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Transparency International calls on Ukraine President to fulfil his anti-corruption commitments – Transparency International (press release) (blog)

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Transparency International calls on Ukraine President to fulfil his anti-corruption commitmentsTransparency International (press release) (blog)Ukraine must not delay the launch of a key electronic system to monitor the assets and interests of politicians and public servants, according to Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation. In June, when José Ugaz, Chair of … …read more From:: … Read more

Ukraine reports skirmish near Maryinka, up to eight enemy troops killed – Ukraine Today

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Ukraine Today“The Ukrainian military repelled them successfully. The coordinated efforts of the personnel made the enemy retreat to the initial firing positions. The enemy suffered losses of up to eight men. There were no losses among Ukrainian troops,” the ATO HQ … …read more From:: Ukraine News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Yanukovych’s close ally, arrested in Ukraine, accused of creating “LPR” – Ukraine Today

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Ukraine TodayOleksandr Yefremov, former Governor of Luhansk region and ex-leader of ousted President Yanukovych’s Party of Region, is accused of creating the so called Luhansk People’s Republic. This is reported by Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko.Ex-head of Regions Party faction Yefremov detained on suspicion of violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrityInterfax all 7 news articles …read … Read more

Russian aid convoy heads for Ukraine amid doubts over lorries’ contents – The Guardian

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The GuardianA huge Russian convoy allegedly carrying humanitarian aid was on its way to war-torn eastern Ukraine on Tuesday night, in a operation which the west fears may be a prelude to a Russian invasion but which Moscow insists is designed to relieve the …Russian aid trucks depart for Ukraine’s eastern conflict zonesWashington PostA Russian … Read more

Ukraine Crisis Takes Toll on Germany’s Economy, Powerhouse of the Eurozone – New York Times

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New York TimesThe eurozone G.D.P. report, to be released Thursday by the European Union statistical agency, Eurostat, is based on data from before the latest tensions over Ukraine, and before the sanctions against Russia for its involvement in the crisis began to be …Germany’s Economic Growth At Risk From Ukraine, Middle East CrisesWall Street JournalGerman … Read more

Ukraine’s Currency Hits a New Low – Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street JournalEscalating tensions with Russia sent Ukraine’s currency tumbling to a record low against the dollar Tuesday, a move that could threaten the stability of the country’s banking system and raise the prospect of losses for bondholders. The sharp decline … and more …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Sen. Nelson says US should arm Ukraine against rebels – Florida Today

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Florida TodayA senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Nelson made his comments on the eve of a two-week, fact-finding trip to Ukraine, Lithuania and Turkey. Nelson plans to meet with local government leaders, NATO representatives and U.S. military …Sen. Nelson headed to Ukraine; says US should arm Kiev governmentTBO.comSen. Nelson headed to UkraineTampa … Read more

Australian Prime Minister Abbott: Ukraine plane crash was murder – Fox News

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Fox News11, 2014. Abbott and Rutte met Monday to discuss repatriation of Australian victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster and to examine possibilities for prosecuting the persons responsible for downing the civilian plane in eastern Ukraine on …MH17 Air Accident Investigators Recalled from Ukraine, Says Dutch Safety BoardWall Street Journal all 212 news … Read more

280 Russian Aid Trucks Leave for Eastern Ukraine – ABC News

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ABC NewsRussian television and news agencies reported Tuesday that 2,000 tons of aid was en route to Ukraine, where fighting between pro-Russian separatists and government forces has claimed more than 1,300 lives since April, according to a U.N. report.Huge Russian Convoy Leaves Moscow for Ukraine, Bearing AidNew York TimesRussia sending aid convoy to Ukraine despite … Read more

Ukraine Sanctions on Russia Would Disrupt Europe’s Gas Import Deals – The Moscow Times

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The Moscow TimesUkraine said European companies would have to agree on a major revision of gas contracts with Russia if Kiev slaps sanctions on Moscow and Gazprom, a measure that may lead to disruption in gas transit to Europe. Ukraine Prime Minister Arseny …New Energy Sources: How To Make Ukraine More Secure Without Using U.S. … Read more

