Section: USA TODAY (USA)
Obama to meet with Italian prime minister
Obama is hosting Renzi at the White House on Friday to compare notes on a range of issues, including Ukraine, Libya and Islamic State militants. …read more Source: USA...
Fighting in eastern Ukraine rages on despite talks
Fighting in the east had largely subsided following a cease-fire deal signed in February but has rekindled in recent days. …read more Source: USA...
Donetsk Burns Centre treats hundreds of emergency cases
The burns centre in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk has treated hundreds of emergency cases in the last year, including both Ukrainian soldiers and separatist fighters, many in need of reconstructive surgery, the centre’s chief doctor says. …read more Source: USA...
6 April marks one year since start of eastern Ukraine conflict
Monday 6 April will mark one year since pro-Russian rebels seized the HQ of the regional administration building in Donetsk eastern Ukraine, marking the beginning of a rebellion against Kiev which has led to more than 6,000 deaths. …read more Source: USA...
No winners among east Ukraine’s war-hit athletes
Athletes in east Ukraine have been hit hard by the conflict between pro-Russian separatists and Ukraine’s army. The self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic is not recognised internationally, making it impossible to compete abroad. …read more Source: USA...
OSCE inspect missile aftermath in eastern Ukraine
On a deserted road at the edge of the Sea of Azov in eastern Ukraine, OSCE representatives inspect the remains of two cars hit by an anti-tank missile, under the watchful gaze of separatists who accuse the army of violating the truce. …read more Source: USA...
Voices: Ukraine a country aching with anguish
Conflict with Russian-backed separatists is tearing the country apart. …read more Source: USA...
For pro-separatist Ukrainians, hardship replaces hope
A year later, jobs, pensions have dried up, and people are trapped by travel restrictions. …read more Source: USA...
Residents in rebel-held Ukraine regret separatist drive
Jobs and pensions have dried up, and people are trapped by travel restrictions. …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine urges EU to keep up sanctions pressure on Russia
More than 6,000 people have been killed in the year-long conflict between the Ukrainian army and Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: USA...
