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      NATO: Four Russian battalion task groups remain in Ukraine
      Sep17

      NATO: Four Russian battalion task groups remain in Ukraine

      Four Russian battalion task groups currently remain in Ukraine, NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Philip Breedlove has said, according to Radio Liberty. He said that despite the fact that Russia had withdrawn part of its troops from Ukraine, they remained close to the border. “From a peak of well over ten battalion task groups inside...

      Fighting in Donetsk: Injured are reported, nine-storey building on fire
      Sep17

      Fighting in Donetsk: Injured are reported, nine-storey building on fire

      In Donetsk, a battle continues in the vicinity of the airport: there are wounded, a nine-storey building is on fire. It is reported on the website of the city of Donetsk. “A fight continues in the vicinity of the airport in Donetsk. Two women are injured. In a shootout of the “DPR” militants, storming the airport, and the Ukrainian military...

      “DPR” claims Russian “humanitarian aid” already in Donetsk region
      Sep17

      “DPR” claims Russian “humanitarian aid” already in Donetsk region

      The so-called “DPR” states that wagons with Russian “humanitarian aid” for Luhansk have already arrived in Donetsk region. RIA Novosti reported with reference to members of the terrorist organization. “Currently, humanitarian aid is in Rubizhne railway station of the Donetsk Railway,” a statement reads. As noted, there are...

      Canada announces more sanctions against Russia
      Sep17

      Canada announces more sanctions against Russia

      Canada has announced the introduction of new economic and visa restrictions against four Russian generals, as well as new economic sanctions against five Russian companies and one financial institution, according to a statement made by Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird. “Despite the efforts by [Ukrainian] President [Petro] Poroshenko to...

      24 Ukrainian MPs  to attend Russian Duma meeting
      Sep17

      24 Ukrainian MPs to attend Russian Duma meeting

      24 deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will attend a meeting of the State Duma Wednesday. Head of the State Duma Committee on CIS affairs Leonid Slutsky said, RIA Novosti informs. “Today, in the second half of the day, 24 courageous deputies of the Verkhovna Rada will be guests at our meeting in the second half of the day, who set up a...

      Russia threatens Canada with sanctions
      Sep17

      Russia threatens Canada with sanctions

      Russia argues that the next package of Canadian sanctions against Russia will be examined and a response to this “unacceptable behavior” will be given. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told to the ITAR-TASS. “We are outraged by the fact that, in particular, the Canadian government pursues so defiant and...

      Concentration of Russian troops in Crimea destabilizes Black Sea region – Foreign Ministry
      Sep17

      Concentration of Russian troops in Crimea destabilizes Black Sea region – Foreign Ministry

      The concentration of Russian troops in Crimea and statements by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on the deployment of a proper military grouping in the Crimean direction are destabilizing the situation in the whole Black Sea region, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said. “Having created on a part of Ukraine’s sovereign...

      Militants shelling populated localities, casualties reported
      Sep17

      Militants shelling populated localities, casualties reported

      Militants have increased the number of attacks on populated localities in the past 24 hours, with deaths and injuries being reported among the civilian population, the press center for the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) has reported. “Bandits have increased the number of attacks on peaceful settlements, which are located near the positions...

      Donetsk airport in in smoke – militants launch assault
      Sep17

      Donetsk airport in in smoke – militants launch assault

      In the west of Donetsk, where the airport is located, again bombings and gunfire. This is reported by the local people in social networks, the website of the city of Donetsk informs. “Donetsk has a special status, it’s good, now I wake up in the morning from the “legitimate “artillery”, “Unkind morning in...

      Ukrainian troops retreat from checkpoint near Yasynuvata – journalist
      Sep17

      Ukrainian troops retreat from checkpoint near Yasynuvata – journalist

      The anti-terrorist operation forces have lost control of the checkpoint near Yasynuvata and retreated from it for a few kilometers, journalist Roman Bochkala has reported on Facebook. “Terrorists continue to attack and break through our line of defense. According to fighters from the 93rd brigade, now they have lost control of the...