Section: United Press International (USA)
John McCain: ‘I’m ashamed of my country’ over Ukraine conflict
Kate StantonWASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) — Sen. John McCain says he’s “ashamed” that the U.S. government has not armed the Ukrainian military, which has been battling pro-Russian separatists since last February. …read more Source: United Press...
Bomb blast strikes rally marking anniversary of Ukraine uprising
Fred LambertKHARKIV, Ukraine, Feb. 22 (UPI) — At least two people were killed and 10 injured in a bombing at a Ukrainian rally marking one year since an uprising against a pro-Russian leader. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine exchanges dozens of prisoners with pro-Russian rebels
Fred LambertZHOLOBOK, Ukraine, Feb. 21 (UPI) — In the first step toward obeying terms of a Feb. 12 agreement, Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels have exchanged dozens of prisoners. …read more Source: United Press...
Hollande: Russia risks more sanctions over Ukraine
Ed AdamczykPARIS, Feb. 20 (UPI) — An additional round of economic sanctions may be forthcoming if Ukraine’s cease-fire is not respected, leaders of Germany and Russia said Friday. …read more Source: United Press...
Officials warn of Russian danger to EU, NATO
Ed AdamczykLONDON, Feb. 20 (UPI) — A senior NATO military officer warned that Russia could invade the Baltic States with tactics practiced in Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
After rebels take Ukraine town, cease-fire hopes fade
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 20 (UPI) — Russian military equipment was seen crossing into Ukraine, after a decisive victory by separatist troops and more hope from diplomats that a truce would hold. …read more Source: United Press...
Kiev claims Western support for energy goals
Daniel J. GraeberKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 20 (UPI) — The Ukrainian government said Friday it had support from Western powers to advance diversification goals for the country’s natural gas sector. …read more Source: United Press...
Poroshenko seeks U.N. peacekeepers in Ukraine
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 19 (UPI) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko suggested United Nations peacekeepers to be deployed to monitor Ukraine’s cease-fire. …read more Source: United Press...
Cameron: sanctions against Russia could last years
Ed AdamczykBRUSSELS, Feb. 18 (UPI) — British Prime Minister David Cameron warned economic sanctions against Russia could last years, but will not be eased until Russia changes its Ukraine policy. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukrainian troops retreating from strategic, embattled town of Debaltseve
Andrew V. PestanoKIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 18 (UPI) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced the country’s military is retreating from the town of Debaltseve, which is surrounded by rebel forces. …read more Source: United Press...
