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Ukrainian unit accused of Neo-Nazi links wants Canada’s help
Ukraine’s Azov Battalion is looking for help from Canada. Unit members are not happy with being branded as Neo-Nazis. Recently, U.S. lawmakers voted unanimously to block American troops from training the unit. Democratic Congressman John Conyers, Jr. joined forces with Republican Congressman Ted Yoho to add an amendment to the...
Western sanctions drive Putin into the arms of China
The search for alternative investors and markets has been a political priority for President Vladimir Putin and his government since Western countries imposed economic sanctions on Russia last year. The resulting pivot to China may seem merely cosmetic, but it is happening. Admittedly, most of the vague and extremely long-term mega-deals signed...
U.S. Army Begins Training Ukrainian Soldiers
The U.S. won’t give the Ukrainian army lethal weapons to fight Russian-backed rebels, but it has sent 300 trainers to help the beleaguered, bedraggled Ukrainian military.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Canada does not have right weapons to help Ukraine, defence minister reveals
Hinting at how close Canada has come to providing lethal aid to Ukraine in its war against Russian-backed separatists, Defence Minister Jason Kenney said Thursday that he recently ordered a military inventory to determine what weapons Canada could send to the Ukrainian army, if it chose to do so. The answer that came back was: not much....
Kenney says Canada doesn’t have the right weapons to give Ukraine’s army
Until now, the official reason Canada has hesitated to arm Kiev has been concern that such a move could inflame the conflict in the east of the country …read more Source: The Globe and...
For cred, Azov Regiment looking to Canada
Ultra-nationalist Ukrainian fighters want Canada to burnish their image …read more Source:...
Ultra-nationalist Ukrainian fighters want Canada to burnish their image
KYIV, Ukraine – A notorious ultra-nationalist paramilitary group in Ukraine is appealing to Canada to bestow credibility on them and burnish their image.Alexander Alferov, a spokesman for the Azov Regiment, says Canada is a “noble-minded nation” and should publicly reject the characterization of the group as neo-Nazi thugs.The...
Azov Regiment looking to Canada for credibility
KYIV, Ukraine – A notorious ultra-nationalist paramilitary group in Ukraine is appealing to Canada to bestow credibility on them and burnish their image. Alexander Alferov, a spokesman for the Azov Regiment, says Canada is a “noble-minded nation” and should publicly reject the characterization of the group as neo-Nazi thugs. The comments were...
Powerful Russian army is ‘guarantor of sovereignty’: Putin
Russia needs a mighty military to fend off threats near its borders, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, a stance that reflects soaring tensions with the West over the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
Moscow approves vote on restoring statue of Iron Felix, founder of Soviet secret police
Referendum’s approval appears to reflect increased readiness by the Kremlin to resurrect Soviet-era symbols amid a showdown with the West over Ukraine …read more Source: The Globe and...
