Ukraine
Ukraine says its forces close to taking rebel-held Donetsk
Residents of Donetsk wake to the sound of shelling. […]
Lithuania draws attention to human rights violations in East Ukraine at UN Security Council
On Friday, at the meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, initiated by Lithuania, human rights situation in Eastern Ukraine and Crimea were discussed. Lithuania stressed the importance of further monitoring of human rights in Ukrainian regions. […]
Lithuania blocks Russia’s statement against Ukraine at UN Security Council
Lithuania and the like-minded countries at the UN Security Council have blocked Russia‘s attempt to “push through” a statement accusing Ukraine and suppressing information on the responsibility of pro-Russian separatists, Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. […]
Obama: No need yet for more US military aid to Ukraine
US President Barack Obama, speaking at the closing of the US-Africa Leaders summit, said Washington was not considering sending weapons to Ukraine yet. […]
Ukraine readies for possible Russian invasion
Ukrainian soldiers are laying siege to Donetsk, where pro-Russian rebels have taken control. […]
Lithuanian liberals stage protest outside Russian Embassy
A protest, dubbed “Putin, don’t send weapons to terrorists!”, was held outside the Russian Embassy in Vilnius on Thursday, following anti-Western sanctions announced by the Kremlin. […]
Opinion: What can stop Russia?
The sanctions of the West against Russia are followed by discussions about what effect they could have on further actions of Russia towards Ukraine. One side stresses that Putin and his closest environment understand only force, therefore the increasing sanctions are the best measure of scaring Russia from further aggression in Ukraine. […]
Lithuania to supply Ukraine’s forces with helmets and bullet-proof vests
Lithuania will provide Ukrainian troops with helmets, bullet-proof vests and bullet-proof shields, the Interior Ministry says. […]
Tensions rise in Ukraine over military offensive
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, rebels say they are in a “state of siege”. […]
Baltics consider recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk “People’s Republics” as terrorist organizations
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are considering to recognize the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics as terrorist organizations, Baltic diplomats in Kiev have stated. […]
Lithuania: Moscow wrongfully accused Ukraine at UN
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry stated Wednesday that it objected to the Russian report at the United Nations (UN) Security Council, as it berated Ukraine for the MH17 crash but did not mention the actions of Moscow-supported separatists. […]