The European Union is set to decide whether or not to impose fresh sanctions against Russia after deadly fighting resumed in Ukraine over the weekend despite a ceasefire agreement, reports GHN based on dw.de The EU was set to make a decision on Monday on whether to impose new sanctions against Russia...
The local militia in Donetsk freed 15 Ukrainian soldiers from Cherkas and the 40th battalion of the ground defense, said Boris Filatov, deputy head of the Dnepropetrovsk region, reports GHN based on RT. "The Donetsk side releases captives at our demand without exchange of additional conditions,"...
In the framework of an official visit to Georgia, the United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel went to see the memorial of heroes who had fallen in the fight for the unity and territorial integrity of Georgia, reports GHN based on the Ministry of Defense. Secretary Chuck Hagel held a minute...
The President of Georgia met US Secretary of Defense Chack Hagel, reports GHN. The subject of the meeting was the results of NATO Summit and that package that will help Georgia in preparing for membership of NATO and to strengthen security and defense. While talking Chuck Hagel states that United...
Strong explosions were heard early Sunday on the outskirts of the main rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine near the airport, raising new fears that a cease-fire signed two days ago is on the verge of collapse, reports GHN based on Fox News. Blasts powerful enough to be heard in downtown Donetsk came...
Fresh clashes which erupted in eastern Ukraine despite a ceasefire agreement have turned deadly. A deal to end fighting between pro-Russia separatists and Ukraine government forces was signed less than two days ago, reports GHN based on dw.de A woman was reportedly killed in the government-held port...
In the frame of the visit if US Secretary Defense in Georgia Chuck Hagel and the Minister of Defense of Georgia held press conference, reports GHN. The Minister of Defense of Georgia and US Secretary General summarized discussed issues and answered questions of representatives of media. As Chuck...
Georgia welcomes the NATO Summit in Wales as well as the decisions the Allies have adopted during the event. The Summit is of particular importance to Georgia, as some of the Allies' decisions reflect their acknowledgment of the significant progress the country has made in terms of coming closer...
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirms that USA discusses to provide Georgia with defensive armament, reports GHN. On the press conference held in the Ministry of Defense Chuck Hagel stated that the collaboration with Georgia in defensive sphere will be continued and will be more intensive. "I...
The OSCE has revealed the 12-point roadmap behind the September 5 truce signed in Minsk. It says that Ukraine must adopt a new law, allowing for a special status for Lugansk and Donetsk regions, and hold early elections there, reports GHN based on RT. The document, titled ‘Protocol on the results...
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has given an interview to the BBC's HARDtalk television program. According to the BBC, the head of state talked with presenter Stephen Sackur on Friday afternoon, before the signing of a ceasefire agreement in Minsk, reports GHN based on Ukrinform. "I...
The United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel paid a two-day official visit to Georgia. Georgian Minister of Defense Irakli Alasania hosted his US counterpart, reports GHN based on the Ministry of Defense. An official welcome ceremony was held in the Ministry of Defense. The MoD military brass...
Strong explosions have been heard on the outskirts of the main rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine near the airport, raising new fears that a cease-fire signed two days ago is on the verge of collapse, reports GHN based on Fox News. The cease-fire had appeared to be holding for much of the day on Saturday,...
The European Union has approved further strengthened restrictive measures against Russia, which will take effect on Monday, reports GHN based on Ukrinform. He said that given the situation in Ukraine, the permanent representatives of the member countries of the Council of the EU approved a package...
NATO countries have expressed support for the international efforts to introduce restrictive measures against Russia due to its military aggression with regard to Ukraine, reports GHN based on Ukrinform. This is stated in a joint declaration of the NATO summit, which ended in Wales on Friday. "While...
