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New shelling in eastern Ukraine as Harper arrives in Kyiv ahead of G7
Jun06

New shelling in eastern Ukraine as Harper arrives in Kyiv ahead of G7

Prime Minister Stephen Harper started his visit to Kyiv today amidst a major flare up of violence in Ukraine’s restive east. …read more Source: Global...

New shelling in eastern Ukraine as Harper arrives in Kyiv ahead of G7
Jun06

New shelling in eastern Ukraine as Harper arrives in Kyiv ahead of G7

KYIV, Ukraine – Prime Minister Stephen Harper started his visit to Kyiv today amidst a major flare up of violence in Ukraine’s restive east.Michael Bociurkiw, the Canadian-born spokesman of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, says more than 500 explosions were heard in Donetsk city between 11 p.m. and midnight...

Harper kicks off pre-election trip to Europe with harsh words for Vladimir Putin
Jun06

Harper kicks off pre-election trip to Europe with harsh words for Vladimir Putin

On his third visit to Ukraine, gripped now by fresh and deadly clashes with Russian-backed separatists, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has sharpened his rhetoric about Russian aggression, saying there is “no point” in a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom Harper accuses of a “Cold War” mindset. The prime minister’s visit...

Stephen Harper lands in Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for more G7 sanctions on Russia
Jun06

Stephen Harper lands in Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for more G7 sanctions on Russia

Stephen Harper arrived in Kyiv early Saturday as Ukraine’s envoy urged the prime minister to push his fellow G7 leaders into a strong political stand against the latest Russian aggression. …read more Source:...

Ukraine grateful for ‘non-lethal assistance’ from Canada
Jun06

Ukraine grateful for ‘non-lethal assistance’ from Canada

As Stephen Harper arrived in Kyiv, a Ukrainian official praises Canadian military trainers for their expertise and guidance. …read more Source: Toronto...

Matthew Fisher: Merkel may have become the de facto leader of the G7, but Putin still stymies her
Jun06

Matthew Fisher: Merkel may have become the de facto leader of the G7, but Putin still stymies her

Comment from Kyiv, Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel may be at the pinnacle of her power as Europe’s “Iron Frau,” but the G7’s longest-serving leader will be sharing the spotlight with the missing man from Moscow when the group’s leaders’ summit begins Sunday in the Bavarian Alps. Russian President Vladimir Putin has...

Harper lands in Ukraine amid tension
Jun06

Harper lands in Ukraine amid tension

Ukraine pushes Canada to push G7, says it can make due without lethal aid …read more Source:...

The Gargoyle: Travel plans and true celebrities
Jun05

The Gargoyle: Travel plans and true celebrities

A report aimed at healing historical wounds. A sharp body blow to the Senate. And in between, the business of governing. Here’s what the Gargoyle heard this week. Canada’s Caribbean getaway? The Conservative MP who has led the charge to make the Turks and Caicos Islands into Canada’s 11th province released a report this week on...

Ukraine pushes Canada to push G7 on Russia
Jun05

Ukraine pushes Canada to push G7 on Russia

Ukraine pushes Canada to push G7, says it can make due without lethal aid …read more Source:...

Ukraine urges Canada to push for more G7 sanction against Russia
Jun05

Ukraine urges Canada to push for more G7 sanction against Russia

Ukraine’s envoy is urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to push his fellow G7 leaders into a strong political stand against the latest Russian aggression, but says his country can make do without weapons from the West. …read more Source:...