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Chretien meets Putin in Moscow: report
May01

Chretien meets Putin in Moscow: report

Ukraine minister says Russian concern a joke, praises Canada’s military trainers …read more Source:...

US commander: Russia seems set for new offensive in Ukraine
May01

US commander: Russia seems set for new offensive in Ukraine

US commander: Russia appears to be repositioning for a new offensive in Ukraine …read more Source:...

Harper government curious about what went on at Chretien-Putin meeting
May01

Harper government curious about what went on at Chretien-Putin meeting

The Harper government wants to know what former Liberal prime minister Jean Chretien said in his meeting Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. And Defence Minister Jason Kenney said he hopes Chretien delivered the same message the Conservatives always send these days to the Russian leader — get out of Ukraine. The reports by...

Reporters should show both sides of ISIL conflict: Kathy Gannon
Apr30

Reporters should show both sides of ISIL conflict: Kathy Gannon

Canadian reporters should be on the ground covering both sides of the war against the Islamic State and this country’s involvement, according to veteran Canadian war reporter Kathy Gannon. A long-time correspondent for the Associated Press, Gannon was announced as the winner of the annual Canadian World Press Freedom Award Thursday. The...

Chretien meets Putin in Moscow, in face of Harper isolation: report
Apr30

Chretien meets Putin in Moscow, in face of Harper isolation: report

Chris Young/CP OTTAWA – The Harper government wants to know what former Liberal prime minister Jean Chretien said in his meeting Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. And Defence Minister Jason Kenney said he hopes Chretien used the opportunity to deliver the same message the Conservatives always send these days to the Russian...

U.S. commander: Another Russian offensive possible in Ukraine after lull
Apr30

U.S. commander: Another Russian offensive possible in Ukraine after lull

Gen. Philip Breedlove, commander of NATO forces in Europe, told the Senate Armed Services Committee, that the situation in Ukraine is volatile and fragile and urged Congress to bolster U.S. intelligence capabilities to better understand President Vladimir Putin’s intent in the region …read more Source: The Globe and...

Russia repositioning forces for new offensive in Ukraine, U.S. commander says
Apr30

Russia repositioning forces for new offensive in Ukraine, U.S. commander says

The top U.S. commander for NATO said Thursday that America needs better intelligence on the ground in Ukraine, but that it appears Russian forces have used a recent lull in fighting to reposition for another offensive. …read more Source: CTV...

Billboards praising Stalin go up in Russian-annexed Crimea
Apr30

Billboards praising Stalin go up in Russian-annexed Crimea

The billboards reading “Eternal glory to the victors” are sponsored by the Communist Party, which has always praised Stalin’s role in the defeat of Nazi Germany. …read more Source: Toronto...

Ukraine minister says Russian concern a joke, praises Canada’s military trainers
Apr30

Ukraine minister says Russian concern a joke, praises Canada’s military trainers

OTTAWA – Ukraine’s visiting foreign minister says it’s a joke that Russia is characterizing Canadian military trainers in his country as “deplorable.”Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin says the Canadian Forces trainers will bring his country’s military forces and national guard up to a higher standard so...

Ukraine foreign minister praises Canadian trainers
Apr30

Ukraine foreign minister praises Canadian trainers

OTTAWA – Ukraine’s visiting foreign minister says it’s a joke that Russia is characterizing Canadian military trainers in his country as “deplorable.” Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin says the Canadian Forces trainers will bring his country’s military forces and national guard up to a higher standard so they can better...