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Ukraine’s new president invites Putin for talks
Ukraine’s new president has proposed holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in the east and Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggested that … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Putin meets pope, Italian leaders on one-day visit to Rome
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis for “substantive talks” at the Vatican Thursday, and thanked the pontiff for discussions on a range of topics including Ukraine and the … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukraine, NATO allies conduct Black Sea drills
About 3,000 troops from 19 countries are taking part in military drills in the Black Sea, an exercise that has raised concerns in Russia. The 12-day Sea Breeze 2019 exercise, … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
4 Ukrainians released from separatist captivity
Four Ukrainian nationals have been released from separatist captivity and handed over to the Ukrainian government. The rare prisoner release, originally announced on Thursday, was completed on Friday when the … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Wladimir Klitschko rescued at sea after yacht fire off Spain
Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says his boat trip off Spain with family and friends was cut short after a fire broke out on board. The 43-year-old Ukrainian said in … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukrainian worker dies in Poland after employer abandons him
A Ukrainian man who fainted on the job in Poland was found dead in a forest after his employer dropped him off there rather than call an ambulance. The man’s … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Thousands march for LGBT rights in Ukraine’s capital
Thousands of supporters of LGBT rights have marched through the center of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, under a heavy police presence to separate them from opponents. Police said Sunday that … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Malaysia rejects Russian involvement in MH17 downing
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has rejected the implication that Russia may have been involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014. Mahathir says he … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Merkel: Feeling better after shaking raised health questions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she’s doing fine, a day after concerns over her health were raised when she appeared unsteady and visibly shaking while meeting the Ukrainian president outside … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Trial of 4 suspects in MH17 downing to start in March
The international investigation team into the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 charged three Russians and a Ukrainian separatist with the murder of 298 people on board the plane … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
