Ukrainian Rebels Granted Self Rule and Amnesty – Russia Looks to Build Up Troops in the Crimea
A shaky ceasefire has been in place in eastern Ukraine since 5 September. Ukraine’s parliament has granted self-rule to parts of eastern regions held by pro-Russian rebels, as well as an amnesty for the fighters themselves. The measures are in line with the 5 September ceasefire agreement signed by President …
Ukraine: EU Forms New Sanctions But Delays Their Start To Give Peace a Chance
European Union member states have formally adopted new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. The new measures include restrictions on large Russian state-owned oil companies raising money on European financial markets reported the BBC. However, the new measures will come into effect “in the next few days”, not on …
“Permanent Truce” With Ukrainian Rebels
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko says he has agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on a “permanent ceasefire” with rebels. “Their conversation resulted in agreement on a permanent ceasefire in the Donbass region [the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk],” his office said. “They reached a mutual understanding on steps …