Section: United Press International (USA)
State Department official discusses peace deal with Ukraine in Moscow, says tensions have decreased
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, May 18 (UPI) — U.S. State Department official Victoria Nuland’s arrival in Moscow on Monday signals U.S.interest in helping solve the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
State Department official Nuland discusses Ukraine in Moscow
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, May 18 (UPI) — U.S. State Department official Victoria Nuland’s arrival in Moscow on Monday signals U.S.interest in helping solve the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukrainian shale handcuffed, company says
Daniel J. GraeberLONDON, May 18 (UPI) — Junior shale explorer JXK Oil & Gas said Monday it was granted more areas for work in Ukraine, though the cost of business was still prohibitive to drilling. …read more Source: United Press...
Kiev government: Russian special forces soldiers captured in eastern Ukraine
Fred LambertSHCHASTYA, Ukraine, May 17 (UPI) — The Ukrainian government on Sunday said it captured two Russian special forces soldiers during battles in eastern parts of the country. …read more Source: United Press...
America’s shabby absence from Russia’s VE celebrations
John C.K. Daly The US, snubbing the 75th Victory in Europe celebrations in Moscow over Russia’s Ukraine policies, was an unworthy gesture toward’s America’s WWII ally, which took the brunt of the fighting and casualties in defeating Nazi Germany. …read more Source: United Press...
Poroshenko: no peace in Ukraine until Russian withdrawal
Ed AdamczykBERLIN, May 14 (UPI) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was critical of the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, saying peace was only possible after Russian troops leave. …read more Source: United Press...
Saudis to design, manufacture new model of the Antonov-32 transport
Richard TomkinsKIEV, Ukraine, May 13 (UPI) — A Saudi Arabian company is to locally modernize and manufacture an Antonov light cargo aircraft for Saudi and international military and civilian markets. …read more Source: United Press...
Nemstov allies’ report cites Russian involvement in Ukraine
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, May 12 (UPI) — At least 220 Russian soldiers have died in fighting in Ukraine, a report released Tuesday by colleagues of slain activist Boris Nemtsov said. …read more Source: United Press...
Kerry visits Russia, will meet with Putin
Ed AdamczykSOCHI , Russia, May 12 (UPI) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Russia Tuesday with plans to discuss Ukraine, Yemen, Iraq and Syria with Russian President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: United Press...
Angela Merkel visits Russia, confronts Putin over Ukraine
Thor BensonMOSCOW, May 10 (UPI) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II. …read more Source: United Press...