Section: US & Canada
Russian prime minister: ‘We have slid back to a new Cold War’
MUNICH — Russia’s prime minister accused the West on Saturday of rekindling the Cold War, telling a meeting of top defense officials, diplomats and national leaders that sanctions imposed after the annexation of Crimea and new moves by the NATO alliance “only aggravate” tensions. Dmitry Medvedev said Russian President Vladimir...
Video: Poroshenko Denounces Russian ‘Aggression’ In Ukraine
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko spoke out against what he called Russian “aggression” and “propaganda,” and demanded that the Donbas region and Crimea be returned to Ukrainian government control. (AP) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Accuses West of ‘New Cold War’ Over Syria, Ukraine
MUNICH, Germany — Russia on Saturday accused world powers of fighting “a new Cold War” as Moscow came under pressure from the United States and NATO over its actions in Syria and Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev painted a grim picture of relations with the West, telling the Munich Security Conference that NATO’s stance on Russia remained...
Kerry calls out Russia over Ukraine, Syria
The US Secretary of State said Russia was violating international custom by staging military interventions. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Kerry Takes Aim at Russia over Ukraine and Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is sharply criticizing Russia for its actions in Ukraine and Syria, accusing Moscow of “repeated aggression” in both places.Speaking to the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Kerry said Russia is defying the will of the international… …read more Source:...
Russian PM: West Rekindling the Cold War
Russia’s prime minister accused the West on Saturday of rekindling the Cold War, telling a meeting of top defense officials, diplomats and national leaders that sanctions imposed after the annexation of Crimea and new moves by the NATO alliance “only aggravate”… …read more Source:...
NATO, Russia Aiming For Syria Cease-Fire
Last year’s war in Ukraine dominated the Munich Security Conference. This year, Russia’s intervention in the Middle East has put the focus on Syria. Michele Kelemen speaks to NPR’s Linda Wertheimer. …read more Source:...
‘Repeated Aggression’: John Kerry Goes After Russia at Munich Security Conference
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday sharply criticized Russia for its actions in Ukraine and Syria, accusing Moscow of “repeated aggression” in both places. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Kerry said Russia is defying the will of the international community with its support for separatists in eastern...
Kerry takes aim at Russia over Ukraine and Syria
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is sharply criticizing Russia for its actions in Ukraine and Syria, accusing Moscow of “repeated aggression” in both places. …read more Source: CNS...
Kerry Reaffirms US Support for Europe on Ukraine, Refugees
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has affirmed the strong bond between the United States and Europe, saying the United States has “a profound interest” in its strength and success as it faces new tensions with Russia and a near-unprecedented flood of refugees. Kerry made his comments in a speech at the NATO security conference in...
