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Ukraine says it retakes most of Donetsk airport from rebels
A Ukrainian military spokesman says government forces have retaken the Donetsk airport from rebels with a successful “mass operation”. Nathan Frandino reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Never too old to fight
Sixty-seven-year-old granny from western Ukraine learns how to fight at volunteer riflery training camp. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
War in full swing in east of Ukraine, fighters say
Violence is rising sharply in eastern Ukraine, including a rocket strike on a bus full of civilians on Tuesday that killed 12 people. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Love in limbo in rebel-held east Ukraine
Tying the knot is no simple matter in eastern Ukraine, a region plunged into conflict and uncertainty since the outbreak of a Russian-backed rebellion last year. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Retirees starve in rebel-held eastern Ukraine
Ukraine cut off pensions in the eastern region controlled by pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: USA...
Voices: Rescued Ukrainian widow still needs help
Nadezda Panasyk evacuated from rebel-held Donetsk but still has no pension, winter clothes …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine takes step toward NATO membership
Ukraine’s parliament voted 303-9 on Tuesday to abandon its nonaligned status. …read more Source: USA...
Coming winter is a weapon of war in east Ukraine
Ukraine says worsening humanitarian crisis will turn civilians against rebels in the east. …read more Source: USA...
A tough Christmas in Russia as currency slumps
The ruble has over 50 percent of its value since the beginning of the year because of EU and US sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, combined with falling oil prices. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Residents of Donetsk mistrust ceasefire in Ukraine
There is mistrust in Donetsk over the latest ceasefire between pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainian army. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
