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Pro-Russians shut down major telecom firm in eastern Ukraine
Mar 01, 2017 17:27Pro-Russia forces have shut down a major telecommunication company in eastern Ukraine while gradually taking over operation at several other firms, following the expiration of an ultimatum demanding the resumption of rail freight traffic.
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US blames Ukraine mission attack on Russia
Feb 26, 2017 16:36The United States government has condemned an attack on special monitoring missions in eastern Ukraine, calling on Russia to “immediately” observe ceasefire in the restive region.
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Weapons withdrawal not observed in Ukraine: OSCE
Feb 22, 2017 14:31The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) says a newly-agreed truce in Ukraine does not look "too good," emphasizing that the withdrawal of heavy weapons has not taken place as cited in the agreement.
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Truce may begin between Ukraine army, pro-Russians on Monday: Lavrov
Feb 18, 2017 15:27A truce between pro-Russia fighters and the Ukrainian army is likely to be enforced on Monday in the volatile eastern Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.
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US will continue to hold Russia accountable: Trump's VP
Feb 18, 2017 15:05The US will continue to hold Russia accountable for its actions, says Vice President Mike Pence, even though President Donald Trump is looking for better ties with Moscow.
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OSCE wants 'real' withdrawal of arms in eastern Ukraine
Feb 17, 2017 17:37The head of the European peacekeeping corps in eastern Ukraine has reiterated the importance of withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line of conflict.
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Merkel 'appeals to' Putin regarding peace in eastern Ukraine
Feb 07, 2017 17:16Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Russia's President Vladimir Putin to use his "influence" on pro-Russians in eastern Ukraine to help establish peace in the war-ravaged region.
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EU's top diplomats support prolonged sanctions on Russia
Feb 06, 2017 13:37European Union foreign ministers have expressed their full support for keeping sanctions on Russia over Moscow’s alleged role in the crisis in eastern Ukraine, saying new US President Donald Trump’s positive view of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would not deter the EU states from keeping pressure on Russia.
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Car bomb kills senior military official in Lugansk
Feb 04, 2017 14:20Amid recent fighting in eastern Ukraine, a military official with pro-Russia forces has been killed in a car bombing in Lugansk.
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Latest clashes claim seven lives in eastern Ukraine
Feb 03, 2017 15:40The latest clashes in eastern Ukraine have claimed the lives of more civilians and soldiers amid an escalation of fighting in the region.