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Putin says annexation of Crimea ‘wasn’t just about territory’
Mar19

Putin says annexation of Crimea ‘wasn’t just about territory’

Speaking to tens of thousands of cheering supporters just outside the Kremlin walls, President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula as a move to protect ethnic Russians there and regain the nation’s “historic roots.” …read more Source:...

Russia says drills prove ability to quickly deploy forces
Mar19

Russia says drills prove ability to quickly deploy forces

Defence minister: Drills prove Russia’s ability to quickly field forces to several areas …read more Source:...

Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’
Mar18

Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the annexation of Crimea as a move to protect ethnic Russians there and regain the nation’s “historic roots.” …read more Source: Global...

Putin tells Kremlin crowd Crimea move driven by ‘historic roots’
Mar18

Putin tells Kremlin crowd Crimea move driven by ‘historic roots’

Dispelling rumours after 10-day absence, fit-looking Vladimir Putin says annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula was to protect ethnic Russians and regain ‘historic roots’ …read more Source: Toronto...

Slain Russian opposition leader’s support for sanctions called motive for assassination
Mar18

Slain Russian opposition leader’s support for sanctions called motive for assassination

Vladimir Milov, a colleague of assassinated Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, says Nemtsov’s support for sanctions in response to Russia’s seizure of Crimea may be why Nemtsov was killed. …read more Source:...

Globe and Mail leads National Newspaper Award nominations with 16 finalists
Mar18

Globe and Mail leads National Newspaper Award nominations with 16 finalists

TORONTO – The Globe and Mail has captured the most nominations for the 2014 National Newspaper Awards with 16 entries on the list of finalists.The Toronto Star is second with 11, followed by Montreal’s La Presse with eight. The Canadian Press landed five nominations.The Vancouver Sun, the Ottawa Citizen and the Moncton Times &...

Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea
Mar18

Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea

Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’ …read more Source:...

Canada contributes $7.1M to support democracy in Ukraine
Mar18

Canada contributes $7.1M to support democracy in Ukraine

OTTAWA – Canada is contributing $7.1 million to support the democratic process in Ukraine.The International Foundation for Electoral Systems gets $3 million to strengthen reform on transparency and anti-corruption in the Ukrainian political process.Another $2.9 million goes to the National Democratic Institute to help Ukrainians practise...

Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea
Mar18

Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea

MOSCOW – Speaking to tens of thousands of supporters just outside the Kremlin walls, President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula as a move to protect ethnic Russians and regain the nation’s “historic roots.” Addressing Wednesday’s rally marking the anniversary of the...

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada one year after the Crimean “Referendum”
Mar18

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada one year after the Crimean “Referendum”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the so-called Crimean “referendum” held one year ago and the subsequent illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia: …read more Source: Canada Free...