Section: The News Tribune (USA)
Report: Russians regularly shelled eastern Ukraine in 2014
Russian howitzers and rocket launchers regularly pounded Ukrainian positions across the border in the early stages of the war in eastern Ukraine, according to an analysis of hundreds of attack … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
2 Ukrainian troops killed in fighting in country’s east
Ukraine’s defense ministry says at least two troops have been killed in the past 24 hours in renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine. Fighting between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian government troops … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Vandals put pig head, fake blood on Ukraine rabbi’s grave
Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a probe into an attack on an important Jewish pilgrimage site in a central Ukrainian town. The grave of a revered Hasidic rabbi was desecrated with … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
US alarmed by spike in violence in eastern Ukraine
The Obama administration says it is alarmed by a spike in violence in eastern Ukraine. It is blaming Russia for the conflict’s highest two-day casualty figures in the last 18 … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
US sanctions more Russian companies, people linked to Crimea
The U.S. government says it has extended the economic sanctions on Russia to include eight more entities and seven individuals linked to the annexation of Crimea. The Treasury Department said … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
NATO, Russia discuss air safety talks but differ on Ukraine
NATO and Russia remain at loggerheads over Ukraine, the alliance’s top official said Monday, but have discussed a proposal to try to improve air safety over the Baltic Sea. NATO … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
EU extend Russia sanctions by another 6 months
The European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine. Monday’s official decision came … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine nationalizes largest bank after stability concerns
Ukraine is nationalizing its largest bank following concerns over its stability. The cabinet agreed late Sunday to move PrivatBank into full state ownership, saying the move was carried out “in … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
5 Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine and the rebels traded accusations over the hostilities that … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Dutch government prepares to ratify EU-Ukraine deal
The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum. Prime … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
