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Kremlin Whitewashes Crimea Seizure: Russian school textbooks updated to justify Ukraine invasion
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- Kremlin Whitewashes Crimea Seizure: Russian school textbooks updated to justify Ukraine invasion
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- 12 years ago
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- Russia has been reportedly infiltrating schools in occupied Crimea with Kremlin propaganda. School history textbooks in Ukraine's Black Sea peninsula have been amended to include Moscow's spin on how the territory was illegally seized by the Kremlin earlier this year.
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- Crimea Food Shortages: Russian occupation of Ukrainian peninsula leads to Soviet-style shortages
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- 12 years ago
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- The so-called acting head of Russian annexed Crimea, Sergei Aksiyonov, has ordered the establishment of 'green corridors' to facilitate transportation of food from mainland Ukraine's Kherson province.
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- Russian Insurgents Copy American Flag: Anti-Western extremists borrow classic US Confederate design
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- 12 years ago
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- Mercenary fighters and wannabee statelets in eastern Ukraine are not known for their appreciation of America but the Kremlin-backed separatists raised eyebrows when they adopted a flag for their self-declared territory of Novorossiya strikingly similar to the American Confederate flag of the Army of Northern Virginia, except for the omission of stars.
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- Qatar World Cup Bribery Scandal: World Cup sponsors fear corruption claims could cause brand damage
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- 12 years ago
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- With the World Cup about to kick off in Brazil FIFA is struggling to contain the fallout from claims that bribery helped Qatar secure the multi-billion dollar showpiece event.
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- Maria Sharapova celebrates French Open win: Gorgeous Russian tennis star mingles with fans in Paris
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- 12 years ago
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- Maria Sharapova has been celebrating her second Roland Garros trophy after victory in the French Open final on Saturday. It was her fifth grand slam title.
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- No Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Yet: Poland tells Kremlin to stop flow of Russian fighters into Ukraine
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- 12 years ago
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- Talks aimed at ending violence in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Kremlin-backed separatists continued in St. Petersburg, Russia, on 10 June. No ceasefire agreement was r
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- Kremlin-Backed Insurgents Attack Ukrainian Gays: Donetsk gay club targeted by Russian separatists
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- A gay club in Ukraine's separatist-occupied eastern capital of Donetsk has reportedly been attacked by Kremlin-backed militants from the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic.
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- Insurgent Death Toll Rising in East Ukraine: Ukrainian Army report claims heavy separatist losses
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- 12 years ago
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- Ukraine's army said on 10 June that more than 40 Kremlin-backed pro-Russia insurgents were killed during anti-terror operations in and around Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. The news came as the second round of peace between Ukraine and Russia brokered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe got underway in St. Petersburg. Newly-elected Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on 09 June called for creating a corridor for non-combatants in eastern Ukraine to travel to safer regions in Ukraine, or back to Russia.
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- Poroshenko Peace Plan: Ukrainian President creates corridor for non-combatants caught in insurgency
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- 12 years ago
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- Ukraine's president has ordered the creation of an evacuation corridor so civilians can flee fighting in the nation's eastern provinces, where fighting on 9 June left more than 40 insurgents dead. President Petro Poroshenko ordered other Ukrainian regions to take in refugees from where government forces are fighting separatist rebels who want to leave Ukraine and join Russia. Fighting in eastern Ukraine raged after three-way meetings between Russia, Ukraine and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Kyiv reached agreement on implementing a peace plan, the terms of which remain unclear.
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- Kremlin journalists quiz captured Ukrainian soldiers: Russian media works closely with insurgents
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- A Ukrainian military spokesman has said that six Ukrainian servicemen are being held by Kremlin-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine. Vladyslav Seleznyov uploaded to his Facebook page a video in which Russian journalists interrogate the captive servicemen, asking them provocative questions. The video shows the six captured men sitting at the table with microphones of Russian TV channels put in front of them. The Ukrainian side, Seleznyov said, demands that pro-Russia fighters stick to international law regarding prisoners of war. He said the video proves once again that Russian media cooperate with terrorists. More than 40 insurgents were killed 09 June during intense fighting in northern Donetsk province, where groups of Russian Don Cossacks, Chechens, Ossetians and local separatists remain active
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- East Ukraine insurgents supplied with hi-tech Russian arms: MANPADS used to down Ukrainian aircraft
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- 12 years ago
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- As the Ukrainian army continues to battle pro-Kremlin separatists in the east of the country, it faces an emerging threat of heavily armed militants that are using sophisticated weaponry traditionally only available to Russian Special Force Operatives: MANPADS, Man Portable Air Defense Systems.
