Section: The New York Times (USA)
A Two-Pronged Approach by U.S. to End Fighting in Ukraine
Visits by John Kerry to Kiev, Ukraine, and Joseph R. Biden Jr. to Brussels will focus on trying to restore a peace agreement that has been repeatedly violated. …read more Source: The New York...
Donetsk Journal: Ukraine City at War’s Edge Clings to Arts
Despite the fighting that continues on the city’s outskirts, the opera, the circus and the planetarium remain open for people craving entertainment. …read more Source: The New York...
Amid Economic Woes and Public Discontent, Putin Critic Sees Opening
In an interview, Aleksei A. Navalny said economic woes and public antagonism toward the nation’s role in Ukraine have made President Vladimir V. Putin vulnerable. …read more Source: The New York...
In Crimea, a Park in Search of a Theme
As the French operators of a popular historical theme park look to expand into Crimea, one question is, whose version of history will the park depict? …read more Source: The New York...
German Chancellor Rules Out Weapons Aid to Ukraine
Angela Merkel, on a visit with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, also said that sanctions against Russia for its actions in eastern Ukraine should remain in place. …read more Source: The New York...
On Front Lines in Ukraine, Rebels Are Upbeat and Eager to Advance
Rebels feel they are within reach of surrounding a contingent of hundreds of Ukrainian troops dug into Debaltseve, a crucial rail hub. …read more Source: The New York...
Rebels Set Sights on Small Eastern Ukraine Town
For more than a week, the small town of Debaltseve has been all but surrounded by attacking troops, hampering evacuations of civilians. …read more Source: The New York...
U.S. Taking a Fresh Look at Arming Ukraine’s Forces, Officials Say
President Obama has made no decisions on providing lethal aid in Ukraine’s fight against Russian-backed separatists, who have gained territory since a September cease-fire. …read more Source: The New York...
Ukraine Fighting Continues as Talks Stall
Envoys representing Ukraine, Russia and a European monitoring group opened a new round of cease-fire talks in Belarus on Saturday, but without leaders of the Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source: The New York...
Snizhne Journal: A Silver Lining Coated in Coal Dust in Eastern Ukraine
The rebel government has lifted a ban on private coal mining, a widespread practice in the financially struggling region. …read more Source: The New York...
