Section: Global TV (Canada)
Eastern Ukrainians left without phone service as rebels seize telecom offices
Pro-Russian separatists had warned they would seize businesses in areas they control unless the Ukrainian government ends a rail blockade that has halted coal shipments from rebel territory. …read more Source: Global...
European leaders in doubt as Mike Pence’s words differ from Donald Trump’s
Vice President Mike Pence was the latest in a trio of high-ranking Donald Trump emissaries to tell European allies in person that the United States will steadfastly support NATO and demand that Russia honor its commitments to end fighting in Ukraine. …read more Source: Global...
1 million children in war-torn eastern Ukraine in desperate need of aid: UN
United Nations officials say 1 million children urgently need humanitarian aid in eastern Ukraine, and the number has nearly doubled in a year. …read more Source: Global...
Future uncertain as Edmonton soldiers head to Ukraine
Some 200 soldiers from Edmonton’s PPCLI are preparing to deploy to war-torn Ukraine, but they might only end up staying for a month. …read more Source: Global...
Ukrainian president urges Donald Trump to keep sanctions on Russia
Ukraine’s president said on Tuesday world powers should keep sanctions on Russia, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to consider reducing the penalties. …read more Source: Global...
Trump’s UN pick Nikki Haley condemns Russian ‘war crimes’, states support for sanctions
Niki Haley said she considered Russian actions in Syria such as bombing hospitals “war crimes” and condemned Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine eager to know if Canadian military will extend mission past March
Ukraine’s envoy says his country is growing concerned about whether Canada will continue its future military support to his country to help it deter Russian aggression. …read more Source: Global...
Donald Trump press secretary says sanctions on Russia may be too harsh
A top aide to President-elect Donald Trump said the White House may have disproportionately punished Russia by ordering the expulsion of 35 suspected Russian spies. …read more Source: Global...
U.S. sanctions 7 people, 8 companies over Russia actions in Ukraine
The United States on Tuesday blacklisted seven people and eight companies and government enterprises over Russia’s annexation of Crimea. …read more Source: Global...
International Olympic Committee extends sanctions on Russia for doping
The IOC on Wednesday extended the provisional sanctions imposed on the country over allegations of systematic cheating and coverups. …read more Source: Global...