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- Russian Villagers Surprised by Space Rocket: Residents of Siberian village find space launch debris
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- As the floodwaters started to recede and residents of Malougrenyovo, a small village in Siberia, returned to their homes last week they encountered a big surprise.
The shell of what appears to be a Russian space rocket was found floating on a flooded village road and no one knows where it came from.
Investigators and technical experts were called to the village to try to identify the object but Russian professor of engineering Alexei Yaskin says that in order to figure out where it came from, they'll have to wait until the water recedes before making a throughou examination, which may take a few days.
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- Return of Stalingrad? Putin backs vote to change Russian city's name from Volgograd to Stalingrad
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Volgograd may become Stalingrad once again after Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated he was in in favour of a referendum to change the name back in honour of the battle which precipitated the end of WWII.
Putin offered his support for the referendum idea from a group of Russian WWII veterans he met during a D-Day anniversary event in France on Sunday. The idea is not new but never proved popular enough to be adopted. However, with a wave of patriotism washing over Russia that may be changing.
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- Germans Celebrate Multicultural Diversity: Berlin hosts annual Carnival of Culture festival
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- 12 years ago
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- Berlin's annual Carnival of Culture reached its peak on Sunday (June 9), as tens of thousands of revellers took to the streets of the German capital to watch a colourful street parade celebrating the city's ethnic minorities.
Over 80 groups and 5,300 participants did not let the soaring temperatures around 30 degrees hamper their spirits and danced, sang, drummed or juggled to their heart's content.
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- Egypt Cheers New Leader: Former army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi takes over as Egyptian president
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Celebrations take place following the inauguration of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as Egypt's new president in Tahrir Square. Downtown Cairo has seen street celebrations on a daily basis since June 3 when the Egyptian election commission announced Sisi had won 96.91 percent of the May election.
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- Ukrainian Refugees: Citizens from Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea seek shelter in other parts of Ukraine
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Fighting has been continuing around Slovyansk, with pro-Moscow militants flooding across Ukraine's porous border with Russia to battle against Ukrainian troops. Many of the Kremlin-backed fighters are reportedly from Chechnya, an impoverished region known for instability and violence.
As a result of the fighting and volatility, increasing numbers of refugees are pouring out of Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea. There are now growing numbers of humanitarian groups in Ukraine offering support to the refugees, including NGO 'Our City', who has been evacuating people from east Ukraine.
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- President Poroshenko vows to end East Ukraine conflict: new Ukrainian leader wants calm within week
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Ukraine's new president has declared that fighting in Ukraine's eastern region must end this week. Petro Poroshenko was sworn-in as Ukraine's fifth president on Saturday when he pledged to restore calm and peace to the Luhansk and Donetsk regions that have been racked by Kremlin-backed separatist fighting.
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- Crucial Russia-EU Pipeline Construction Stopped: Bulgaria's PM puts breaks on South Stream Pipeline
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- In a major blow to Russia's gas diversity future, Bulgaria has announced a full stop to its work on the South Stream gas pipeline that is meant to connect Russia to Western Europe while bypassing Ukraine. Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski said he ordered 'all work to be stopped' and will develop a plan going forward after meetings today in Brussels between the EU, Ukraine and Russia.
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- Brazil Squad Trains for World Cup: Brazilian stars prepare for opening match against Croatia
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Football World Cup hosts Brazil have been practicing at home ahead of their opening game with Croatia on June 12. The football giants will also face Cameroon and Mexico during their group games. Superstar forward Neymar, who plays club football for Barcelona, is expected to play a key role for Brazil.
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- D-Day 70th Anniversary: US parachute drop reenactment among highlights in Normandy
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- 1,000 parachutists reenacted the US paratrooper landing of D-day 1944 as part of 70th anniversary commemorations being held in Normandy, France.
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- Slovyansk residents flee insurgency: Kremlin-backed separatists transform Donbas into war zone
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- As fighting continues in east Ukraine between pro-Kremlin separatists and Ukrainian forces, many residents in Slovyansk have been forced to flee from their homes. Kyiv has been conducting anti-terror operations against the Russian-backed insurgents who control the town, with reports that at least 300 pro-Kremlin militants have been killed this week.
