July 10 despite a warning from Kyiv that a plan was now in place to take back the territory they occupy. Reuters video shows a group of residents gathered at one of the local markets waving as rebel tanks and armored vehicles passed them on the way out...

    Obama Names New U.S. Ambassador To Russia
    Jul11

    Obama Names New U.S. Ambassador To Russia

    President Barack Obama has nominated career diplomat John Francis Tefft to be the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    A Difficult Phase for Iran’s Nuclear and Regional Ambitions
    Jul11

    A Difficult Phase for Iran’s Nuclear and Regional Ambitions

    The current phase is not convenient for the Islamic Republic of Iran: nuclear negotiations with the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) have stalled and the desired agreement may not be reached by the deadline set on July 20. The events in Iraq will further weaken Iran if the Sunni uprising against the government of...