Ukraine
Ukraine’s new president Zelensky says ceasefire first priority
World
May 20, 2019
Ukraine’s new president Zelensky says ceasefire first priority
Ukraine’s new President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday used his inaugural speech to announce his first priority was ending the five-year…
Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president
World
May 12, 2019
Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president
Lithuanians were choosing a new president on Sunday in a close race dominated by concerns over poverty and income inequality…
What next? Comedian’s win in Ukrainian presidential election poses riddle
World
April 22, 2019
What next? Comedian’s win in Ukrainian presidential election poses riddle
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine entered uncharted political waters on Monday after near final results showed a comedian with no political…
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
World
April 3, 2019
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has strengthened NATO by insisting on a “rocket” like increase in military spending by…
NATO chief to meet Trump, alliance critic, on anniversary
World
April 2, 2019
NATO chief to meet Trump, alliance critic, on anniversary
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was due to meet President Donald Trump Tuesday ahead of celebrations for the 70th anniversary…
Comic Zelensky tops Ukraine first round vote: partial results
World
April 1, 2019
Comic Zelensky tops Ukraine first round vote: partial results
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky topped the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election with almost twice the vote share of his nearest…
At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll
World
March 31, 2019
At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll
An armored police vehicle stands outside a polling station in Mariupol, the easternmost Ukrainian city still under Kiev’s control, as…
Separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine divides young voters
World
March 29, 2019
Separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine divides young voters
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Five years after a deadly separatist conflict broke out in eastern Ukraine, the front line between…
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation
World
March 18, 2019
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation
Russia on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, a move condemned by Kiev and…
Ukraine drops Eurovision singer over Russia row
Music
February 26, 2019
Ukraine drops Eurovision singer over Russia row
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s national broadcaster has dropped the singer who was meant to represent the country at the Eurovision…