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- Ukrainian army combat footage: video released of Slovyansk clashes with Kremlin-backed insurgents
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Ukraine's Defence Ministry releases footage that shows tense battles at a checkpoint under the control of Ukraine forces after it came under attack by pro-Russian separatists.
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- Tibetans Protest Over China Visit: New Delhi demonstration against official visit to India
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Tibetans take to streets in New Delhi to protest against China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi's visit to the country in a bid to boost ties between the nations.
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- Anti-Ukraine Insurgency Leader Assassinated: Senior separatist aide gunned down in central Donetsk
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- An aide to one of the leaders of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' has been killed in Donetsk. Maxim Petrukhin, aide of pro-Russian separatist leader Denis Pushilin, was killed by gunmen as he travelled by car near to the regional administration building controlled by the militants.
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- Russian Gas Deadline Looms: Gas talks between Ukraine, EU and Russia set to resume in Brussels
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- 12 years ago
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- The next trilateral meeting on gas between representatives of Russia, the EU and Ukraine will take place on 9 June in Brussels. The meeting comes only a day before the 10 June the deadline, set by Gazprom for the Ukrainian side to resolve issues regarding payment for delivered Russian gas. If agreement is not reached, gas deliveries to Ukraine could be cut off as early as 11 June. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week that Russia may cut gas supplies to Europe in the event of unlawful reverse gas deliveries to Ukraine. Russian officials say Kyiv currently owes Moscow about 1.5 billion USD for November-December deliveries which were sold at the old price of 268 USD per 1,000 cubic meters. Russia has not received any payments for April-May deliveries at the current price of 485 USD per 1,000 cubic meters, worth an estimated 3 billion USD
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- Ukraine Marks Trinity Sunday: President Poroshenko says God will help nation overcome challenges
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- 12 years ago
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- President Petro Poroshenko has congratulated Ukrainians on Trinity Sunday, or Pentecost, a church holiday that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in a house on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. The day is considered the birthday of the Orthodox Church, and has been solemnly celebrated as such since ancient times. In a statement published on his official website, Poroshenko said the holiday symbolizes the unity and eternal victory of truth and hope. Poroshenko said that he believes that with the help of God, Ukrainians will overcome historical challenges they face today. Throughout his political career, Poroshenko has stressed his affiliation with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church headquartered in Moscow.
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- Slovyansk Insurgents Surrounded: Kremlin-backed fighters have transformed city into war zone
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Fighting continued in and around the stronghold of Kremlin-backed insurgents in Slovyansk and neighbouring Kramatorsk on 8 June, a day after Petro Poroshenko vowed in his presidential inaugural address to seek out and destroy separatists 'with blood on their hands.' Poroshenko in his speech said Ukraine would endeavour to open a corridor for Russian fighters to Russia's neighbouring Rostov province if they laid down their weapons and made an orderly retreat. In Luhansk province, meanwhile, Armed Don Cossacks were preparing to return to their native Russia.
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- Kramatorsk Insurgency Stalemate: Kremlin-backed fighters hunker down in besieged East Ukrainian city
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Insurgent strongholds in Kramatorsk and neighbouring Slovyansk in eastern Ukraine remained besieged by Ukrainian soldiers on 8 June. Many residents of both cities have either fled, or sent their children out of the cities. The main highway linking Slovyansk and the Russian border, a route crowded with trucks just a few weeks ago, is reportedly deserted. In places the tarmac is chewed up by the impact of mortar fire. Petro Poroshenko during his inaugural speech on 7 June vowed to press on with Ukraine's anti-terrorist operations in the region, calling on Kremlin-backed separatists to return to Russia.
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- Baltic Bikers in Estonia: Over 10,000 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts ride into Tallinn
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- 12 years ago
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- Around 10,000 Harley-Davidson motorcyclists have descended on the Estonian capital of Tallinn. The bikers are taking part in Europe's largest gathering of Harley enthusiasts. The black-leather clad bikers came in full motorcycle gear, celebrating the lifestyle which comes with owning a world-famous bike.
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- Guarded Ukrainian optimism over President Poroshenko: new leader facing Kremlin-backed insurgency
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Following Petro Poroshenko's inauguration as Ukrainian president, the 48-year-old reiterated his determination for peace, his belief in European integration and his desire for Ukrainian unity. Local people in capital Kyiv and Donetsk have expressed hope that his vision for Ukraine can be implemented.
