Section: US & Canada
Taken From Ukraine’s War Zone, Grenades Are Used in Crimes, Too
The weapons are becoming an increasingly common feature in criminal activities including domestic violence and bank robberies. …read more Source: The New York...
Diplomats warn Canada of Russian meddling in finance and elections
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland planned to use a Friday meeting in Ukraine to get more information on reports that a man arrested there on suspicion of spying for Russia sat in on a meeting in the Prime Minister’s Office this fall. But Canadian officials refused to say how seriously they take the incident, and […] The post...
Another Soldier Killed In Eastern Ukraine, Holiday Cease-Fire Planned
Ukraine’s military said on December 22 that one of its soldiers was killed and two wounded in the previous 24 hours in the eastern part of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia issues stern warning US is fueling new bloodshed in Ukraine
Russian officials said Saturday that the U.S. decision to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons to combat Russian-backed separatists will cause new bloodshed, as long-standing tensions between Washington and Moscow escalated over the 4-year-old conflict. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...
Ukraine grateful for U.S. weapons as Russia voices outrage
The angry response from Moscow comes a day after President Donald Trump’s administration approved a plan to provide weapons to Ukraine, including Javelin anti-tank missiles …read more Source: The Globe and...
Donald Trump Prepares to Escalate Confrontation with Russia over Ukraine
Doug Bandow Security, Europe Providing lethal weapons would almost certainly encourage the Ukrainians to press for even heavier arms and escalate the fighting, as well as discourage them from negotiating a settlement. Most Americans were told Donald Trump won the presidential election last year. But his policy toward Russia looks suspiciously...
Russia Says U.S.-Supplied Weapons to Ukraine Could Escalate Conflict
Russian officials said a decision by the United States to provide arms to Ukraine is dangerous as it will encourage Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The New York...
State Dept. OKs ‘enhanced defensive capabilities’ for Ukraine, officials say lethal weapons included
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive capabilities meant to counter Russia-backed separatists, the State Department said Friday, including long-sought lethal anti-tank weaponry, according to multiple news reports. Officially the State Department said the U.S. will offer Ukraine “enhanced defensive capabilities as part of our effort...
State Dept. OKs ‘enhanced defensive capabilities’ for Ukraine, officials say lethal weapons included
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive capabilities meant to counter Russia-backed separatists, the State Department said Friday, including long-sought lethal anti-tank weaponry, according to multiple news reports. Officially the State Department said the U.S. will offer Ukraine “enhanced defensive capabilities as part of our effort...
Fredo in the White House: Trump’s rolling chaos
(Credit: Getty/Nicholas Kamm) Donald Trump is wearing thin. He is inherently boring. Everything he says or tweets is so familiar, no matter how offensive, that it’s hard to pay attention to him anymore. He generates crisis, offence and chaos every day, and yet he is devoid of information. He doesn’t tell us anything that we...
