Section: US & Canada
Ukraine’s Azov regiment will ‘absolutely’ not get training from Canada: Jason Kenney
KYIV, Ukraine – Defence Minister Jason Kenney says the notorious ultra-nationalist Azov regiment will “absolutely” be excluded from the training Canadian military advisers are about to deliver in Ukraine. The paramilitary unit, which says it is the victim of a Russian smear campaign, called on Canada to refute claims that it is full of neo-Nazis...
No training for Azov regiment: Kenney
Ultra-nationalist regiment in Ukraine won’t get Canadian training, says Kenney …read more Source:...
‘ElectricYerevan’ Protesters Chafe At Comparisons To Ukraine’s Euromaidan
Many observers in Russia and the West are comparing the ongoing Armenian protests against rising electricity prices to the Euromaidan movement in Ukraine. But spokespeople in Yerevan are resisting this attempt to broaden the framing of their project. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ultra-nationalist regiment in Ukraine won’t get Canadian training, says Kenney
KYIV, Ukraine – Defence Minister Jason Kenney says the notorious ultra-nationalist Azov regiment will “absolutely” be excluded from the training Canadian military advisers are about to deliver in Ukraine.The paramilitary unit, which says it is the victim of a Russian smear campaign, called on Canada to refute claims that it is...
NATO Ups the Ante In the Ukraine Crisis
James CardenPlacing troops and weaponry on Russia’s border will only heighten tensions in the region. …read more Source: The...
Binding the Bear
Russia’s annexation of Crimea violated the foundations of the post-1945 global order and shattered the fundamental consensus that has so far sustained the Euro-Atlantic balance. In the face of the new uncertainty, we must rethink all major policy options for handling the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Several options are outlined below, in hopes...
Hillary Clinton loves the ‘Chelsea’s Mom’ song that’s going viral — but some are calling it sexist
A cover of “Stacy’s Mom” that supports Hillary Clinton is racking up the views this morning after Clinton herself tweeted it last night — but some people are calling it sexist. A string quartet called Well-Strung recorded the song, called “Chelsea’s Mom.” And just like the Fountains of Wayne song it parodies,...
Putin, do you hear me? Obama urges Russian president to pull troops from Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop fomenting the war in eastern Ukraine, and to work with all warring parties to fully enforce a ceasefire deal reached in February, which has existed in name only. “President Obama reiterated the need for Russia to fulfill its commitments...
Russian Military Buildup Is Evidence Putin Plans To Seize Ukraine, Kiev Official Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to seize Ukraine despite his apparent support of last February’s Minsk ceasefire agreement between Kiev and pro-Russian separatists, Ukraine Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said Friday. Poltorak’s comments came as NATO built up its military presence in Eastern Europe as a check against...
Putin called Obama
Putin called Obama on Thursday. This was the first time the two leaders spoke in four months. Putin reportedly brought up the spread of the Islamic State’s influence n the Middle East. Ultimately, the two leaders agreed to have Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the US’ Secretary of State John Kerry met to further...
