Section: Toronto Star (Canada)
‘Get out of Ukraine,’ Harper tells Putin at G20 retreat
The fact that geopolitical tensions are overshadowing “technical” economic discussions shows “the G20 honeymoon is over,” one commentator said. …read more Source: Toronto...
Russian bombers to patrol from Arctic to Gulf of Mexico
In show of muscle reflecting tensions with West over Ukraine, Russia says its long-range bombers will conduct regular patrol missions. …read more Source: Toronto...
Russian troops, tanks rolling into Ukraine, says NATO
NATO reported seeing columns of Russian tanks, artillery and air defence systems and Russian combat troops entering Ukraine. …read more Source: Toronto...
Heavy shelling in Ukraine’s east raises fears of full-scale war
The heaviest shelling in recent weeks has shaken Donetsk, the main city in Ukraine’s rebel-held east. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine says dozens of tanks cross border from Russia
Military vehicles poured into Ukraine in multiple places and Ukraine’s army is preparing “for an adequate reaction,” a military spokesman said. …read more Source: Toronto...
Teens killed when shells hit school in eastern Ukraine
Authorities in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv said the security services will investigate the shelling of a school. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine truce in peril; Germany’s Merkel urges more sanctions
EU should consider expanding list of Russian-linked individuals under sanctions to punish those responsible for “illegitimate” elections, Merkel says. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine rebel leader sworn in despite Western anger
Alexander Zakharchenko, 38, was inaugurated in a heavily guarded theatre in the main stronghold of a rebel-controlled territory. …read more Source: Toronto...
Russia backs separatists’ election in eastern Ukraine
Russia backs contentious election held by separatists in eastern Ukraine, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic tensions with the West. …read more Source: Toronto...
Rebel elections in eastern Ukraine may fuel new conflict
Western leaders warn Russian plans to recognize Sunday’s voting in the rebel-held east will further destabilize the conflict-racked country. …read more Source: Toronto...
