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      Proof cited of Russian army in Ukraine
      May12

      Proof cited of Russian army in Ukraine

      MOSCOW: Allies of murdered Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov on Tuesday unveiled a report based on research he compiled that they claimed proved large-scale Russian military involvement in Ukraine. “We gathered what we think is comprehensive proof of the presence of Russian troops,” said Ilya Yashin, one of the authors of the report...

      CrossTalk: Palestine Chronicle Editor on the Obama Doctrine
      May12

      CrossTalk: Palestine Chronicle Editor on the Obama Doctrine

      How should we describe the Obama administrations foreign policy idealistic, pragmatic, neither, or merely erratic? On the one hand, Obama is reaching out to Cuba and Burma, but on the other hes backing coups in Egypt and Ukraine. Is there such a thing as the Obama doctrine? CrossTalking with Ramzy Baroud, Stephen Schlesinger, and Brian Becker....

      Putin hosts Kerry for Ukraine, Syria talks
      May12

      Putin hosts Kerry for Ukraine, Syria talks

      Kerry was also set to discuss Yemen and Libya and brief Putin on the negotiations on curtailing Iran’s nuclear programme. …read more Source: Muscat...

      Three soldiers killed in eastern Ukraine clashes
      May12

      Three soldiers killed in eastern Ukraine clashes

      At least three Ukrainian soldiers are killed and one injured in clashes with pro-Russia forces in the country’s east. …read more Source:...

      Kerry in Russia to normalize ties
      May12

      Kerry in Russia to normalize ties

      US Secretary of State John Kerry began high-stakes talks in the Russian resort of Sochi Tuesday aimed at mending ties between Washington and Moscow, which have deteriorated in recent years over crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: Iran...

      Socialism and Freedom | Jacobin
      May12

      Socialism and Freedom | Jacobin

      For the past five years, Hungary has been governed by Fidesz, a right-wing nationalist party. Fidesz, led by Viktór Orbán, has held a two-thirds majority, allowing it to modify the constitution and other major laws, and exercise control over major media outlets. However, there were a series of scandals last year, as well as a series of major...

      Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in east: military
      May12

      Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in east: military

      Three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and another one injured as clashes with pro-Russian rebel fighters flared despite a shaky truce, Kiev’s military spokesman said …read more Source: The Daily...

      Kerry visits Russia to push Putin on Ukraine crisis
      May12

      Kerry visits Russia to push Putin on Ukraine crisis

      U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry began high stakes talks in the Russian resort of Sochi on May 12 aimed at pushing President Vladimir Putin to fully implement a shaky Ukraine ceasefire …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...

      220 Russian soldiers killed in east Ukraine
      May12

      220 Russian soldiers killed in east Ukraine

      More than 220 soldiers have been killed in eastern Ukraine, showing proof that military buildup is ample evidence of Putin’s troops fighting on the border. …read more Source: World...

      Shades of the Cold War as Kerry Seeks Detente with Russia
      May12

      Shades of the Cold War as Kerry Seeks Detente with Russia

      US Sec. of State set to meet Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin missile sale to Iran, Ukraine and Syria among the topics on their agenda. …read more Source: Arutz...