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Ukrainian leader asks U.S. for lethal military aid, but he won’t get it
Sep18

Ukrainian leader asks U.S. for lethal military aid, but he won’t get it

Obama to announce $46-million in security assistance as Poroshenko calls Russia’s annexation of Crimea one of the most ‘cynical acts of treachery in modern history’ …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Meet With Obama, Congress
Sep18

Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Meet With Obama, Congress

Petro Poroshenko arrives in the U.S. to meet with the president and Congress to lobby for increased aid to his embattled government.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Ukraine’s Poroshenko meets with Obama, seeking more help
Sep18

Ukraine’s Poroshenko meets with Obama, seeking more help

In a symbolic show of support for Ukraine’s fledgling government, President Barack Obama is meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the Oval Office on Thursday after the Ukraine leader speaks to a rare joint session of Congress. …read more Source:...

Ukraine ceasefire holding despite sporadic violations
Sep18

Ukraine ceasefire holding despite sporadic violations

The city council in Donetsk says no deaths were reported in fighting overnight, one of the quietest nights recently in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...

Eastern Ukraine reports sporadic violations of ceasefire
Sep18

Eastern Ukraine reports sporadic violations of ceasefire

The city council in Donetsk says no deaths were reported in fighting overnight, one of the quietest nights recently in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...

HMCS Regina back home after eight-month deployment: here are the photos
Sep18

HMCS Regina back home after eight-month deployment: here are the photos

By David Pugliese Defence Watch HMCS Regina returned to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Wednesday after an eight-month deployment in support of Operations ARTEMIS and REASSURANCE. HMCS Regina departed Esquimalt on January 6, 2014, for the Arabian Sea region in support of Operation ARTEMIS, the navy pointed out in its news release. HMCS Regina was...

Mystery donor offers $30M to find who shot down Flight MH17
Sep18

Mystery donor offers $30M to find who shot down Flight MH17

A German fraud investigation company says an anonymous client has provided US$30 million as a reward for information and evidence leading to the culprits behind the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster over eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukrainian president Poroshenko addresses Parliament
Sep17

Ukrainian president Poroshenko addresses Parliament

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was expected to appeal for more economic and military assistance from Canada Wednesday. …read more Source: Calgary...

Rebels reject Ukraine’s offer of self-rule
Sep17

Rebels reject Ukraine’s offer of self-rule

Leader of pro-Russian rebels rejects legislation meant to end unrest by granting self-rule to swaths of east, as shelling kills 12 civilians. …read more Source: Toronto...

Ukrainian president expected to appeal for more support
Sep17

Ukrainian president expected to appeal for more support

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was expected to appeal for more economic and military assistance from Canada during a high-profile stop in Ottawa on Wednesday, which comes amid growing questions about his country’s future. Poroshenko was to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper behind closed doors Wednesday before addressing the...