Section: The News Tribune (USA)
EU extends sanctions against 15 Ukrainians over corruption
The European Union has extended for a year sanctions against 15 people in Ukraine accused of misusing state funds. The EU said in a statement Friday that the asset freezes … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
At least 8 killed in Ukraine coal mine blast; 20 missing
The Ukrainian emergencies service says an explosion at a coal mine in western Ukraine has left at least eight people dead. The blast took place about midday Thursday in the … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
EU takes step closer to allowing Ukrainians visa-free entry
The European Union has moved a step closer to granting visa-free entry to citizens of Ukraine. Negotiators from EU member countries and the European Parliament reached a deal late Tuesday … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Key aid provider says it can’t operate in rebel-held Ukraine
The largest provider of humanitarian aid in rebel-held eastern Ukraine said on Wednesday that it has suspended its operations there. The charity foundation run by billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has been … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Key aid provider says it can’t operate in rebel-held east
The largest provider of humanitarian aid in rebel-held eastern Ukraine says its work there has been paralyzed. The charity foundation run by billionaire Renat Akhmetov has been distributing food and … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Ukrainian lawmaker visits rebel east, urges prisoner release
A Ukrainian lawmaker has visited the rebel east to meet with Ukrainian prisoners held by the rebels. Nadiya Savchenko, a pilot who spent two years in a Russian prison before … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Austrian court orders release of Ukrainian oligarch Firtash
An Austrian court has ordered that Ukrainian oligarch Dymitro Firtash be released from custody pending decisions on separate U.S. and Spanish extradition requests for him. Firtash already posted 125 million … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Austria approves US extradition for Ukrainian oligarch
An Austrian court has approved a U.S. extradition request for a Ukrainian oligarch suspected of paying millions of dollars in bribes to Indian officials. The court decision Tuesday overturns a … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine’s leader urges more sanctions against Russia
Ukraine’s president has called for new sanctions against Russia over its decision to recognize passports issued by separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin says its decision is a “humanitarian” … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Kremlin: Trump associates’ peace plan for Ukraine ‘absurd’
The Kremlin says the Russian government does not know anything about Ukraine peace plan crafted by an opposition Ukrainian lawmaker and two of President Donald Trump’s associates. Russia President Vladimir … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
