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Rebels in Ukraine’s east inaugurate Zacharchenko as leader
Pro-Russian rebels honor Ukraine’s separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko in an inauguration ceremony after his victory in elections in that have been widely condemned as a farce. Pavithra George reports Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Pro-Russian rebels name leader in Ukraine as crisis deepens
Separatist leader Alexander Zacharchenko sweeps polls in rebel-held region of Ukraine to become the head of Donetsk People’s Republic – a breakaway republic in eastern Ukraine. Pavithra George reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine rebels hold elections as violence continues
Rebels held elections in eastern Ukraine despite the condemnation of Western powers, even as violence continues in other parts of the country. Justin Mitchell reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Is rebel Ukraine vote a setback?
Pro-Russian rebels have elected a separatist leadership in eastern Ukraine. President Petro Poroshenko called the vote “a farce” but could it have an impact? Sonia Legg reports Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Russia backs Ukrainians separatists’ election
Russia has backed a contentious election despite criticism from the EU and the U.S. …read more Source: USA...
Russia holds military drills
The Russian military carries out military drills near the border with Ukraine. Yiming Woo reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine rebel vote drives further wedge between Russia and West
Pro-Russian separatists controlling swathes of east Ukraine are set to hold leadership polls on Sunday that Moscow has backed despite condemnation from Kiev and the West. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine rebel vote “absolutely illegal” say Kiev residents
Pro-Russian separatists controlling swathes of east Ukraine are set to hold leadership polls on Sunday that Moscow has backed despite condemnation from Kiev and the West. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine far right party disputes parliamentary election results
Activists of the far-right Ukrainian Svoboda (Freedom) party protested against what they claim to be the “falsification of the election results” in front of the Central Election Commission in Kiev. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine voters demand pro-Western reforms
Question is whether a reform-minded parliament can tackle corruption. …read more Source: USA...
