Only hours after NATO approved plans Friday for a new rapid response force to counter future Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels and The Ukrainian government agreed on a temporary cease-fire. After several hours of talks, a team of negotiators in Minsk, Belarus, agreed that both sides would stop firing at 6:00 p.m. local time, 11:00 a.m. in Washington or 15:00 GMT. “I … [Read more...]
Putin Asks for the Release of Ukrainian Soldiers Surrounded by Pro-Russian Rebels
President Putin spoke to the pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine who have surrounded Ukrainian soldiers and urged them to provide a safe humanitarian corridor so that the soldiers can safely return to their homes. According to Russia’s president, the self-defense militia in Ukraine has proved its worth by intercepting the military operation that had been commanded by Kiev. Mr. Putin … [Read more...]
Russian Tanks Cross the Border into Ukraine’s Territory
According to a security spokesman, two columns of Russian tanks crossed the border into eastern Ukraine and forced border guards to flee. Now fears emerge that rebels are trying ro create a land link with the help of Russian forces between Russia and Crimea. Col. Andriy Lysenko, Ukrainian Security Council spokesman, reported that Russian forces fired Grand missile systems towards Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Ukraine President Calls for Help Because of Russian Invasion
After separatists gained ground in intensified fighting in eastern regions, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called an emergency security meeting meant to defend against what he called a Russian invasion. Tuesday, presidents of Russia (Vladimir Putin) and Ukraine met for the first time since June, but this time joined by the presidents of Belarus and Kazakhstan and three senior officials … [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...]
Ukrainian Government Destroys Russian Aid Convoy That Proved to be a Military Column
Friday marked another sign from Russia that it will not cease in its efforts of destabilizing eastern Ukraine. The government declared that Ukrainian troops had destroyed military vehicles that had crossed the border into eastern Ukraine. According to an announcement on the website for the office of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday, a significant part of the military column was … [Read more...]
Separatist-held City of Donetsk under Shell Fire as Russian Convoys Head for the Border
As Russian aid convoys were on their way to the border, the city of Donetsk found itself hit by artillery shells on Thursday. During the attacks, at least one person was killed. While the Ukrainian government is making life more difficult for pro-Russian separatists, citizens of Ukraine are being caught in the crossfire. Frightened residents began running for cover as shelling rocked the city of … [Read more...]
