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      US urges halt to Ukraine attacks

      The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to “immediately” halt attacks in eastern Ukraine on Monday, expressing grave concern about ceasefire violations. …read more Source:...

      EU offers Zim aid after long period of sanctions

      The EU had given Zimbabwe E234 million (R3.1 billion), the first time the bloc had given financial aid to the southern African nation’s government since imposing sanctions in 2002, it said yesterday. ||| ReutersTHE EU had given Zimbabwe E234 million (R3.1 billion), the first time the bloc had given financial aid to the southern African...

      Worldwide markets spike on prospects of Greece deal

      Global shares hit their highest since September and the euro firmed yesterday with investors cautiously optimistic euro zone finance ministers would reach a deal to shore up Greece’s dwindling finances. ||| Nigel Stephenson LondonGLOBAL shares hit their highest since September and the euro firmed yesterday with investors cautiously...

      Europe fights Jewish migration call

      European leaders rejected calls from the Israeli prime minister for a mass immigration of the continent’s Jews, urging unity instead. ||| Paris – Despite desecrated Jewish graves in France and a deadly attack at a synagogue in Copenhagen, European leaders on Monday rejected calls from the Israeli prime minister for a mass immigration...

      Klimkin denied that  Bulgarians in Ukraine were being forced into fighting with pro-Russian terrorists
      Feb16

      Klimkin denied that Bulgarians in Ukraine were being forced into fighting with pro-Russian terrorists

      On February 16, 2015, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin visited Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov. Ukrainian and Bulgarian Foreign Ministers talked about the conflict situation  in Donbas and about fake information from the Russian-language media that ethnic Bulgarians in Ukraine were forced by government into fighting with...

      Lithuanian Foreign Minister states there is a need in new sanctions and further isolation of Russia
      Feb16

      Lithuanian Foreign Minister states there is a need in new sanctions and further isolation of Russia

      On February 16, 2015, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius states that Russia is not holding the Minsk agreements. That’s why there must be found new way to pressure Russian Federation, writes the Minister on his official Twitter: Unfortnly,predictns were right.#RU has no will& intention2 hold truce.Last day> t 100...

      EU resumes direct aid to Zimbabwe

      The European Union has given Zimbabwe financial aid for the first time since imposing sanctions in 2002. ||| Harare – The European Union has given Zimbabwe 234 million euros, it said on Monday, the first time the bloc has given financial aid to the southern African nation’s government since imposing sanctions in 2002. The 28-nation EU...

      Ukraine truce threatened by fighting

      A shaky new truce in Ukraine was already at risk on its second day on Monday as Kiev said there were persistent rebel attacks. …read more Source:...

      National Security and Defense Council: Attacks of Illegal Armed Groups Decline After Declaration of Ceasefire
      Feb16

      National Security and Defense Council: Attacks of Illegal Armed Groups Decline After Declaration of Ceasefire

      Kyiv, February 15, 2015. The situation in Donetsk and Lugansk regions remains extremely difficult. The combat activity of the illegal armed groups went down starting midnight February 15, 2015, when the truce stipulated by the agreements achieved in Minsk was announced and went into force. The enemy forces focused its attacks on the area near the...

      The telephone conversation between  leaders of ‘Normandy Four’
      Feb16

      The telephone conversation between leaders of ‘Normandy Four’

      On February 15, 2015, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande held a telephone conversation in the Normandy format about the Minsk agreements. As it is known from the Ukrainian President’s official website, the European leaders discussed...