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    US reserves judgment on Putin comments on Ukraine
    Jun24

    US reserves judgment on Putin comments on Ukraine

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it is “reserving judgment” on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for extending a weeklong cease-fire in Ukraine, saying it puts more stock in Russia’s actions than its words…. …read more Source: Associated...

    Austria Signs Russian Pipeline Deal, Hosts Rare Putin Visit
    Jun24

    Austria Signs Russian Pipeline Deal, Hosts Rare Putin Visit

    Austria gave its final approval to a controversial Russian gas pipeline project on Tuesday, defying EU officials as Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the neutral country that has been a long-standing energy customer for Moscow. The chief executives of Russia’s Gazprom and Austria’s OMV sealed the deal to build a branch of the...

    Putin withdraws request to use force in Ukraine
    Jun24

    Putin withdraws request to use force in Ukraine

    Ukraine leader calls Putin’s move a “practical step” after pro-Russia rebels say they’ll respect cease-fire …read more Source:...

    Putin Moves to Take Russian Military Out of Equation in Ukraine
    Jun24

    Putin Moves to Take Russian Military Out of Equation in Ukraine

    The Russian president asked Parliament to rescind permission to use the armed forces in Ukraine, in what appears to be a show of commitment to a peace plan. …read more Source: The New York...

    Putin Wants To Revoke Mandate Sanctioning Use Of Force In Ukraine
    Jun24

    Putin Wants To Revoke Mandate Sanctioning Use Of Force In Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the Federation Council to revoke the authorization it granted for military forces to intervene in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Putin Asks Parliament to Withdraw Request for Ukraine Intervention
    Jun24

    Putin Asks Parliament to Withdraw Request for Ukraine Intervention

    Russian news agencies say President Vladimir Putin has asked Russian lawmakers to revoke the right they had granted for Russian forces to intervene in Ukraine. The reports said that President Putin issued the request to the upper house of parliament Tuesday. Late Monday, President Barack Obama urged Putin by telephone to help implement Ukrainian...

    NATO Foreign Ministers To Set Up Ukraine Trust Fund
    Jun24

    NATO Foreign Ministers To Set Up Ukraine Trust Fund

    A NATO source tells RFE/RL that the trust fund will focus on boosting Ukrainian defense in areas such as logistics, command and control, and cyberdefense. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Donetsk Separatist Leader Agrees To Cease-Fire
    Jun24

    Donetsk Separatist Leader Agrees To Cease-Fire

    Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine say they’ve agreed to observe a temporary cease-fire until June 27. Aleksandr Borodai, the self-styled prime minister of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic,” made the announcement on June 23 after peace talks with representatives from Moscow, Kyiv, and the Organization for...

    Russia Pushes Rebels into Ceasefire, Political Talks With Ukraine
    Jun24

    Russia Pushes Rebels into Ceasefire, Political Talks With Ukraine

    For the last two months, Russia has armed and encouraged the pro-Russian rebels in southeastern Ukraine. Now, the Kremlin is undergoing a policy shift.) On Monday, Russian state television showed a live broadcast of a Russian-supported Ukrainian separatist unexpectedly announcing a cease-fire. Russian state TV followed with Russia’s...

    Obama: Putin, Separatists Should Comply with Ukraine Peace Plans
    Jun24

    Obama: Putin, Separatists Should Comply with Ukraine Peace Plans

    President Barack Obama has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work closely with Kyiv to implement Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko’s plan for easing political tensions, starting with a cease-fire declared on Friday. Obama spoke with Putin by telephone late Monday. The White House said Obama called on Putin to pressure...