Section: The Boston Globe (USA)
Tensions Rise as Russian Convoy Crosses Into Ukraine
Almost as soon as the trucks began moving, accusations and warnings from both sides over the true nature of what Moscow calls an aid convoy, but Ukraine believes is a trojan horse being used to disguise an invasion of its territory. Ukraine government spokesman Valentyn Nalivaychenko says he’s in no doubt about Russia;’s intentions....
Pentagon Strongly Condemns Russian Convoy’s Entrance Into Ukraine
The Pentagon condemned on Friday (August 22) the movement of a Russian convoy across Ukraine’s border, calling it “a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said the U.S. is very concerned by the movement and “any actions that Russian forces take...
First Malaysian Bodies Arrive Home
A sombre repatriation ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, as a day of mourning is held across Malaysia. It’s been more than a month since the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot out of the skies above eastern Ukraine. Now finally the bodies of 20 Malaysian passengers have arrived back in the capital. Families of the victims gathered at the...
Russian Convoy Crosses Into Ukraine
The first of several Russian trucks in a convoy filled with humanitarian aid crossed over into eastern Ukraine on Friday (August 22), a Reuters witness said. The witness said about 70 trucks, accompanied by a small number of pro-Russian rebels were on the road towards Luhansk. The convoy as been stranded at the frontier between the two former...
First Bodies of Malaysian Victims of the MH17 Plane Crash Arrive Home
The first 20 bodies of the Malaysian victims on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 arrived back on home soil on Friday (August 22), more than a month after the airliner was shot down over eastern Ukraine. In a sombre ceremony, coffins draped in the Malaysian national flag were brought out of a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines flight by...
Ukraine Crisis: Who Controls What?
Pro-Russian rebels, who had taken control of eastern Ukraine, are under pressure as government forces fight to regain control. …read more Source: The Boston...
What’s Behind Russia’s McDonald’s Probe?
Four branches in Moscow are closed and others elsewhere in Russia are being inspected. What’s going on at McDonalds? The country’s food safety watchdog says the closures are linked to “numerous” breaches of sanitary rules. Others see a link to the current poor relationship between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine....
Funeral ‘to Celebrate’ MH17 Victim
The father of Liam Sweeney, who was killed in the Malaysia Airlines plane disaster in Ukraine, says his son’s funeral will be a celebration of his life. …read more Source: The Boston...
More Shelling in Eastern Ukraine Leaves Residents Scared
Residents in the Russian speaking city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine survey the damages after the city comes under heavy shelling. For months, the city has been a rebel stronghold but as Ukrainian troops close in, fighting intensifies. This man was hit by shrapnel and taken away in an ambulance. Others cleared shards of shattered glass from their...
Russia Closes Four McDonald’s in Moscow
Getting a Big Mac in Moscow is about to get a lot harder. Russia’s food safety watchdog has temporarily shut down four McDonald’s in Moscow for what they say are sanitary violations. The closures come amid worsening ties between U.S. and Russia over the ongoing situation in Ukraine. The move prompting some to wonder if it’s...
