Section: The United Kingdom
Terrorism, Ukraine and the American threat: the view from Russia
Wide-ranging interview with Putin’s top security adviser includes claims about how US wants to strip the country of Siberia and the Far EastResponse: hallucinations of KGB psychic still influence policy – Oleg Kashin Former Russian spy chief Nikolai Patrushev, now head of the powerful security council that advises the president, believes...
Canada and Ukraine announce ‘milestone’ free trade agreement
When deal is ratified by both countries’ parliaments, Ukraine’s ailing economy will be significantly boosted Canada formally announced a “milestone” free trade agreement with Ukraine after the two countries’ prime ministers met in Ottawa on Tuesday.The agreement, which has to be ratified by both nations’ parliaments, will...
Ukraine clashes raise militia question
Clashes raise questions over Ukraine’s Right Sector …read more Source:...
Tensions rising in Ukraine as far-right militia’s boobytraps injure two police
Attempt by President Poroshenko to crack down on smuggling and Right Sector nationalist fighters after shootout in Mukacheve met with double bombingBooby-trap explosions have injured two police officers in western Ukraine, further raising tensions in the region after a shootout with nationalists at the weekend left two men dead.The continued...
Up to 1.3 million in parched Ukraine face water crisis: UNICEF
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Up to 1.3 million people in war-torn eastern Ukraine are facing acute water shortages and a serious water crisis due to damaged or destroyed infrastructure, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said on Tuesday. …read more Source:...
Imperial ambitions push Europe to limits
Ukraine crisis tests credibility of implied promises of political, economic and military support …read more Source: Financial...
Tear-gas tourism: do West Bank trips offer insight – or just thrills?
Alt Text Adnan snaps a picture of a used stun grenade Critics of ‘political tourism’ say an afternoon of protests and stun grenades offers little benefit to visitor or host Reaction Tuesday, July 14, 2015 – 12:14pm See related …read more Source: The...
Explosions in Lviv aimed at destabilizing Ukraine: Interior Ministry
KIEV (Reuters) – Two policemen were wounded in explosions at two district police stations in the west Ukrainian city of Lviv on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said, linking the cases to a deadly standoff between a far-right group and police over the weekend. …read more Source:...
Australia urges UN support for tribunal to prosecute those who downed MH17
Malaysia’s draft resolution to establish a tribunal – a joint proposal with Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ukraine – has been dismissed by RussiaAustralia urged the United Nations security council on Tuesday to support the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of downing Malaysia Airlines flight...
U.S. considers training Ukrainian army troops: general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials are considering expanding the American military training mission in Ukraine to include army and special operations troops, likely focusing on issues like tactics and combat medicine, a top U.S. Army general said on Monday. …read more Source:...
