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Roger Cohen: How Putin bested America
Jun04

Roger Cohen: How Putin bested America

It was not a surprise that President Vladimir Putin of Russia came out in strong support of FIFA against the “blatant attempt” of the United States “to extend its jurisdiction to other states.” Institutionalized corruption is Putin’s thing. The governing body of world soccer has become a near-perfect illustration of how such a system works,...

Ukraine’s President Warns Of Russian Invasion
Jun04

Ukraine’s President Warns Of Russian Invasion

Petro Poroshenko, addressing parliament, said there is a “colossal threat” of an upsurge in attacks by pro-Russia separatists and a “full-scale invasion” by Moscow’s forces.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Putin, Pope Francis to meet at Vatican; Ukraine, Syria likely talking points
Jun04

Putin, Pope Francis to meet at Vatican; Ukraine, Syria likely talking points

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Pope Francis on June 10 at the Vatican, with conflicts in Syria and Ukraine likely to top the Holy See’s agenda. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine’s president warns of possible large-scale offensive by separatist forces
Jun04

Ukraine’s president warns of possible large-scale offensive by separatist forces

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has warned of a possible large-scale offensive by separatist forces in the east, one day after a major battle erupted on the western edge of the main separatist rebel stronghold. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine’s Poroshenko warns of threat of ‘full-scale invasion’ from Russia
Jun04

Ukraine’s Poroshenko warns of threat of ‘full-scale invasion’ from Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday there were 9,000 Russian servicemen on Ukrainian territory and warned of the threat of a “full-scale invasion” by Russia along the whole joint border. …read more Source:...

Five troops killed in fighting with pro-Russian rebels, Ukraine says
Jun04

Five troops killed in fighting with pro-Russian rebels, Ukraine says

Thirty-nine other Ukrainians were wounded, a presidential aide said …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ukraine battles stretch ceasefire to breaking point
Jun04

Ukraine battles stretch ceasefire to breaking point

Rebels in Donetsk report 15 dead between civilians and combatants in territory under their control. …read more Source: Toronto...

East Ukraine battle tests fragile ceasefire to breaking point
Jun03

East Ukraine battle tests fragile ceasefire to breaking point

A major battle erupted Wednesday on the western edge of the main separatist rebel stronghold in eastern Ukraine, leaving more than a dozen dead and threatening to tip the country back into full-blown war. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine veers back toward full-blown war
Jun03

Ukraine veers back toward full-blown war

A major battle erupted Wednesday on the western edge of the main separatist rebel stronghold in eastern Ukraine, leaving more than a dozen dead and threatening to tip the country back into full-blown war. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine veers back toward full-blown war, at least 17 killed
Jun03

Ukraine veers back toward full-blown war, at least 17 killed

Separatists in east Ukraine said 15 people in territory under their control were killed Wednesday during battles around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk that is threatening to tip the country back into full-blown war. …read more Source: CTV...