Section: The News Tribune (USA)
AP Interview: New Ukraine PM vows reform, blames Russia
Ukraine’s new prime minister vowed to root out corruption and urged Russia to abide by a cease-fire in the eastern part of his struggling country, where Moscow-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces have been fighting. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine ‘outraged’ by UN chief’s remarks on Russia
Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador says he is “completely outraged” by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s comments in a speech saying Russia has a critical role to play in ending the conflict in his country. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
The Latest: 5 changes for Northern Ireland against Ukraine
The Latest from soccer’s European Championship (all times local): … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
During visit, EU official says bloc needs to engage Russia
A top European Union official has said on a rare visit to Russia that the EU needs to engage Russia despite the annexation of Crimea and economic sanctions against Moscow. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 set to hinge on Ukraine match
Northern Ireland’s first major tournament after a 30-year absence is likely to hinge on its match against Ukraine. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Torn between 2 places, some Crimean athletes may miss Rio
Crimean Artur Ayvazyan won gold in rifle shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, competing under Ukraine’s flag. After Russia’s annexation of Crimea, like many athletes, he switched his allegiance from Ukraine to Russia. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
The Latest: Lineups for Germany’s match against Ukraine
The Latest from soccer’s European Championship (all times local): … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine holds its first major gay pride march in Kiev
Around a thousand people turned up on Sunday for Ukraine’s first major gay pride march which was held amid tight security measures in the capital Kiev. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Merkel hopes for progress this month on Ukraine peace deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she hopes for progress this month on implementing a peace deal for eastern Ukraine. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Georgian, Ukrainian officials push for NATO membership
Senior officials from Georgia and Ukraine are pressing ahead with calls on NATO members to bring the two nations into the alliance in order to protect them from Russia and cement ties with the West. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...