Prime Minister of Poland: ‘Free World Has to Stop Putin’
The Prime Minister of Poland has warned that “Europe and the free world” have to stop Russian president Vladimir Putin, urging the European Union to impose strong sanctions.
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Baltic States, Home to Large Russian Minorities, Fear They Could Be Next
Viewed from Paris, London and Washington, the events unfolding in Ukraine may seem like a new Cold War taking shape in Europe.
Boris Tells Zelensky He ‘Hopes Ukraine Can Resist’
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky that “he hoped Ukraine could resist” in a call early on Thursday morning.
Crimean Jews Denounce Poroshenko for Accusing Russia of Anti-Semitism
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
EU Expected To Agree On Extending Russian Sanctions On Friday
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
Found: Trove Of Stolen Dutch Masterpieces Held For Ransom By Ukraine Rebels
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
Situation In Eastern Ukraine ‘Explosive’
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
Russia Wants To Destroy Ukraine And Further Conflict is Imminent, Claims Ukrainian PM on MH17 Anniversary
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
POLL: 6 in 10 of Russians Believe Neighbouring Territories Belong to Them
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
Report: If Russia Wins, the EU Could Collapse
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
Russian Missile Maker Says BUK Rocket Downed MH17
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.
Watch: BBC Reporter Flees Artillery Fire During Russian-Ukraine Ceasefire
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
Albright: I Hope Obama ‘Does See the Value’ of Arming Ukraine
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
Ukraine Separatists Use Russian Drones to Attack Ukrainian Army
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.