Huge Russian Convoy Leaves Moscow for Ukraine, Bearing Aid – New York Times

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New York TimesMOSCOW — An enormous Russian convoy of about 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid has left Moscow for southeastern Ukraine, Russian television and news agencies reported Tuesday. The Russian aid has been an object of suspicion for Ukraine and …Russian Aid Trucks Leave for Eastern UkraineABC NewsPutin threatens to break Ukraine’s blockade of Donetsk … Read more

Ukraine Is Winning the War – Politico

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PoliticoThe fog of war, the ADHD of cable news and the smears of Russian propaganda have combined to obscure some important good news in this dismal summer. In the historic fight over the future of democracy in Ukraine, Kyiv is winning and the Kremlin is …Florida senator set for Ukraine trip to review fast-changing conflictHilton … Read more

Nelson says US should arm Ukraine against rebels – Pensacola News Journal

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Pensacola News JournalA senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Nelson made his comments on the eve of a two-week, fact-finding trip to Ukraine, Lithuania and Turkey. Nelson plans to meet with local government leaders, NATO representatives and U.S. military …Sen. Nelson headed to Ukraine; says US should arm Kiev governmentTBO.comNelson heading to UkraineSarasota … Read more

Russian Intervention in Ukraine Is Likely, NATO Says – New York Times

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New York TimesAs the Kremlin announced that it had sent a convoy of humanitarian aid to the besieged, separatist-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine under the auspices of the Red Cross, the secretary-general of NATO said there was a “high probability” of a …Putin threatens to break Ukraine’s blockade of Donetsk as rebels vow … Read more

Russia says to send aid to Ukraine despite West’s warnings – Yahoo News

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Yahoo NewsThe Kremlin said Monday Russia will send a humanitarian convoy into Ukraine in cooperation with the International Red Cross. The statement was made in a readout of a telephone call between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and European … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” … Read more

Russia sending aid convoy to Ukraine despite Western warnings of invasion … – Reuters

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ReutersBRUSSELS/DONETSK (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia is sending an aid convoy to eastern Ukraine despite urgent Western warnings against using humanitarian help as a pretext for an invasion. With Ukraine reporting Russia …Putin taunts West with humanitarian convoy in eastern UkraineFox NewsJailbreak in Ukraine After Rocket Hits Prison In DonetskHuffington … Read more

Red Cross to lead relief effort to eastern Ukraine – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYUkraine said Monday it had agreed with Russia, the European Union and the United States on an international humanitarian mission led by the Red Cross to the besieged city of Luhansk in far-eastern Ukraine. Kiev had previously objected to any Russian …Ukraine OKs Red Cross-Led Aid Mission to EastABC NewsRussia to send humanitarian convoy … Read more

Ukraine forces, rebels battle for Donetsk after separatists move off cease … – Fox News

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Fox NewsAugust 10, 2014: A wounded Ukrainian woman receives treatment after shelling in Donetsk. One person was killed and 10 injured in shelling that started early Sunday morning and continued into the day, city council spokesman Maxim Rovinsky told The …Ukraine Steps Up Assault of Rebel CityNew York TimesUkraine Rocket Attack Leads to Mass Jail … Read more

Ukraine crisis: the neo-Nazi brigade fighting pro-Russian separatists – Telegraph.co.uk

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Telegraph.co.ukBut Kiev’s use of volunteer paramilitaries to stamp out the Russian-backed Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics”, proclaimed in eastern Ukraine in March, should send a shiver down Europe’s spine. Recently formed battalions such as Donbas, Dnipro …New York Times Discovers Kiev’s Neo-Nazis at War in Eastern UkraineCenter for Research on Globalization all 4 news articles … Read more

Ukraine Steps Up Assault of Rebel City – New York Times

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New York TimesIt also reinforced the Ukrainian leadership’s rejection of a cease-fire on humanitarian grounds offered on Saturday by the head of the main pro-Russian separatist group here, the Donetsk People’s Republic. The separatist leadership clarified Sunday …Ukraine: No cease-fire until rebels surrenderUSA TODAYUnder siege, Pro-Russia separatists call for truce in UkraineLos Angeles TimesUkraine conflict: … Read more

