Section: The Boston Globe (USA)
Putin Calls for Talks on “Statehood” in Eastern Ukraine
A walk along these embattled streets offers a look into everyday life in eastern Ukraine. Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who the West accuses of aiding pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine inciting violence in the country… is calling for talks of “statehood” in the east. …read more Source: The Boston...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko: “We Are Very Close to the Point of No Return”
Amid a backdrop of fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian separatists… Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, attending an EU summit in Brussels, says the EU has agreed to prepare new sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: The Boston...
Russia Effectively at War with EU -Lithuanian President
Russia is at war with Ukraine and so effectively at war with Europe, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said on Saturday, calling on Europe to supply Kiev with military equipment. “It is the fact that Russia is in a war state against Ukraine. That means it is in a state of war against a country which would like to be closely integrated...
Pro-Russian Rebels Inspire Toy Soldier Maker
A toy soldier maker in Moscow prepares for the launch of his new collection — they’re pro-Russian rebel fighters inspired by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Timur Zamilov says he previously designed a set of toy soldiers after the annexation of Crimea. …read more Source: The Boston...
Russia and Ukraine Close to ‘Point of No Return’ -EU
As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives in Brussels Saturday in a bid for Europe’s support. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso warns Russia against escalating the crisis. …read more Source: The Boston...
Poroshenko Seeks Help from EU
Ukraine’s President arrived at the European Council in Brussels on Saturday (August 30) for meetings with President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso. Poroshenko is seeking help in stopping the escalation of the conflict in the east of his country where Russia is believed to be giving support to rebels fighting...
Putin Compares Kiev to Nazi Germany
Amateur video, uploaded to a social media website, purports to show a Russian army tank traveling in a Ukrainian rebel convoy. In Kiev, it’s yet more evidence that Russian forces are now operating in Ukrainian territory. But Russian President, Vladimir Putin is ignoring claims that Russia is invading Ukraine. Instead, he’s suggesting...
S&P 500 to New Record on Improving Economy
Wall Street bounces around into the weekend as escalating tensions involving Ukraine offset another round of mostly upbeat economic data out of the U.S. Gains were small, but small enough for the S&P 500 to log its fourth record close this week. The Dow and Nasdaq extending a weekly rally to week number four. Britain raised its international...
Russia Facing “Additional Economic Costs” Over Ukraine – White House
The United States said on Friday Russia’s denials of interference in Ukraine and its escalation of the crisis are not credible, putting Russia at risk for additional economic costs. “Those denials are completely without any credibility,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters in a briefing. “It does put Russia...
Rouble’s Record Rout Over Ukraine
The moment Russia crossed the line. Nato says these pictures show Moscow violating Ukraine’s sovereignty in a military operation to support pro-Russian rebels. The photographs accompanied accusations that the border was crossed illegally, in the Kremlin’s most aggressive action in the crisis so far. 2500 people have been killed in...
