Putin, Poroshenko talk possible ceasefire in eastern Ukraine June 18, 2014 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Petro Poroshenko, discussed a possible ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and the deaths of two Russian journalists there in a late night telephone conversation, the Kremlin said, according to Reuters. The conversation "touched on the theme of a possible ceasefire in the area of military action in southeastern Ukraine", the Kremlin said in a statement. It also said Putin had expressed his concern over the deaths of two Russian state television journalists, who were killed in shelling in clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists near the eastern city of Luhansk. Poroshenko expressed his condolences and assured Putin there would be an investigation and measures would be taken to protect journalists. Photo: RIA Novosti / Mikhail Voskresenskiy   Top stories "As two neighbors, Iran and Russia have common viewpoints toward political, regional and global issues," Dehghan said. At least 2,500 and possibly up to 5,000 suspects have traveled from Europe to conflicts in Syria and Iraq, Wainwright said. Yet even as Aliyev cultivates the West, he is convinced that foreign-financed organizations, including RFE/RL, are out to get him. Francis urged people to have greater empathy towards family and friends with problems, saying the world "needs tenderness" and warmth.   Partner news |  Latest news Sundance Selects picks up “City of Gold” documentary  Story follows restaurant critic Jonathan Gold as he tours the growing ethnic food scene across Los Angeles.Geoffrey Rush to star in “Consider Yourself: The Lionel Bart Story” Vadim Jean is directing the musical drama about the life of composer-lyricist Bart, best known for writing the score for “Oliver!”2-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to star in high-concept comedy “9 Lives” Daniel Antoniazzi and Ben Shiffrin wrote the script, which Barry Sonnenfeld has described as a “funny, emotional, commercial comedy.”Common, John Legend to perform “Selma” OST “Glory” at Oscars The Maroon 5 frontman will sing the "Begin Again" track "Lost Stars" which is nominated alongside "Glory" in the Best Original Song category. |
