Section: Africa&ME
US taking ‘fresh look’ at weapons for Ukraine
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Fearful Ukrainian Refugees Try to Get on With Life
ARTEMIVSK, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE—The Russian-backed revolt in eastern Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, taking an emotional toll. Most of them are … …read more Source:...
Rebels pound Ukrainian troops after peace talks fail
Kiev presses ahead with a fourth wave of military call-ups as separatists announce plans to raise 100,000 men and US considers sending ‘lethal aid’ …read more Source: Business...
Ukraine rebels vow to escalate conflict
Donetsk: Pro-Russian separatists vowed on Monday to mobilise up to 100,000 fighters for their latest east Ukraine offensive as the United States mulled sending weapons to Kiev’s outgunned forces after the latest truce bid collapsed. The pledge to dramatically escalate a nine-month conflict that has already left at least 5,100 people dead...
NATO: West Must be Ready for Long Russia Standoff
OSLO—The West must be ready for a long standoff with Russia over Ukraine and not quickly resume normal ties as it did after the 2008 Georgian war, a top NATO official said on Monday. “Our strategy has to be one of patience and consistency. Russia expects us to give up the sanctions and go back to business as usual, without changing its own...
Rebel Chief: Ukraine Run by ‘Miserable’ Jews
In a bid to discredit Ukrainian leaders, pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko accuses them of being ‘miserable Jews.’ …read more Source: Arutz...
As U.S. faces new threats, Pentagon seeks bigger defense budget
By David Alexander and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Facing new security challenges in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Obama administration on Monday proposed a $534 billion Pentagon base budget plus $51 billion in war funds as it urged… …read more Source:...
Obama to Hold White House Meeting with Merkel
The White House says President Barack Obama will host German Chancellor Angela Merkel next Monday at the White House. It says the two leaders plan to meet in the Oval Office followed by a working lunch to discuss a wide range of topics, including Ukraine, the fight against terrorism and Islamic State, and Afghanistan and Iran. They will also talk...
News24.com | MH17: Dutch team to collect more remains
A Dutch team is at the MH17 crash site in war-torn Ukraine to collect more remains of the 298 people killed when the Malaysia Airlines jetliner crashed in July. …read more Source:...
Ukraine separatists ‘call up 100,000 troops’
Separatist leader in Donetsk announces “general mobilization” as Russian official denounces John Kerry’s comments on arming Ukrainian forces …read more Source: Anadolu...
