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5 Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine and the rebels traded accusations over the hostilities that … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Dutch government prepares to ratify EU-Ukraine deal
The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum. Prime … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
EU officials: EU to extend Russia sanctions for 6 months
The European Union will extend its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine, EU officials said Thursday. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
EU leaders struggle to find unity over Ukraine agreement
European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to approve an association agreement with Ukraine. A deal would allow the EU to show a united front … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Russian leader Putin heading to Japan for territorial talks
Vladimir Putin’s first official visit to a G-7 country since Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea is starting in somewhat customary fashion: He is arriving late. The Russian president was due … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Dutch court: Crimea treasures must return to Ukraine
A trove of historical artefacts being held by an Amsterdam museum must be returned to Ukraine and not to four museums in Crimea that loaned them out for a 2014 … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
5 things to know ahead of the Abe-Putin hot springs summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will become on Thursday the first G-7 leader to allow an official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Germany, France back extending sanctions against Russia
The leaders of Germany and France say European Union sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine will need to be extended. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Tuesday that the … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Swiss extend freeze of Ben Ali, Mubarak, Yanukovych assets
Switzerland has decided to keep assets of the former presidents of Tunisia, Egypt and Ukraine and their associates frozen for another year, a move meant to support investigators’ efforts. Assets … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Journalist in Crimea charged with extremism
The lawyer for a Crimean journalist says his client has been charged with extremism for allegedly undermining Russia’s territorial integrity, which could put him in prison for five years. Emil … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
