Section: US & Canada
EU’s Juncker to Visit Russia in June Amid Sanctions Debate
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will attend a high-profile economic forum in Russia in June and meet President Vladimir Putin there, officials said on Monday, as the EU weighs whether to renew economic sanctions against Moscow. While several EU leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel have visited Russia since it...
Thousands Of Cyclists Create Mobile Symbol Of Kharkiv
Some 5,000 bicyclists gathered in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on May 29 to form the shape a symbol of the city, the Mirror Stream fountain. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Urged to Show Stronger Resolve on Russia, Boost Defense
NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly urged alliance members Monday to stand up to Russia’s military assertiveness and to do a better job sharing the burden of collective defense. The assembly president, American lawmaker Michael R. Turner, declared that “Russia’s aggressiveness comes with a price” as he appealed to European...
Kremlin ‘Can’t Confirm’ Reports On Deal To Release Two Ukrainians
The Kremlin says it can’t confirm reports that Moscow and Kyiv have reached an agreement to hand over two Ukrainian nationals serving prison terms in Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU leader Juncker to visit Russia in hint of diplomatic thaw
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is coming to Russia next month in what would be the most high-profile EU visit since Russia annexed Crimea two years ago, but both sides are downplaying the prospects of a more meaningful diplomatic thaw. …read more Source: FOX...
EU leader Juncker to visit Russia in hint of diplomatic thaw
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is coming to Russia next month in what would be the most high-profile EU visit since Russia annexed Crimea two years ago, but both sides are downplaying the prospects of a more meaningful diplomatic thaw. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
EU leader Juncker to visit Russia in hint of diplomatic thaw
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is coming to Russia next month in what would be the most high-profile EU visit since Russia annexed Crimea two years ago, but both sides are downplaying the prospects of a more meaningful diplomatic thaw. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
EU Leader Juncker to Visit Russia in Hint of Diplomatic Thaw
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is coming to Russia next month in what would be the most high-profile EU visit since Russia annexed Crimea two years ago …read more Source: ABC...
EU leader Juncker to visit Russia in hint of diplomatic thaw
MOSCOW (AP) — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is coming to Russia next month in what would be the most high-profile EU visit since Russia annexed Crimea two years ago, but both sides are downplaying the prospects of a more meaningful diplomatic thaw. Like the United States, the European Union has effectively frozen ties with...
Ukraine Says Three Soldiers Killed In Fresh Fighting In East
The Ukrainian military says three soldiers have been killed and eight wounded in fresh fighting between government forces and Russia-backed separatists in the east of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