Ukraine Demands Rebels In Donetsk Surrender – Huffington Post

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Ukraine Demands Rebels In Donetsk SurrenderHuffington PostDONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting raged in the city of Donetsk on Sunday, as government forces continued to close in on the rebel stronghold and pro-Russian insurgents backed away from an unconditional cease-fire offer that they announced just the day … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News … Read more

Husband of Kiev Revolution Hero Killed in Battle in Ukraine – Mashable

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Husband of Kiev Revolution Hero Killed in Battle in UkraineMashableSince 2002, Berezovy had been married to Chornovol, a former investigative journalist who investigated corruption and exposed the lavish lifestyles of Ukraine’s elite, including Viktor Yanukovych, the former president ousted by anti-government protests … and more …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Steven Seagal plays at concert for pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine – The Guardian

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The GuardianAt the corner of the stage hung the black, blue and red flag of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” (DNR), declared independent by pro-Russia rebels fighting to break away from Ukraine. Fans waved Russian and DNR flags as Seagal performed. and more …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Russian invasion of Ukraine more likely: Bremmer – CNBC

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CNBC“The other thing coming out of Russia is [President Vladimir Putin] with an emergency meeting that he’s trying to push to declare concern about a humanitarian crisis unfolding in [Ukraine],” Bremmer said on “Squawk Box.” “[But] if it turns out that the …Ukraine Halts Russian Convoy as Kiev Barriers DismantledBloombergIs Putin Really Cornered?New York TimesUS, … Read more

Ukraine president says he’ll consider aid mission as Obama, Merkel warn … – Fox News

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Fox NewsUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he will consider allowing an international aid mission into rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine after pro-Russian separatists called for a case-fire to avert a “humanitarian catastrophe.” However …Ukraine Rebel Leader Seeks Cease-FireWall Street JournalUkrainian rebels set up recruiting office in MoscowUSA TODAYUkrainian Army’s Artillery Hits Hospital, Killing Dental … Read more

The Two-Way – NPR (blog)

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The Two-WayNPR (blog)Updated at 3:50 p.m. ET. Amid reports that Ukraine army forces are closing in on rebel-held Donetsk, the leader of the separatist insurgents says his fighters would accept a cease-fire to avoid a looming humanitarian crisis. The Associated Press says:. …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Under siege, Pro-Russia separatists call for truce in Ukraine – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesEmbattled Ukrainian separatists called for a truce Saturday after government troops surrounded their main stronghold of Donetsk, and a reported attempt by Russia to send in an armored aid convoy spurred warnings from Kiev, Britain and the United States.Ukraine Strategy Bets on Restraint by RussiaNew York TimesUkrainian rebels say they ready for ceasefireReutersUkraine … Read more

Ukraine crisis: Donetsk rebels call for ceasefire – BBC News

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BBC NewsPro-Russian rebels in Ukraine’s east have called for a ceasefire in Donetsk to avert a “humanitarian catastrophe”. Newly installed rebel political leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko made the call after other rebels said the army had taken a key city and … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Ukraine Rebel Leader Says Willing To Accept Ceasefire – Huffington Post

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Ukraine Rebel Leader Says Willing To Accept CeasefireHuffington PostDONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s rebels are surrounded and ready to agree to a cease-fire to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe,” the insurgents’ new leader said Saturday as conditions deteriorated in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, artillery … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Ukrainian rebels say they ready for ceasefire – Reuters

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Reuters“We are ready for a ceasefire to prevent the proliferation of a humanitarian disaster in Donbass,” Alexander Zakharchenko, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk people’s republic said in a statement, referring to the area of eastern Ukraine …Ukraine Halts Russian Convoy as Kiev Barriers DismantledBloombergRussian ‘ploy’ averted, says UkraineDeutsche WelleBlast in Ukraine’s Capital Stirs Fears … Read more