Section: US & Canada
Russia is finally getting its money’s worth with Trump’s latest Kremlin gift basket
Just in time for Christmas. Despite the overwhelming influence of a convergence of interests between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, many skeptics about a potential conspiracy or covert alliance between the two have argued that the Kremlin hasn’t gotten much in exchange for its efforts to help Trump get...
Poland Signs 20-Year Deal to Buy Natural Gas From the US
Poland has signed a long-term deal with a U.S. company for supplies of liquefied natural gas as part of an effort to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, the two sides announced on Wednesday. Port Arthur LNG, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Sempra Energy, and Poland’s state gas company PGNiG jointly announced the agreement for the sale...
Official: Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
Ukraine plans to again send its warships into the Sea of Azov, a top Ukrainian official said, a move that could set the stage for another clash with Russia. …read more Source: FOX...
Official: Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
MOSCOW (AP) – Ukraine plans to again send its warships into the Sea of Azov, a top Ukrainian official said, a move that could set the stage for another clash with Russia. Oleksandr Turchynov, the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said in an interview with the BBC … …read more Source: The Washington...
Official: Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
Ukraine plans to again send its warships into the Sea of Azov, a top Ukrainian official said, a move that could set the stage for another clash with Russia. Oleksandr … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Official: Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
A top Ukrainian official says that the country plans to again send its warships into the Sea of Azov, a move that could set the stage for another clash with Russia …read more Source: ABC...
Robert Reich: Trump’s private transactions are terrifying — here’s why
After two years of Trump we may have overlooked the essence of his insanity: His brain sees only private interests transacting. It doesn’t comprehend the public interest. Trump has described the payments his bag man, Michael Cohen, made to two women during the 2016 campaign so they wouldn’t discuss their alleged affairs with him, as...
EU Criticizes Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbors Over Migration
The European Union has asked Western Balkans and EU Eastern Partnership countries that have visa-free regimes with the bloc’s Schengen Area to take further measures to address irregular migration. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
For Goodness Sake: Those Who Inspired Us In 2018
From the Afghan boy working hard so his sisters can go to school, to the Siberian pensioner who loves the solitude of ice skating on Lake Baikal, here are some of the inspiring people RFE/RL journalists have met over the past year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Extends Sanctions On Russian Prosecutor’s Son, Daughter Of Late Uzbek President
The White House has extended financial and travel restrictions on government-linked people from Uzbekistan, Russia, Ukraine, and elsewhere, under a U.S. law aimed at human rights abusers and corrupt officials worldwide. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
