Section: US & Canada
Dutch court needs more time to rule on Crimean treasures
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Law On Ukraine State Language Comes Into Force
The law on Ukraine’s state language came into force on July 16, two months after former President Petro Poroshenko endorsed it days before leaving office. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
‘Facts’ show Trump supports NATO despite criticism, Stoltenberg says
PETAWAWA, Ont. — Despite President Donald Trump’s anti-NATO rhetoric, the “facts on the ground” in Europe show the United States is more supportive of the alliance than before, says NATO’s chief. “We have seen this, not only words, but also in deeds, the United States, together with Canada, is increasing its military...
Russian, Ukrainian Officials Discuss Prisoner Swap
Russian and Ukrainian officials report talks on a major prisoner swap just days after their respective presidents discussed the conflict in eastern Ukraine and a possible captive exchange in their first telephone call. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Diplomat: Poland Doesn’t View Trump as Cozy With Putin
From the perspective of a country counting itself as the “best barometer” of concern about Russia’s aggression, President Donald Trump is anything but soft on the government of Vladimir Putin, a top Polish official in the U.S. says. Trump pledged last month to put 2,000 more U.S. troops in Poland, at a time when that nation is wary not only...
Russia, Ukraine in talks over fate of captured sailors, other prisoners
The Russian envoy for human rights, Svetlana Moskalkova, arrived in Ukraine on Monday on a rare visit, and held talks with her Ukrainian counterpart about captured prisoners. …read more Source:...
NATO secretary general meets Trudeau in Canada amid Russia, U.S.-Iran tensions
PETAWAWA, Ont. — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says he appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s insights on security and defence and has signalled he is OK with Canada’s defence spending. Stoltenberg offered that assessment at the start of his Canadian visit on Monday that includes a tour of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa...
NATO secretary general meets Trudeau in Canada, amid Russia, U.S.-Iran tensions
PETAWAWA, Ont. — The secretary-general of NATO has arrived in Canada for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jens Stoltenberg will tour Canadian Forces Base Petawawa with Trudeau and discuss Canada’s NATO deployments in Latvia and Iraq with him. Trudeau will also address Canadian troops at this base, about 160 kilometres west of...
Russia, Ukraine gearing up for major prisoner swap
Officials in Russia and Ukraine have indicated that the two countries are gearing up for a major prisoner swap …read more Source: The Washington...
Russia, Ukraine gearing up for major prisoner swap
Officials in Russia and Ukraine have indicated that the two countries are gearing up for a major prisoner swap. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told Russian news agencies on … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
