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US Congress moves to approve new Russia sanctions, arms for Ukraine
American lawmakers defied President Barack Obama and approved fresh economic sanctions against Russia, prompting swift criticism from Moscow Friday over toughening the US response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine. The legislation also authorizes, but does not legally require, Obama to provide lethal and non-lethal...
World › Ukraine cheers U.S. vote for military aid; Russia outraged
Ukraine on Friday welcomed a U.S. bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country, but Russia expressed outrage at the “openly confrontational” legislation. The bill — passed late on Thursday and due to get final approval in Congress before being sent to U.S. President… …read...
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
KIEV – Ukraine on Friday welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country, but Russia expressed outrage at the “openly confrontational” legislation. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
The bill threatens fresh sanctions against Russia and opens the way for the provision of up to US$350 million worth of military hardware to Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
U.S. upset at India-Russia deals
Criticism over Putin visit, Crimean Premier’s presence …read more Source: The...
Russia Outraged Over US Move to Arm Ukraine, More Sanctions
Russia on Friday expressed outrage at the US Senate’s approval of a bill to potentially provide lethal military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Kremlin-backed separatists, and to impose fresh sanc… …read more Source:...
Russia says US destroying ‘carcass of cooperation’ with Ukraine law
December 13, 2014 2:25 AMMOSCOW (REUTERS) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday sternly criticised a law backed by the US Congress over Ukraine and said Washington was doing its utmost to “destroy the carcass of cooperation” between the two countries. …read more Source: The Straits...
Two more Congo patients admitted to JPMC
Two more people with Congo Crimean Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) were admitted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center for treatment while condition of one patient was reported critical. Joint Executive Director & In-charge Emergency Department Dr Seemin Jamali confirmed that the two more patients with Congo fever had been admitted to a hospital...
US Congress approves Russia sanctions, arms for Ukraine
December 13, 2014 2:01 AMWASHINGTON (AFP) – US lawmakers approved fresh economic sanctions against Russia overnight Thursday, a move likely to anger President Vladimir Putin as American lawmakers toughen their response to continued Kremlin-backed aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine welcomes US vote for military aid
The bill threatens fresh sanctions against Russia and opens the way for the provision of up to US$350 million worth of military hardware to Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
