Section: US & Canada
Ukraine grateful for U.S. weapons, Russia voices outrage
The Trump administration has approved a plan to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine, a long-awaited move that deepens America’s involvement in the military conflict and may further strain relations with Russia. Moscow responded angrily on Saturday. …read more Source: CTV...
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...
Germany, France urge end to renewed fighting in east Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are urging both sides in eastern Ukraine to live up to cease-fire agreements amid a recent upswing in clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces. …read more Source: FOX...
Germany, France Call For Curb In Ukraine Cease-Fire Violations, Russia’s Return To JCCC
Germany and France have urged all sides involved in an increase in cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine to stop their actions and implement already agreed moves because there is no alternative to an exclusively peaceful settlement of the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. officials say lethal weapons headed to Ukraine
U.S. officials said Friday that the Trump administration approved a plan to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine, according to the Associated Press. …read more Source:...
US agrees to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
By Josh Lederman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has approved a plan to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, in a long-awaited move that deepens America’s involvement in the military conflict and may further strain relations with Russia. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay...
Germany, France Call For Curb In Ukraine Cease-Fire Violations, Russia’s Return To JCCC
Germany and France have urged all sides involved in an increase in cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine to stop their actions and implement already agreed moves because there is no alternative to an exclusively peaceful settlement of the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
US to Sell Lethal Weapons to Ukraine
The U.S. is providing Ukraine with lethal weapons, in an effort to help the country with its fight against Russian-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country. The U.S. State Department said in a statement Friday that the decision to provide Ukraine with “enhanced defensive capabilities” is in keeping with the “effort...
US appeals court denies stay of transgender military ban
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia on Friday refused the Trump administration’s request to put a hold on a requirement that it allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting on Jan. 1. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our new Morning Report newsletter....
