PARIS – The presidents of Ukraine and Russia agreed Monday to revive the peace process on the bloody separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine and exchange all their prisoners, but they failed to resolve crucial issues such as a timeline on local elections and control of the borders in the rebel-held region. At the first meeting between new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the two leaders failed to find a compromise to bring an end to the 5-year-old war that has killed 14,000 people, emboldened the Kremlin and reshaped European geopolitics. But they did agree to try again in four months to find new solutions, said French President Emmanuel Macron, who mediated the talks along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and called them “fruitful” in that it brought all four leaders together. “There are disagreements, especially on timeline and next steps.
Russia, Ukraine To Revive Peace Process
The Associated Press, Northwest Herald
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 11:05pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Illinois McHenry County Crystal Lake
RELATED ARTICLES
- Rittenhouse due back in court today
An Antioch teen accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin is due in court today for a preliminary hearing in the case. More - Glenview police seek help in identifying crash victim
Glenview police are asking for the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. More - From pianos to pot, Rosemont entertainment district site will become dispensary
Shuttered only months after playing its first song, a dueling piano bar in Rosemont's entertainment district is being converted into a recreational marijuana dispensary. More - Six people stabbed in brawl at Carol Stream apartment complex
Six people were stabbed Tuesday night during a brawl at an apartment complex in Carol Stream. More - One last political squabble for Lauzen throws Kane County newsletter into limbo
The producer of Kane County's email newsletter, Rick Nagel, lost his job this week via a budget cut the county board approved this year. More
BING NEWS:
- Who Will Emerge Victorious From the War? Our Readers Have Spoken
Recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict have heightened concerns about the potential for further escalation and the devastating impact on both nations and the broader international ...
04/25/2024 - 8:54 pm | View Link - GOP Wants Ukraine To Die
Stoking the passion that is their excuse for pandering — the nihilism of a febrile minority in their party — a majority of House Republicans voted last Saturday to endanger ...
04/25/2024 - 5:15 pm | View Link - Burma’s Military Junta Totters Toward the Brink
Opponents of the military junta ruling Burma (or Myanmar) recently took another small step toward winning the ongoing civil war. The Karen National Liberation Army, an ethnic militia which has long ...
04/24/2024 - 5:03 pm | View Link - How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart
On trade, the former president has made little secret of his plans to revive his “America First” agenda. His threat last summer to impose a 10 percent tariff on all imports during his second term has ...
04/23/2024 - 9:58 pm | View Link - Congress Passes $61 Billion in Aid for Ukraine: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Conflict
After six months of debates, with 101 votes from Republicans and 210 votes from Democrats, Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine on Saturday. Many Ukrainians, particularly those on the ...
04/22/2024 - 7:50 am | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more