Over two hundred humanitarian aid trucks are returning to Russia after entering the rebel-held eastern Ukraine region on Friday. Russia highlighted the dire need of citizens living in this area for humanitarian aid after their homes and livelihoods had been destroyed during the long months of fighting. The only problem with this seemingly altruistic picture is the fact that the Russian convoy … [Read more...]
Ukrainian Forces Take Control of the Rebel-Held City of Luhansk
Official reports say that the Ukrainian army has captured a police station from the rebel-held base. The army also reported losses, including a fighter plane which was taken down by pro-Russian forces. Their troops penetrated the city of Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine. This event might prove a breakthrough development after almost half a year of conflicts, says the Ukrainian government. State … [Read more...]
A Russian Convoy of 280 Trucks Carrying Humanitarian Aid is Heading Towards Ukraine
According to Russian media, a convoy of 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid has left towards the destroyed eastern Ukraine. The aid mission is reportedly being carried out in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Despite the fact that about 45,000 Russian troops had gathered at the Ukraine border, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, insisted to involve Western agencies … [Read more...]
