Section: Toronto Star (Canada)
Militia training clubs find eager audience among Russian nationalists
The “cadets” listening to Gariev were largely white-collar and self-employed workers from cities across Russia, men motivated less by an ideology than by the siege mentality that has surged here since the wars in Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: Toronto...
U.S. slaps sanctions on Russia in response to election hacking
President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and the State Department also has kicked out 35 Russian diplomats from its embassy. …read more Source: Toronto...
Stéphane Dion says Canada, U.S. share interest in resolving Russia’s Ukraine incursion
The Foreign Affairs Minister wants to work with America to face the “challenge” posed by Vladimir Putin’s regime. …read more Source: Toronto...
Putin signs decree withdrawing Russia from International Criminal Court
Russian President Putin removed the country from the ICC following a resolution condemning its temporary occupation of Crimea. …read more Source: Toronto...
UN committee passes resolution on Crimea, condemning Russian occupation
The draft resolution condemning Russia’s “temporary occupation” was approved by a vote of 72-23 with 76 abstentions. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukrainian hackers leak emails that show ties between Kremlin, rebels
Emails from Putin’s adviser Vladislav Surkov reveal contacts with rebels in Ukraine. The Kremlin dismissed it, saying Surkov doesn’t use email. …read more Source: Toronto...
Canada, Russia to hold conference on Arctic co-operation
Although Canada disagrees with Russia’s conduct in Ukraine and Syria, bringing scientists of two countries together makes sense, given shared interests of two countries in Arctic: government. …read more Source: Toronto...
Road closures to look out for this weekend
Road closures for Open Streets Toronto, the Ukrainian festival, and RBC’s Run for Kids will affect traffic in the city starting Friday. Toronto is expecting showers this weekend. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukrainian separatist leaders announce unilateral ceasefire
The conflict between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian government troops has killed more than 9,500 people. …read more Source: Toronto...
Stephen Harper awarded one of Ukraine’s top honours
The former prime minister was granted the Order of Liberty, which recognizes contributions towards strengthening Ukraine’s sovereignty. …read more Source: Toronto...
