Section: US & Canada
Ukraine’s presidential race resisted interference: Axworthy
The leader of Canada’s election observation mission in Ukraine says the country’s recent presidential vote resisted external influence, even though Russian meddling continues to be problematic. Chrétien-era foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy was head of Canada’s 160 observer-plus delegation that oversaw Ukraine’s...
Russia eases citizenship rules in Ukraine separatist areas, drawing swift rebuke from president-elect
Days after Ukrainians took to the polls to elect a new comedian and actor as president, the Russian bear is already roaring. …read more Source: FOX...
Canadian envoy urges stronger relations with Ukraine after comedian voted president
Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy led a team of 160 Canadians who helped monitor the election that saw comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy elected president. …read more Source: Global...
Russia Is No Great Power Competitor
A common thread throughout the two-plus years of the Trump Administration’s foreign policy, reflected in its National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy, and a growing theme in much of the op-ed and think tank commentariat is the notion of great power competition between the United States on one side and Russia and China on the...
Axworthy urges renewed Canada-Ukraine ties despite concerns about new president
OTTAWA — Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy is urging Canada to renew its relationship with Ukraine while expressing some reservations about the country’s new president. Axworthy recently returned from leading a team of 160 Canadians who helped monitor the election that saw comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy elected president earlier...
Ukraine Cries Foul As Russia Offers Citizenship in Separatist Areas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree simplifying the procedure for people living in parts of eastern Ukraine held by Russia-backed separatists to obtain Russian citizenship, drawing a swift and angry response from Kyiv and criticism from the West. …read more Source: Voice of...
Russia accused of ‘aggression’ over simplified citizenship for Eastern Ukraine residents
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to expedite applications for Russian citizenship by Ukrainians living in separatist-held areas, a move that could shatter hopes for peace in the region following the election of a new Ukrainian president. …read more Source:...
Russia offers quick citizenship in Ukraine’s separatist area
MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to expedite applications for Russian citizenship by Ukrainians living in separatist-held areas, a move that could shatter hopes for peace in the region following the election of a new Ukrainian president. The decree published on the Kremlin’s website …...
North Korea’s Kim Arrives for Summit With Russia’s Putin
By Maria Vasilyeva VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Wednesday for a summit he is likely to use to seek support from President Vladimir Putin while Pyongyang’s nuclear talks with Washington are in limbo. The armored train carrying Kim — on his first official visit...
Russia offers quick citizenship in Ukraine’s separatist area
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to expedite applications for Russian citizenship by Ukrainians living in separatist-held areas. …read more Source: FOX...
