Section: United Press International (USA)
Ukraine hit by swine flu outbreak, 240 dead
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 9 (UPI) — A swine flu outbreak in Eastern Europe and the Middle East has killed hundreds this winter, with Ukraine the hardest hit. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine’s economic minister resigns over government corruption
Andrew V. PestanoKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 4 (UPI) — Ukraine’s economic minister resigned on Wednesday, saying government officials actively attempted to block his efforts to combat corruption. …read more Source: United Press...
Poroshenko warns war between Ukraine, Russia more likely now
Andrew V. PestanoKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 3 (UPI) — Ukrainian President Poroshenko warned open war with Russia is more likely now than last year, also accusing the Kremlin of not carrying out peace agreements. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine challenges Russian gas project
Daniel J. GraeberKIEV, Ukraine, Jan. 7 (UPI) — Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz said it filed an official complaint in Europe, arguing Russian gas pipeline expansion plans would limit competition. …read more Source: United Press...
U.S. Treasury expands Russia sanctions over Ukraine to include 34 targets
Doug G. WareWASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) — U.S. officials on Tuesday announced expanded sanctions against people and entities in Russia over Moscow’s continued movements in disputed areas of Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
E.U. extends sanctions on Russia
Shawn PriceBRUSSELS, Dec. 21 (UPI) — The European Union extended sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, continuing a major economic slowdown in the country. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine halts $3 billion debt payment to Russia; court fight expected
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, Dec. 18 (UPI) — Ukraine is about to default on a $3 billion loan and its creditor, Russia, says it is prepared to go to international court. …read more Source: United Press...
NATO, Ukraine officials sign defense cooperation agreement
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (UPI) — NATO leadership signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government outlining a roadmap to modernize the country’s defense industry and capabilities. …read more Source: United Press...
Kerry to address Syria, Ukraine in Moscow meeting with Lavrov
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, Dec. 15 (UPI) — Seeking common ground on Syria and Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukrainian militia accused of holding Dutch paintings for $55M ransom
Ed AdamczykHOORN , Netherlands, Dec. 9 (UPI) — Artwork stolen from a Netherlands museum is being ransomed for nearly $55 million by Ukrainian ultra-nationalists, the museum said. …read more Source: United Press...
