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KIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is visiting Ukraine offering solidarity in a growing battle of words with Russia.
Brussels, Aug 28 : NATO has reassured Ukraine about its prospects of joining the transatlantic alliance, with both sides condemning Russia's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions.
Britain led a chorus of support for Ukraine on Wednesday as western fears rose of possible Russian attempts to build on its victory in Georgia by threatening neighbouring states.
An ammunition dump was on fire near a town in the east Ukrainian region of Kharkiv on Wednesday and some military personnel were evacuated from the scene. "A fire broke out in the military depot near the town of Lozovaya, we are taking steps to localize the blaze, the size of which we are checking," said a Defence Ministry official, according to the interfax-Ukraine news agency. The Defense ...
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband has used a visit to Ukraine to warn Russia not to start a new Cold War.
On Aug. 9, Leonid Kuchma turned 70 years old. For 10 years, from 1994 until 2004, he was the president of Ukraine. He arrived as the savior of his nation, but the Orange Revolution ended his second term. His legacy is rich but multifaceted.
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner is expressing concern that Russia, riding high after its victories in Georgia, may target other neighbors, such as Moldova and Ukraine. "There are other targets that we may assume to be Russian targets, in particular...
Western politicians are rushing to bolster Ukraine's pro-Western government amid fears that the former Soviet Republic is becoming the frontline of the "new Cold War."
KIEV (AFP)--U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Wednesday urged Ukraine " not to provide any pretext" for Russia to take action against the former Soviet republic, during a visit to Kiev.
In response to your paper’s monolithic “pro” stance for Ukraine’s NATO entry, which you say is required immediately because of Russia’s overly aggressive response in Georgia, let me offer a different view.
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