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    Ukrainian Sailors Held By Russia Released, Say Relatives
    Aug30

    Ukrainian Sailors Held By Russia Released, Say Relatives

    A relative of one of the Ukrainian sailors held by Russia has told RFE/RL’s Crimea Desk that all 24 captives have been freed amid unconfirmed reports of a prisoner swap with Russia. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukraine Official: Ukraine, Russia Swap Prisoners
    Aug30

    Ukraine Official: Ukraine, Russia Swap Prisoners

    Ukrainian prisoners, including sailors and filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, are flying back to Ukraine after a prisoner swap was completed with Russia, according to comments that were reposted on Facebook by Ukraine’s general prosecutor.The general prosecutor’s spokesman was not immediately available for comment.Russia had transferred Sentsov...

    Ukraine Official Says Ukraine, Russia Swapped Prisoners, Including Sailors
    Aug30

    Ukraine Official Says Ukraine, Russia Swapped Prisoners, Including Sailors

    KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian prisoners, including sailors and filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, are flying back to Ukraine after a prisoner swap was completed… …read more Source:: U.S....

    Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Inducts Politically Untested Government
    Aug30

    Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Inducts Politically Untested Government

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his ruling political party on August 29 formed the youngest and least-experienced government in Ukraine’s post-independence history. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    EU Backs US-Iran Talks, but Experts Call Them Unlikely
    Aug30

    EU Backs US-Iran Talks, but Experts Call Them Unlikely

    This story originated in VOA’s Russian service. Some information is from AFP.WASHINGTON — EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini on Thursday said the bloc would support talks between the United States and Iran, as long as the current nuclear deal with Tehran was preserved.”We are always in favor of talks,” Mogherini said before...

    Trump Cancels Poland Trip to Focus on Hurricane Dorian, Says He’s Sending Pence in His Place
    Aug30

    Trump Cancels Poland Trip to Focus on Hurricane Dorian, Says He’s Sending Pence in His Place

    (Bloomberg) –– President Donald Trump said he canceled a trip to Poland this weekend because Hurricane Dorian is poised to strike Florida, and will send Vice President Mike Pence in his place. The storm is expected to strike Florida’s east coast by Monday, delivering torrential rain and 130 mile (209 kilometer) per-hour winds. Trump said he...

    Ukraine’s new parliament approves top Cabinet officials
    Aug29

    Ukraine’s new parliament approves top Cabinet officials

    Ukraine’s president on Thursday urged lawmakers to help liberalize the economy and pursue integration into Europe as the newly-elected parliament swiftly approved his appointees for top government jobs. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, … Click to Continue » …read more Source:: The Bellingham...

    Reports: Trump Mulling Suspension Of Military Aid To Ukraine
    Aug29

    Reports: Trump Mulling Suspension Of Military Aid To Ukraine

    U.S. President Donald Trump is considering blocking $250 million in military aid to Ukraine, Western media report. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Political Novice as New PM
    Aug29

    Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Political Novice as New PM

    Ukrainian lawmakers have approved 35-year-old lawyer Oleksiy Honcharuk as the country’s new prime minister during parliament’s first session since elections last month.Honcharuk, a political newcomer who previously worked in the presidential office, was nominated on August 29 by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a...

    Ukraine’s new parliament approves top Cabinet officials
    Aug29

    Ukraine’s new parliament approves top Cabinet officials

    Ukraine’s president has urged lawmakers to help liberalize the economy and pursue integration into Europe as the newly-elected parliament met for its opening session …read more Source:: The Washington...