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- President Poroshenko Inauguration: Chocolate magnate becomes independent Ukraine's fifth president
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Petro Poroshenko has been inaugurated as Ukrainian president in Kyiv. Chocolate magnate Poroshenko, who won the election during the first round two weeks ago, set out his plan for the future of the country, which has been plagued by pro-Russian violence in Donetsk and Luhansk.
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- Putin Promises Tighter Border Controls: EU leaders blame Russia for flow of fighters into Ukraine
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly given instructions to Russian border guards to take all necessary measures to shore up security along its borders with Ukraine in order to prevent armed opponents of Kyiv from entering Ukraine's eastern provinces. The order comes a day after Putin held talks with global leaders in France, where US President Barack Obama called on him to cease support for separatists and stop the provision of arms and material across the border. Putin, in turn, called on newly elected Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to halt the government's anti-terrorist operation in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, where fighting between Kremlin-backed insurgents and Ukrainian separatists has intensified during the past several weeks. Relations between Ukraine and Russia collapsed after Moscow annexed Ukraine's Crimea after claiming the West had backed a coup of 'fascist' forces in Kyiv, which forced disgraced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to flee the c...
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- Ukrainians Cheer President Poroshenko: New leader receives warm welcome in the national capital
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- 12 years ago
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- Ukrainians on Kyiv's St. Sophia Square June 7 cheered Petro Poroshenko and voiced hope that the newly-inaugurated president would bring to an end the months-long violent conflict in the east of the country. Poroshenko said earlier in his inaugural speech that Ukraine would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its course towards closer ties with Europe, spelling out a combative and defiant message to Russia. The 48-year-old billionaire took the oath of office before parliament, buoyed by Western support but facing an immediate crisis in relations with Moscow as a Kremlin-backed insurgency in the east of his country continues to fester, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied he is stoking the conflict, but western leaders have said they don't believe he is telling the truth.
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- Ukraine's New Commander-in-Chief: Petro Poroshenko inspects honour guard on St. Sophia Square
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- 12 years ago
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- Cheering crowds greeted Ukraine's new president Petro Poroshenko on Kyiv's St. Sophia Cathedral shortly after he took the oath of office in parliament on 7 June . Supporters of the new leader braved the blazing sunshine to catch a glimpse of the president as he inspected an honour guard and watched a military parade, accompanied by a military band. The square in front of St. Sophia's Cathedral was decked out with blue and yellow national flags and a red carpet rolled out for the ceremony. Poroshenko walked along the lines of soldiers, and sang the national anthem with them before walking into the cathedral as bells rang out. Earlier in the day, Poroshenko delivered his key inaugural speech in parliament, where he vowed Ukraine would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its course towards closer ties with Europe, spelling out a combative and defiant message to Russia.
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- President Poroshenko Takes Over: Ambitious new Ukrainian president vows to return Crimea
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- 12 years ago
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- Petro Poroshenko, who on 7 June became Ukraine's fifth president since independence in 1991, has pledged to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and independence and safeguard the rights and freedoms of its citizens. Leaders of 20 countries attended the ceremony in the capital, Kiev, including long-time Russian ally Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, as well as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. The 48-year-old confectionery tycoon who served as foreign minister and minister of economic development in two previous administrations, was elected on May 25, three months after his predecessor Viktor Yanukovich was toppled by street protests and fled to Russia. In his inaugural speech, Poroshenko took a firm line on Russia's annexation of Crimea this spring, insisting that the Black Sea peninsula "was, is and will be Ukrainian." He gave no indication of how Ukraine could regain control of Crimea, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has said was allotted to Ukraine unjustly under Soviet lead...
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- Odesa Sanctuary for Luhansk Orphans: 500 children flee Kremlin-backed insurgency in East Ukraine
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- 12 years ago
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- A train carrying nearly five hundred children, fleeing violence in Luhansk, arrived at a railway station in the port city of Odesa.The group evacuated out of Luhansk consisted of children who have either been orphaned or lack adequate parental care.
