Section: US & Canada
Leading Merkel Ally Urges Sanctions Against Russia over Syria
The head of Germany’s foreign affairs committee, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, called Monday for Berlin to impose sanctions on Russia because of its supporting role in the war in Syria. The Syrian army and its allies announced the capture of a swathe of eastern Aleppo from rebels Monday in an accelerating attack that threatens to...
Former Ukraine President Yanukovych Accused Of Treason
Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was accused of treason and conspiring with Russia after he fled from Kyiv in 2014, following widespread protests and their violent suppression. Speaking by video link from Russia, the former president denied giving the order to fire at the demonstrators, and said that radical provocateurs were to...
Russians See Increase in Prices of Products Under Import Ban
The majority of Russians have noticed an increase in the prices of fruit, vegetables and meat, according to a survey reported by state news agency Itar-Tass. All three commodities are affected by the Kremlin’s import ban on EU and U.S. goods. The import ban was introduced in 2014, in response to U.S.-led economic action at the start of the...
Slovenia PM: Melania Trump Could Inspire US-russia Detente
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia—As Melania Trump prepares to move into the White House, the future first lady’s native Slovenia is offering to serve as a mediator between her husband and Russian President Vladimir Putin once Donald Trump takes office. Slovenia’s Prime Minister Miro Cerar said in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday...
Britain promises close ties with Poland after EU exit
LONDON (AP) — Britain has promised Poland strong business, diplomatic and cultural ties — as well as a deployment of troops near the Russian border — as London tries to build goodwill with European allies before European Union exit talks. Prime Minister Theresa May had warm words for Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo after the pair met at 10...
Slovenia PM: Melania Trump could inspire US-Russia detente
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — As Melania Trump prepares to move into the White House, the future first lady’s native Slovenia is offering to serve as a mediator between her husband and Russian President Vladimir Putin once Donald Trump takes office. Slovenia’s Prime Minister Miro Cerar said in an interview with The Associated Press on...
Europe Fudges Its Open Border Promises
The EU proffered visa-free travel to Ukraine, Turkey and others. That was then. …read more Source:...
Op-Ed Contributor: Ukraine Has Made Great Progress, but We Need Our Allies
Our country’s adolescent democracy needs the support of America — and its new president, the foreign minister of Ukraine writes. …read more Source: The New York...
State Corruption Watchdog Flip-Flops On Ukrainian President’s Spanish Villa
A Ukrainian corruption watchdog has changed its position on whether President Petro Poroshenko should have declared ownership of a Spanish seaside villa, raising questions about the state agency’s independence from the presidential administration. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Polish, German presidents visit NATO command center
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The presidents of Poland and of Germany on Monday visited NATO’s easternmost command center, which is being upgraded for quick reaction in the event of a threat to the alliance’s eastern flank. Andrzej Duda and Joachim Gauck stressed the important role that the headquarters of NATO’s Multinational Corps...
