Section: US & Canada
Russian Media See NATO ‘Beachhead’ Near Russia’s Borders
News that NATO is bolstering its eastern flank was received frostily in Moscow, where pro-Kremlin media accused the alliance of inching duplicitously closer to Russia’s borders, bellicose saber-rattling, and even preparing for all-out war. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Practises Black Sea Naval Drill As NATO Bolsters Troops
The Russian military practiced a wide range of combat maneuvers in the Black Sea as part of its snap drill this week, following NATO’s decision to reinforce its presence in the region, it has been announced. NATO defense ministers have agreed on a more “enhanced forward presence in the eastern part of our alliance”, Secretary General Jens...
Why Is America Restarting the Cold War With Russia?
Dana Rohrabacher Security, Washington’s strategy toward Moscow is outmoded and misdirected. The president’s new budget proposal for 2017 calls for a 200 percent increase for our military spending in Europe aimed at Russia—perhaps the most provocative step yet in our apparent efforts to encircle and antagonize that country. Meanwhile,...
What Happens If Aleppo Falls?
A reporter and a rebel fighter run to avoid sniper fire in the countryside north of Aleppo in 2014. Jalal al-Mamo / ReutersThis week, the Syrian army, backed by Russian air strikes and Iranian-supported militias including Hezbollah, launched a major offensive to encircle rebel strongholds in the northern city of Aleppo, choking off one of the...
IMF Demand For Ukraine Reform Just Latest Red Flag For Poroshenko
The head of the International Monetary Fund’s blunt criticism of Ukraine marks a new low point for a beleaguered administration in Kyiv’s efforts to battle corruption. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Year After Minsk Accord, Shaky Truce Is The New Normal In Donetsk
One year after the signing of the Minsk peace agreement, intended to put an end to fighting in eastern Ukraine, residents of Donetsk and the surrounding areas have grown accustomed to shortages, checkpoints, and sporadic clashes. (RFE/RL photographer Petr Shelomovskiy) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Police In Crimea Arrest Crimean Tatars After Home Raids
Russian authorities that control Crimea have arrested at least nine Crimean Tatars after a series of raids on their homes on the Russian-occupied peninsula. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin praises Russian military over Crimea maneuvers
President Vladimir Putin says the Russian military in Crimea has proven its capability during war games this week. …read more Source: FOX...
Putin Praises Russian Military Over Crimea Maneuvers
President Vladimir Putin says the Russian military in Crimea has proven its capability during war games this week …read more Source: ABC...
Putin praises Russian military over Crimea maneuvers
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says the Russian military in Crimea has proven its capability during war games this week. …read more Source: U.S....
