Section: US & Canada
Ukraine: 2 soldiers wounded but fighting declines
AVDIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military says two soldiers were wounded in fighting with rebels in the separatist east, but that artillery attacks were significantly lower after a week in which fighting surged. The rebels’ command on Sunday reported scores of mortar and tank firings by government forces. Eduard Basurin, spokesman...
Ukraine: 2 soldiers wounded but fighting declines
Ukraine’s military says two soldiers were wounded in fighting with rebels in the separatist east, but that artillery attacks were significantly lower after a week in which fighting surged. The … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Fighting Eases Around Eastern Ukrainian City
Fighting has appeared to subside in the Ukrainian town of Avdiyivka after a weeklong surge, as U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko the United States will work to end the deadly conflict near the Russian border in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Time of Trump’s Surprises and Putin’s Alliances
The first ten days of Donald Trump saw the controversial new US president deliver on many of his campaign promises. He has disrupted usual government business and has brought a seismic shock that has shaken Washington and world capitals. The new president grabbed for his magical pen, and signed astonishing executive orders, deliberately...
Trump, Poroshenko Talk Amid Reports of Fighting in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke Saturday with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, seeking to reassure the Ukrainian leader of continued U.S. support, as Kyiv government forces and pro-Russian rebels again battled near the Russian border. A White House statement described the conversation as “a very good call” that addressed the “long-running...
Trump vows to restore 'peace' along Russia, Ukraine border
President Trump on Saturday pledged to “restore peace” along the border between Russia and Ukraine, according to the White House. The White House said in a statement that Trump had a “very good call” with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on… …read more Source: The...
Shelling Flares Up In East Ukraine Ahead Of Trump’s Kiev Call
Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists accused each other of resuming artillery attacks in east Ukraine on Saturday, breaking a lull in shelling at a frontline hot-spot that had raised hopes the conflict’s worst escalation in months was waning.The reports came hours before a planned telephone call between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko...
Trump Confers With Ukrainian, Italian Leaders
The Trump administration said President Donald Trump had a “very good call” Saturday with Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko, addressing the conflict with Russia, among other things. In a statement, the White House quoted Trump as saying “we will work with Ukraine, Russia and all other parties involved to help them restore peace along the...
Trump talks with Ukraine president about Russia border tension
President Trump spoke by phone Saturday with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, pledging to work with Ukraine and Russia to resolve tensions between the two countries, accordion to the White House. “We will work with Ukraine, Russia, and all other parties involved to help them restore peace along the border,” Mr. … …read...
Trump says U.S. will work to restore peace in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko the United States will work to restore peace along the… …read more Source:...
