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Ukraine military routed as Russia talks tough
Rout marked an intensification into separatists’ offensive in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: USA...
Raw: Deadly ambush on Ukrainian military
Dozens of mangled Ukrainian military vehicles littered a road out of Ilovaysk where retreating pro-government fighters were caught in a rebel ambush as they retreated, leading to heavy losses. (Sept. 2) …read more Source: USA...
Russia threatens to release Putin’s disputed phone call
Kremlin says Russian leader’s ‘I can take Kiev’ comment misquoted, distorted. …read more Source: USA...
Pro-Russian rebels lower demands in peace talks
Pro-Russian rebels softened their demand for full independence Monday, saying they would respect Ukraine’s sovereignty in exchange for autonomy – a shift that reflects Moscow’s desire to strike a deal at a new round of peace talks. (Sept. 1) …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine talks begin; Russia seeks ‘peaceful settlement’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said military won’t intervene. …read more Source: USA...
Russia says it won’t interfere in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the comments to a Russian news agency Monday. …read more Source: USA...
Putin calls on Ukraine to hold ‘substantive’ talks
The Russian leader’s comments come as Moscow and Kiev traded troops Sunday. …read more Source: USA...
EU: Russia has 1 week to scale back actions in Ukraine
European leaders meeting say they are preparing to hand down additional sanctions. …read more Source: USA...
World conflicts will dominate Sunday TV talk shows
Ukraine, Syria and Iraq take center stage …read more Source: USA...
EU: Russia and Ukraine close to ‘point of no return’
The presidents of the European Commission and Ukraine warn Russia against escalating the conflict in eastern Ukraine, saying it is close to reaching the point of no return. Vanessa Johnston reports. Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...