Section: United Press International (USA)
Ukraine moves Roma families after girl’s murder triggers ransacking
Allen ConeLOSHCHINOVKA, Ukraine, Aug. 29 (UPI) — Ukrainian officials moved Roma families out of village after their homes were ransacked in the wake of allegations a Roma man raped and killed a girl. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia’s aggressive power is resurging, online and off
Frank J. Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash, George Washington University The Bear is back. It’s happening on the ground in and around Ukraine, inside the virtual inboxes of the Democratic National Committee and at American news organizations. Russian cyberattacks are yielding eye-popping headlines warning not only of a return to Cold War-style...
Russia begins military readiness drills near Ukraine amid Crimea tensions
Doug G. WareMOSCOW, Aug. 25 (UPI) — Amid ongoing and potentially rising political tension between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow is making certain its armed forces are ready to fight, if necessary. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine’s first president Leonid Kravchuk: Crimea is already part of Russia
Andrew V. PestanoKIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 24 (UPI) — The first president of Ukraine told an interviewer that Crimea is already part of Russia, and said Ukraine would have to wait a long time to get it back. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia says Putin will meet with Hollande, Merkel at G20 summit to address Ukraine
Doug G. WareMOSCOW, Aug. 23 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Crimea with the leaders of Germany and France at the upcoming G-20 summit in China, the Kremlin said Tuesday. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine charges 18 Russian officials, including defense minister, for ‘grave crimes’
Doug G. WareKIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 22 (UPI) — Ukraine prosecutors have filed criminal charges against several Russian officials for alleged “grave” crimes committed against security and safety of citizens. …read more Source: United Press...
Putin visits Crimea as Ukraine prepares for an invasion
Ed AdamczykSEVASTOPOL, Crimea, Aug. 19 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Crimea comes as Ukraine warns it is preparing for an escalation in hostilities between the two countries. …read more Source: United Press...
Gas lines hit by military shells in eastern Ukraine
Daniel J. GraeberKIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 19 (UPI) — Russian media Friday reported three natural gas pipelines in the self-proclaimed eastern Ukrainian republic of Donetsk were damaged by artillery fire. …read more Source: United Press...
Germany urges Russia, Ukraine to ease tensions over alleged Crimea attack
Andrew V. PestanoMOSCOW, Aug. 15 (UPI) — Germany is urging Russia and Ukraine to reduce tensions related to Crimea as both countries dispute the circumstances over an alleged attack. …read more Source: United Press...
Donald Trump’s campaign chairman denies receiving illegal payments for work in Ukraine
Ed AdamczykWASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (UPI) — Paul Manafort, chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, denied he accepted cash payments while working on a Ukrainian political campaign. …read more Source: United Press...
