Section: US & Canada
Canada condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian naval vessels
Canada strongly condemns the Kremlin’s actions off the coast of Crimea, said Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland after Russian vessels fired on and seized three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait on Sunday. “We call on Russia to immediately de-escalate, release the captured crew and vessels and not impede...
Trump: 'Probably' will meet with Putin at G-20
President Trump said Thursday he will “probably” meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at this weekend’s Group of 20 summit, despite growing tensions over Ukraine.Trump previously floated the prospect of cancelling the meeting, but said he will… …read more Source: The...
How To “Normalize” Relations With Russia
Russia’s aggressive moves against Ukraine, in particular the recent closing of the Sea of Azov and the capture of three Ukrainian vessels, are a good reminder that the only way to normalize relations with Moscow is by deterring it. Russia will continue its predatory behavior whenever and wherever it sees an opening, a weakness that it can...
The Saudi Crown Prince Gets a Pass on Khashoggi at the G20
When leaders of the Group of 20 nations meet Friday in Argentina, they will discuss the global economy, climate and energy, and efforts to fight corruption. One item that will almost certainly not be on their agenda—despite the presence in their midst of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—is the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi by a...
Russia fires at, seizes Ukraine ships in Black Sea
by WorldTribune Staff, November 26, 2018 Russian naval forces on Nov. 25 opened fire on and captured three Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea. The Ukranian navy reported that three of its sailors were wounded after two artillery boats were hit by the Russian strikes. Russia also detained 23 Ukrainian […] …read more...
President Trump scraps G20 talks with Putin over Ukraine conflict
Trump said in a tweet the decision was made based on the fact that Russia hadn’t yet returned the Ukrainian ships or crew members. Video provided by Newsy …read more Source: USA...
Goodbye Grotius, Hello Putin
Russia’s provocations in the Kerch Strait aren’t just a challenge to Ukraine. Like Beijing in the South China Sea, Moscow is seeking to undermine international maritime law. …read more Source: Foreign...
Trump Cancels Putin Meeting Over Russia-Ukraine Sea Dispute
Trump cancels meeting with Putin, citing Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels. …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine Under Martial Law: In Kharkiv, Shrugs And Confusion Amid Mobilization
Some Ukrainians didn’t even know an unprecedented state of martial law had come into force, while others trained for all-out war. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
WH: Trump’s Formal G-20 Meetings With Turkey, South Korea Canceled
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Donald Trump will speak informally with the leaders of Turkey and South Korea at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina rather than in formal meetings. Trump will talk informally with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and South Korean President Moon...
