Prorussian separatists in Eastern Ukraine say the International Group of observers they are holding captive includes soldiers and spies. To secures are trying their release. Russia has said it will help free the observers but the separatists are not backing down. We will talk to our correspondent in ukraine in a moment, but first we have this report. The prorussian government appear to have no intention of letting the osce observers go. They are claiming their captives were working as spies. Have no relation to any osce mission. Indicatingps on them the location of our checkpoint. We get the impression they are officers carrying out a spy mission. The 13 member german led team of military observers was traveling under the auspices of the osce when they were detained on friday. A spokesman for the organization confirmed that germany is leading negotiations for their release. Its a Bilateral Mission under the command of the german militarys verification center. It is primarily a matter f
We begin in ukraine, where prorussian separatists in the eastern city are Still Holding a group of international observers, calling them prisoners of war. The group, which includes four germans, is in the city to monitor the situation there on behalf of the organization for security and cooperation in europe. Now, for his part, German Foreign minister has called on his russian counterpart to do everything in his power to secure the release of the osce mission members. This is where the team of osce observers is set to be, inside the security headquarters, which is currently occupied by armed separatists. The team of 13 includes three german shoulders and an interpreter. Berlin wants their immediate release. For us, it was important that we could at least inform the families based on eyewitness reports that so far they have been detained without violence. No shots were fired. The German Government is using all diplomatic channels to work to ensure that the inspectors are released immedi
Caracas, Feb 12 (EFE).- Thousands of young members of the governing Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and other organizations allied with the Nicolas Maduro government on Sunday held a “huge tricolor march” in Caracas to celebrate the 209th anniversary of the Battle of La Victoria and Youth Day. With flags, signs and slogans supporting the …
On December 8, 2012, the then-President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez delivered his last public speech and called on the people to preserve the unity of the patriots in the struggle and battle for victory
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