Section: The Washington Times (USA)
Ukraine, eastern rebels swap prisoners in move to end war
MAIORSK CHECKPOINT, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine began exchanging prisoners Sunday in a move aimed at ending their 5-year-long war. The move was part of an agreement brokered earlier this month at a summit of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France. … …read more Source::...
Ukraine, separatists expected to swap prisoners on Sunday
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Kyiv expects to swap prisoners with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Saturday. The exchange was brokered by the Russian and Ukrainian presidents at peace talks in Paris earlier this month. Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin in …...
Chuck Schumer: Michael Duffey email backs need for more witnesses
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday a newly discovered email related to President Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine supports the need for more witnesses at an impeachment trial against the president. The New York Democrat has called for at least four witnesses, including the Office of Management … …read...
Russia, Ukraine reach agreement on gas transit to Europe
MINSK, Belarus (AP) – Ukrainian and Russian officials say final details have been worked out for a contract that will continue shipments of Russian gas to European markets. The current contract for gas being sent to Europe through the territory of Ukraine expires at the end of the year … …read more Source:: The Washington...
Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange
MINSK, Belarus (AP) – Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists failed to reach an agreement on a prisoner exchange Wednesday after several hours of tense talks on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the separatist rebel met in the Belarusian capital Minsk to discuss conditions for an “all … …read...
Senate panel approved ‘sanctions from Hell’ targeting Russia
A key Senate panel advanced legislation on Thursday that would impose harsh restrictions on Russia stemming from its alleged meddling in foreign elections, aggression towards Ukraine and involvement in Syrian civil war. The resolution targets Russian banks linked to efforts to meddle in the U.S. and other elections and places … …read...
Giuliani: Trump ‘relied on’ his claims about US diplomat
WASHINGTON (AP) – Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, says he provided the president with information that the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was impeding investigations that could benefit Trump politically. Within weeks, she was recalled from her post. In an interview with The New York Times, Giuliani portrayed...
Rudy Giuliani PR blitz threatens to backfire on Trump
Rudolph W. Giuliani’s public-relations war for President Trump appeared to backfire Monday, two days ahead of climatic House vote on impeachment, with one interview quoting him saying he wanted the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine “out of the way” and another ending up on Russian state TV. Mr. Giuliani, who returned …...
Ukraine extends law on special status for rebel regions
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian lawmakers have extended a law offering special status to separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine in accordance with agreements brokered by France and Germany. Thursday’s vote follows talks in Paris between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany that focused on efforts to revive a...
Rudy Giuliani to brief Justice Department on Ukraine trip
NEW YORK — Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, said Tuesday that the president asked him to brief the Justice Department and Republican senators on the findings of his recent trip to Ukraine. Giuliani indicated he would aim to do so by week’s end but did not provide details. … …read more Source:: The...
