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How Genuine Is Russia’s Ceasefire?
Sep06

How Genuine Is Russia’s Ceasefire?

NATO leaders gathered in Wales this week to address the crisis in Ukraine and the threat posed by the Islamic State. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to the former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Ukraine ceasefire remains fragile as both sides claim violations
Sep06

Ukraine ceasefire remains fragile as both sides claim violations

Mayor’s office in Donetsk says no reports of shooting or shelling there although some shelling had been heard late Friday afternoon …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ceasefire in Ukraine appearing to hold
Sep06

Ceasefire in Ukraine appearing to hold

A ceasefire in Ukraine’s rebellious east appeared to be holding on Saturday, but claims by a pro-Russian separatist leader that the Ukrainian side had violated the agreement showed that the fragile deal could quickly unravel. …read more Source: CTV...

Opposition calls for vote, debate over Iraq deployment
Sep06

Opposition calls for vote, debate over Iraq deployment

The opposition New Democrats are raising the spectre of “mission creep” amid calls for Parliament to have a debate and vote before Canada sends any military personnel to Iraq. NDP defence critic Jack Harris says Canadians need to have a good idea of what the country is getting into and how far it is willing to go before sending troops into harms...

Iraq, Ukraine see Canada’s military footprint expand
Sep06

Iraq, Ukraine see Canada’s military footprint expand

The end of Canada’s decade-long involvement in Afghanistan was expected to bring a lull in Canadian military operations. Instead, the maple leaf is flying in even more countries thanks to developments in Ukraine and Iraq. Here is where Canadian military personnel and equipment are currently deployed on operations: Port-au-Prince, Haiti...

Ceasefire in Ukraine holds as U.S., EU threaten to impose new sanctions
Sep06

Ceasefire in Ukraine holds as U.S., EU threaten to impose new sanctions

The ceasefire in Ukraine’s rebellious east appears to be holding, despite some violations early on, the head of the country’s national guard said Saturday. …read more Source:...

NATO faces 1st test, as Estonia accuses Russia of abduction
Sep06

NATO faces 1st test, as Estonia accuses Russia of abduction

A revitalized NATO already faces its first test of Russian aggression: Russian agents have crossed the border of Estonia and detained a police officer, according to the Estonian government, in an incident Estonia and Canada are both calling a provocation. …read more Source:...

Ukraine Cease-Fire Brings End To 5 Months Of Violence
Sep05

Ukraine Cease-Fire Brings End To 5 Months Of Violence

After almost five months of conflict, the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists have signed a truce to end the fighting. More than 2,600 people have died in the violence between the two sides, and hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Hopes high as Ukraine ceasefire takes hold
Sep05

Hopes high as Ukraine ceasefire takes hold

Peace has come to Ukraine as Russian-backed rebels and military have signed an agreement. …read more Source: The Peace River Record...

How NATO got here and how Russia's actions in Ukraine are forcing it to change
Sep05

How NATO got here and how Russia's actions in Ukraine are forcing it to change

Lack of unity and competing interests will test the resolve of one of the longest-serving alliances in modern history …read more Source: The Globe and...