Section: US & Canada
A Back-Channel Plan for Ukraine and Russia, Courtesy of Trump Associates
Amid scrutiny of President Trump’s possible ties to Russia, his personal lawyer advances an opposition Ukrainian lawmaker’s sealed plan to the White House. …read more Source: The New York...
Europeans wonder if Trump will act on Pence’s reassurances
MUNICH — U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence was the latest in a trio of high-ranking Trump emissaries to tell European allies in person that the United States will steadfastly support NATO and demand that Russia honour its commitments to end fighting in Ukraine. Some European leaders, however, remain skeptical of whether Pence and the U.S....
Nunes eyes many national security issues ahead for Trump
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee suggested on Sunday the ousting of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as the White House national security adviser doesn’t top the list of national security concerns. “He’s the least of the problems we have in this whole issue,” Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) said on CBS’s “Face the...
U.S. slams Russia for recognizing Ukrainian rebel documents
The United States says it is disturbed by Russia’s decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
As Trump makes foreign moves, Tillerson avoids the spotlight
WASHINGTON — When North Korea fired a ballistic missile into waters between South Korea and Japan, President Donald Trump moved quickly to show U.S. resolve. He appeared within hours alongside visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and said the U.S. “stands behind Japan, its great ally, 100 per cent.” Trump happened to be hosting...
Pence says US to hold Russia accountable, stand with NATO
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday conveyed a message to jittery partners that the Trump administration will “hold Russia accountable” and maintain steadfast support for NATO, a military alliance the American commander in chief once dismissed as “obsolete.” In his overseas debut as vice president, Pence told the audience at...
European leaders in doubt as Mike Pence’s words differ from Donald Trump’s
Vice President Mike Pence was the latest in a trio of high-ranking Donald Trump emissaries to tell European allies in person that the United States will steadfastly support NATO and demand that Russia honor its commitments to end fighting in Ukraine. …read more Source: Global...
US Slams Russia’s Move to Recognize Ukraine Rebel Documents
The United States says it is disturbed by Russia’s decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. The recognition, in an order signed by President Vladimir Putin that was announced Saturday, “is alarming and contradicts the agreed-upon goals of the Minsk Agreement,” the U.S....
Interview: OSCE Says Russian Move Undermines Ukraine Peace Efforts
Russia’s decision to recognize identification documents issued by separatists in eastern Ukraine will hurt the chances for a cease-fire to take hold, the head of the OSCE has said. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
US Slams Russia’s Move to Recognize Ukraine Rebel Documents
The United States says it is disturbed by Russia’s decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
