Section: The Boston Globe (USA)
Amid Massive Anti-Kiev Rally, Yanukovich Speaks of Return
Pro-Kremlin organizations rally in Moscow to condemn the 2014 Kiev uprising in Ukraine, known as Maidan. They’re also condemning the ouster of former Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago, after vowing to form closer ties with Moscow. Now Yanukovich says he’s ready to go back and help Ukraine, if given...
Kiev Shows Off Seized Weapons on Maidan Anniversary
A song for the Ukrainian protesters killed one year ago — more than a hundred — During an uprising on Independence Square — known here as Maidan — that toppled Moscow-leaning President Victor Yanukovich… …and culminated in war. Elsewhere in Kiev… The Ukrainian military shows off weapons seized from battle...
Ukraine Conflict to Dominate Talks as Kerry Lands in London
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in London on Saturday (February 21) for meetings with his U.K. counterpart, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. A senior U.S. official said the Ukrainian conflict was expected to dominate the talks between Kerry and Hammond and that the two would discuss possible penalties that could be imposed...
Displaced in Ukraine Rely on Food Vouchers
Two Ukrainian children say a prayer before starting their lunch. They’ve recently fled their home and have to rely on food vouchers for their meals. Their mother Irena is brought to tears at the thought of not being able to provide for her children. Elsewhere, these newly displaced take shelter in train cars. Others stand in line for food...
‘I Was Injured in the Battle of Maidan’
One year on from the violent protests on Maidan square in Kiev, Ukraine, Denys Zemlyanov remembers what it was like to be there. …read more Source: The Boston...
Ukraine: What Next from the West?
A ceasefire barely a week old. If not already dead, then suffocated by claims and counterclaims. This is from a Ukrainian soldier who – though it wasn’t clear whether he was speaking under duress – says he voluntarily gave himself up to pro-Russian rebels, and that foreign troops are lending Ukraine a helping hand. …read...
Ukraine Begins to Withdraw from Debaltseve
Ukrainian troops are moving out of Debaltseve. Tanks and armored personnel carriers, many carrying troops weary from fighting, are leaving behind an ongoing conflict that threatens an international ceasefire deal struck last week. President Petro Poroshenko blames pro-Russian rebels for threatening the peace. …read more Source: The Boston...
Wife’s Risky Mission to Free Husband
Fierce fighting has continued in eastern Ukraine despite ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between pro-Russian rebels and government troops. …read more Source: The Boston...
Few Signs of Peace in Debaltseve
Few signs of a ceasefire in Debaltseve. The Ukrainian held town has been at the center of the battle for control in Ukraine. On the outskirts of town these separatists fighters are holding their ground, saying they are protecting Europe from Fascists. The U.S. doesn’t see it that way — issuing warnings that there are grave concerns...
Fleeing Artillery Fire Amid Ukraine Truce
The ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is looking increasingly fragile a day after it was meant to start. …read more Source: The Boston...
