Section: US & Canada
If Russia and NATO Went to War Would It Go Nuclear (And Kill Millions)?
Kris Osborn Security, Europe A rapid assault on the Baltic region would leave NATO with few attractive options, including a massive risky counterattack, threatening a nuclear weapons option or simply allowing the Russian to annex the countries. One of the limited options cited in the study could include taking huge amounts of time to mobilize and...
‘We’ll Put An End to Putin’: Saakashvili Praises Chechen, Georgian Fighters In Ukraine
The former Georgian president and ex-governor of Odesa, Mikheil Saakashvili, has praised Chechen and Georgian fighters who are helping Ukrainian government forces battle Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL’s North Caucasus Service on June 7 in Vienna, Saakashvili said Chechens and Georgians...
The Scandal Hiding In Plain Sight
“Perhaps the mystery is a little too plain,” said Dupin.“Oh, good heavens! Who ever heard of such an idea?”“A little too self-evident.”“Ha! ha! ha!—ha! ha! ha!—ho! ho! ho!”–Edgar Allan Poe, The Purloined Letter Today the major networks will all air former FBI director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee...
There’s so much more about Trump to investigate than just Russia
Tax evasion, fraud, misuse of charitable funds… Donald Trump is facing tough questions this week over his campaign’s ties to Russia — and obstruction of justice for allegedly trying to intervene — but when it comes to investigating Trump, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. We were reminded Tuesday afternoon just how vast...
Explosive device detonates on grounds of U.S. embassy in Kiev
Police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev said on Thursday someone has hurled an explosive device onto the grounds of the U.S. embassy. …read more Source: USA...
Putin: “I don’t have bad days because I’m not a woman”
The Russian president has a history of making demeaning remarks about women. Russian President Vladimir Putin has always had — let’s go with “problematic” — views on women, but some of his latest comments in a new documentary are exceptionally offensive. In a four-part series that will air on Showtime June 12 through 15, American filmmaker...
Russia’s Children
Russia’s Children A generation born under Vladimir Putin Photographs by YURI KOZYREV—NOORText by SIMON SHUSTER Stop by any classroom or college in Russia, and there’s one thing that pretty much all the students will have in common: They will have no memories of a political leader other than President Vladimir Putin, who has been in...
Explosive Devices Goes off at US Embassy in Kiev
Police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev says someone has hurled an explosive device onto the grounds of the US embassy there. …read more Source: U.S....
Explosive thrown on grounds of U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine
Kiev police said an explosion occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, but U.S. officials disagreed with local authorities calling it a terrorist act. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukrainian Parliament Makes NATO Integration A Priority
The Ukrainian parliament has defined cooperation with NATO, with the ultimate goal of joining the Western military alliance, as a top priority for the country in the face of Russian “aggression.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
