Section: NPR (Canada)
Russia Says It Won’t ‘Cave In’ To New Western Sanctions
The reaction comes after President Obama signed an executive order on Friday slapping economic sanctions on Crimea, a day after the EU approved similar measures.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Has Vladimir Putin Just Overplayed His Hand?
The Russia leader was riding high at home this year with the successful Winter Olympics and his annexation of Crimea. Now he’s staring at a recession and has alienated Western nations that could help.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Russian Pop Stars Pay A Price For Speaking Out On Ukraine
Russian performers who have criticized the country’s role in Ukraine have been denounced on TV programs and had concert dates abruptly canceled.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Clearing Of MH17 Debris Begins In Eastern Ukraine
The Boeing 777 that crashed over the area on July 17, killing nearly 289 aboard, is widely believed to have been downed by a Russian-built, rebel-operated surface-to-air missile battery.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Putin Faces Frosty Reception At G20 In Australia
President Obama and Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper were among those who gave the Russian leader an earful over Moscow’s involvement in Ukraine.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Conflict Disturbs G-20 Summit
Russia and Ukraine take center stage at the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Moscow correspondent Corey Flintoff about President Putin’s possible chilly reception.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
NATO Warns Of Russian Movements In Eastern Ukraine
NATO’s commander says Russian troops, tanks and artillery have been spotted in Ukraine. This could mark an escalation in the conflict between Ukraine’s government and pro-Russian separatists there.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Says Russia Is Sending Tanks, Artillery Across The Border
The alleged movement continues to put into question a ceasefire that went into effect in September. It also comes after separatists held elections and Russia recognized them.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s Separatist East Defies Kiev With Vote
The polls in Donetsk and Luhansk have been condemned by the Ukrainian government, the U.S. and European countries.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Donetsk Rebels Hold Controversial Government Elections
Separatists in eastern Ukraine hold their own elections Sunday as part of an effort to create an independent state. Meanwhile, fighting for control of Donetsk’s airport continues, despite a ceasefire.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
