
JERUSALEM – Jewish organizations in Crimea and Russia have denounced statements made by Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko, accusing Russia of fomenting anti-semitism and violating the rights of Jews in Crimea. Community leaders issued a joint statement on Friday saying “Jewish
by Breitbart Jerusalem28 Dec 2015, 6:16 AM PST0

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union (EU) is set to agree a six-month extension of its economic sanctions on Russia on Friday, once Italy’s prime minister has discussed the issue with his fellow leaders at a summit in Brussels, diplomats
by Reuters15 Dec 2015, 9:31 AM PST0

Stolen Dutch art masterpieces dating from the country’s 17th-century Golden Age have been discovered hidden in a villa in rebel-held eastern Ukraine. The collection has come to light 10 years after it was stolen. The 24 paintings were valued at £7.2million (10 million
by Simon Kent8 Dec 2015, 1:31 AM PST0

BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Calling the situation in eastern Ukraine “explosive”, Germany’s foreign minister urged both parties in the conflict to come together quickly for talks to prevent a spiral in violence. In a newspaper interview on Sunday, Frank-Walter
by Reuters16 Aug 2015, 5:44 AM PST0

On the first anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17), the Ukrainian prime minister has said Russia has a long term plan to destroy Ukraine. He added that he expects the fighting to pick up again
by Liam Deacon17 Jul 2015, 9:18 AM PST0

It seems Vladimir Putin’s expansionist foreign policy is no more than a reflection of public opinion in Russia, as new research shows he remains extremely popular among Russians despite foreign opposition. Surveys undertaken by the Pew Research Centre on public
by Oliver Lane23 Jun 2015, 4:19 AM PST0

Russian success in Ukraine could precipitate a collapse of both NATO and the EU as well as signalling the end of the post-Cold War global order, a world-respected think-tank has warned. In what should be a sharp wake-up call for
by Oliver Lane4 Jun 2015, 6:07 AM PST0

Moscow (AFP) – The Russian firm making missiles similar to the one the West claims downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in Ukraine said on Tuesday the passenger jet was likely hit by a BUK missile system.
by AFP3 Jun 2015, 6:20 AM PST0

Monday while reporting on ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, at the decimated site of the Donetsk International Airport in Ukraine, BBC News international correspondent Ian Pannell had to run and take cover while the building behind him is clearly hit by heavy
by Pam Key16 Feb 2015, 12:30 PM PST0

Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said she hopes President Barack Obama see the “value” in supporting Ukrainians fighting well-armed Russian separatists. Albright said, “I hope the president does see the value of letting the
by Pam Key11 Feb 2015, 10:18 AM PST0

Intense fighting continues in east Ukraine as Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, the US commander of US forces in Europe, claims Russia provided drones to the pro-Russian separatists in east Ukraine. These drones are obstructing Ukraine’s communications with troops on the ground.
by Mary Chastain31 Jan 2015, 10:23 AM PST0