Section: The Washington Post (USA)
Russia’s Gazprom and Ukraine are in a gas dispute as winter approaches
KIEV, Ukraine — The frigid water that comes out of the hot faucet of Alexander Korniienko’s shower in Kiev is a warning for his nation: after months without natural gas shipments from Russia, Ukraine may be facing a chilly winter. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
An Orwellian nightmare for pro-Ukrainians in rebel-held east
DONETSK, Ukraine — Khutor and Nika move briskly on the sidewalk, but not fast enough to draw attention. They have tried to memorize the “wrong streets” — the ones where they know the pro-Russian rebels who seized this city now regularly stand guard in camouflage, AK-47s poised. But sometimes the two of them get it wrong. Like now. Read full...
Russian peace march draws tens of thousands in support of Ukraine
MOSCOW — A march for peace in Ukraine drew tens of thousands to downtown Moscow Sunday in a show of protest against Russia’s involvement in the conflict. The demonstration drew a mixed crowd of old and young, families and organized factions, who walked the route chanting songs and slogans — the most common being a simple, “No to war.” Read...
Ukraine president Poroshenko visits White House, Congress in aid bid
KIEV, UKRAINE — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives in Washington on Thursday with a simple demand: more economic and military aid for a nation that is reeling from an insurgency in the east. But amid concerns about Ukraine’s commitment to anti-corruption reforms and Western caution about escalating a military conflict with Russia,...
Watch: Ukrainian politician gets dumped in the trash
Video emerged Tuesday from Kiev of an angry mob frog-marching a member of parliament and literally dumping him in the trash. Vitaly Zhuravsky is held down by his assailants, splashed with water and buffeted by a loose tire before getting wheeled away in the dumpster and retrieved by some conspicuously disinterested security personnel. Zhuravsky...
Ukraine ratifies association with E.U., grants concessions to rebels
KIEV, UKRAINE — The Ukrainian parliament ratified an agreement Tuesday to forge an economic and political association with the European Union and quietly passed legislation to grant amnesty to pro-Russian rebels and greater autonomy to regions they control in eastern Ukraine. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
Ukraine ratifies E.U. pact but backs expanded autonomy in rebel areas
Ukraine’s parliament ratified an agreement Tuesday to deepen economic and political ties with the European Union _ moving ahead with a plan that sparked an uprising by pro-Russian rebels and led to Moscow’s annexation of the Crimea peninsula. But in a move seeking to ease tensions, Ukrainian lawmakers also passed legislation to grant...
Heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels over the weekend
KIEV, Ukraine — Heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists was reported over the weekend, with the Ukrainians claiming hundreds of cease-fire violations, including an assault by more than 200 rebels near the Donetsk airport. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
Ukraine prime minister slams Putin; cease-fire again under strain
KIEV, Ukraine — Fighting flared near an airport in eastern Ukraine on Saturday in breach of a fragile eight-day cease-fire as the Ukrainian prime minister accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of planning to destroy his country. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels exchange more prisoners
DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko repeated Friday there could be no military solution to the crisis engulfing eastern Ukraine and said new sanctions against Russia imposed by the United States and the European Union show the solidarity his country enjoys. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