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- Crimea is Ukrainian: President Petro Poroshenko delivers defiant and ambitious inaugural speech
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- 12 years ago
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- Taking the oath in an inauguration ceremony in parliament, Poroshenko, who will be the post-Soviet country's fifth president since independence in 1991, pledged to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and independence and safeguard the rights and freedoms of its citizens. Leaders of 20 countries attended the ceremony in the capital, Kyiv, including long-time Russian ally Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, as well as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
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- President Poroshenko takes oath of office: new Ukraine leader says annexed Crimea 'still Ukrainian'
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- 12 years ago
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- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said in an emotional inaugural speech in parliament that Ukraine would not give up Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula that Russia annexed from it in March. Poroshenko said he delivered this message in person to Russian President Vladimir Putin at D-Day anniversary ceremonies in France on June 6. In his speech, Poroshenko stressed the unity of Ukraine, which is fighting a Kremlin-backed separatist uprising in the nation's eastern provinces, and said it would not become a federalised state as advocated by Moscow. Poroshenko also said he is ready to sign the economic part of an association agreement with the European Union, as a first step towards full membership. In addition, Ukraine's new president promised amnesty "for those who do not have blood on their hands, saying that he would provide a corridor for armed insurgents to return to their native Russia after they laid down their weapons. Poroshenko's inuaguration was attended by dozens of foreign...
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- Ukrainian Presidential Inauguration: Security tight in Kyiv ahead of Poroshenko swearing-in ceremony
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- 12 years ago
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- Security was tight in Ukraine's capital on 7 June ahead of swearing-in ceremonies for the nation's 5th president, Petro Poroshenko, who a day earlier attended the 70th anniversary of the D-Day in France. Ukraine is currently battling Kremlin-backed insurgents in the country's eastern provinces.
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- Putin Attends D-Day 70th Anniversary: Isolated Russian ruler joins world leaders in France
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- 12 years ago
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- World leaders and hundreds of veterans have gathered in Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
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- Putin and Poroshenko face to face in France: meeting was first since Russian invasion of Ukraine
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- 12 years ago
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- Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since his landslide election win last month, at a D-Day event in France.
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- Refugees Flee Ukraine's Wild East Insurgency: Kremlin-backed troops fuel lawlessness in East Ukraine
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Thousands of residents of Slovyansk flee their homes as fighting between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists continues
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- Putin Meets Poroshenko: Ukraine's new leader meets Russian counterpart during D-Day events
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- 12 years ago
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko meet during a D-Day event in France.
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- D-Day Anniversary in France: Global Leaders arrive for 70th anniversary of D-Day landings in France
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- 12 years ago
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- Global Leaders including Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive for 70th anniversary of D-Day landings in France.
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- Poroshenko Meets Merkel: Ukrainian and German leaders discuss Russia threat and EU integration
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- 12 years ago
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- German leader Merkel says Russia shooting itself in the foot over Ukraine.
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- D-Day 70th Anniversary: Obama pays tribute to veterans of legendary WWII allied invasion
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- 12 years ago
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- World Leaders Including US President Barack Obama Gather For D-Day Tribute in France.
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- 70th D-Day Anniversary: Global leaders gather to honour veterans of WWII fight against Nazis
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Global leaders gathering to remember D-Day landings and praised bravery and sacrifice of veterans to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.
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- NATO to Modernise Ukrainian Military: Ukraine seeks to revamp army to counter Russian threat
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- NATO has confirmed the military alliance will help Ukraine to reform and modernise their armed forces. Ukraine's military has various pieces of outdated equipment, some troops that are under-trained and the force remains poorly funded after years of corruption under ex-president Victor Yanukovych, leaving the Ukrainian armed forces struggling to combat the ongoing Russian-backed insurgency in east Ukraine.
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- Russia Represented at President Poroshenko Inauguration: Russian ambassador in Kyiv to attend
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Over a week after world leaders threw their support behind Ukraine's new president-elect, Russia has signaled it is ready to recognize the decision of the Ukrainian nation. Russia's ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov has agreed to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony for Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv on Saturday, June 7th signaling the Kremlin will finally recognize Ukraine's election.
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- G7 Leaders Back Ukraine: Praise for 'restrained' Ukrainian response to Kremlin-backed insurgents
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- G7 leaders meeting in Brussels have commended the Ukrainian Armed Forces for showing restraint in their approach to ridding the country's east of pro-Russian separatists. But those comments have not been well received in Russia. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said 'the remarks from the so-called G7 about Ukraine amounts to cynicism without limit. Russia was expelled from the group of the world's most industrialized nations for its illegal annexation and occupation of Crimea.
