Ukraine Claims Boris Nemtsov Killed over Intel About Russia’s Involvement in War
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko claims Nemtsov died because he was going to reveal information about Russia’s involvement in east Ukraine.
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Ukraine Signs Weapons Deal with UAE to Keep Fighting Russian Rebels
This week, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed a deal at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) to buy weapons from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ukraine is in dire need of weapons due to Russia’s invasion and minimal support from the West.
World View: China, Russia, Syria: The ‘Salami Slicing Strategy’
Anthem health insurance data breach puts millions of children at risk; Putin gloats over humiliating Russian victory over Ukraine; China, Russia, Syria: The ‘Salami Slicing Strategy’
World View: Europe Faces ‘Enormous Tragedy’ over Mediterranean Rescue Program
Europe faces ‘enormous tragedy’ over Europe’s Mediterranean rescue program; Confusion reigns over Ukraine ceasefire deal
Petro Poroshenko, Vladimir Putin Agree on Ukraine Ceasefire in Minsk
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande met in Minsk, Belarus, in an attempt to end the war in east Ukraine. The four emerged after 16 hours, all agreeing to a ceasefire in the east starting on February 15.
World View: US Closes Yemen Embassy, Following Somalia, Syria and Libya
Failing Ukraine ceasefire negotiations to go through the night; Greece’s negotiations with eurozone fail to reach deal; US closes Yemen embassy, following Somalia, Syria and Libya
Pro-Russian Separatists Attack Mariupol, Ukraine, Kill Two Children
Ukraine endured another violent day as over 30 died and 102 were wounded in Mariupol from attacks by pro-Russian separatists. The majority of those killed were innocent civilians, including two children.
Pro-Russian Shell Kills 11 Civilians in Ukraine
The situation in east Ukraine continues to deteriorate. This week, a shell exploded near a civilian bus near Volnovakha, 37 miles from Donetsk, which left eleven people dead and thirteen injured. A video posted to YouTube [WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT] shows dead bodies in the bus. Screenshots show pools of blood on the ground.
Crimea Loses Services From Visa and MasterCard, Power and Trains From Ukraine,
Ukraine cut power and cancelled trains to Crimea as Visa and Mastercard announced the company will not process business cards due to sanctions from the West.
Ukraine Drops Non-Aligned Status, Opens Door to NATO
Ukraine’s new Parliament voted to end all blocks on forming alliances with foreign military. The bill pushes Ukraine closer to a NATO membership, which caused backlash from Russia.