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Ukrainian rebels say commander killed in car bombing
Rebels in eastern Ukraine say one of their top commanders was killed when his automobile exploded. The rebels’ Lugansk Information Center reported that Lugansk People’s Militia commander Oleg Anashchenko died … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Eastern Ukraine shelling hits both sides
Strong shelling has hit both government- and rebel-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine, continuing an escalation of fighting this week. Ukraine says four soldiers had been killed over the past day. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
US condemns Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ in eastern Ukraine
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley condemned Russia’s “aggressive actions” in eastern Ukraine on Thursday and warned Moscow that U.S. sanctions imposed after its annexation of Crimea will remain until the peninsula … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
The Latest: Ukraine urges Russia to stop arming militants
The latest on a resurgence of fighting in Ukraine (all times local): 1:10 a.m. Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador is accusing the Russian army and Russian-backed separatists of starting the latest escalation … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
The Latest: EU chief presses Russia on Ukraine cease-fire
The Latest on a resurge of fighting in Ukraine (all times local): 12:55 p.m. European Union President Donald Tusk wants Moscow to lean on separatists in eastern Ukraine to make … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
2 Ukrainian troops killed in fighting in the east
Ukraine’s government say that two of its troops have been killed in the country’s industrial east as both government forces and rebels reported shelling on their positions overnight. The Ukrainian … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukraine: US will never accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea
Ukraine’s U.N. envoy says U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley has confirmed the Trump administration fully supports his country’s territorial integrity and independence and will never accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Volodymyr … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations over Black Sea plane
The Russian navy is denying Ukraine’s claim that one of its aircraft came under fire from a Russian gas rig in the Black Sea. Ukrainian presidential spokesman Svyatoslav Tsegolko said … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Loan of Ukraine striker called off in Spain after protests
The loan of Ukraine striker Roman Zozulya from Real Betis to second-division club Rayo Vallecano is being called off after protests from Spanish fans who accused the player of having … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine reports that at least one soldier has been killed and more injured in the country’s east as heavy fighting between government troops and Russia-backed rebels continues. Heavy shelling was … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...