Section: US & Canada
Ukrainian Soldier Killed, 21 Wounded As Attacks Intensify In Eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military said one of its servicemen was killed and 21 were wounded in separatist attacks over the past 24 hours as both sides accused the other of violating a cease-fire deal. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
From Siberia To Mariupol: Teen Flees Russia, Fights Against Separatists In Ukraine
A teenager left his Siberian home, student life, and pressure from law-enforcement authorities behind to fight against Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine. He spoke to RFE/RL about the life he chose and the one he left behind. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Huge crowds to watch Battle of Waterloo bicentenary
Waterloo (Belgium) (AFP) – Belgium this week hosts days of commemorative events and mock battles to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo that shaped the face of Europe, at a time when the continent’s unity is under threat.European royals will attend a solemn memorial service on Thursday at the battlefield near Brussels...
US Considering Storing Heavy Military Equipment in Eastern Europe
The United States is considering storing heavy military weaponry and equipment in several Baltic and Eastern European countries, officials said Saturday. The proposal is said to send a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the U.S. will come to the defense of its NATO allies in Eastern Europe. The move was first reported in The...
Ukraine Coking Plant Caught in Crossfire
A coking plant in Ukraine, one of Europe’s largest, has been caught in the front-line fire between Russia-backed rebels and government forces hundreds of times. In recent weeks, the plant appears to have become a direct rebel target, and some fear the separatists may try to seize it. Several workers at the Avdiivka Coking Plant have been...
Ukraine Restaurant Spoofs Russian Propaganda
Russia’s propaganda on the conflict in Ukraine has often reached absurd levels, such as labeling government leaders “Nazis” and “fascists” to revive emotions from World War II. A recently opened restaurant in Kyiv pokes fun at the propaganda as well as the politics behind the conflict. “Glory to Nazis!” the waiter shouts to customers...
Ukraine Restaurant Spoofs ‘Absurd’ Russian Propaganda
Russia’s propaganda on the conflict in Ukraine has often reached absurd levels, such as labeling government leaders “Nazis” and “fascists” to revive emotions from World War II. A recently opened restaurant in Kyiv, “The Punisher,” pokes fun at the propaganda as well as the politics behind the conflict. VOA’s Daniel Schearf reports....
News of the day from across the globe, June 14
Taliban fighters overran multiple checkpoints in overnight raids in Afghanistan’s volatile southern Helmand province, killing at least 20 police officers, authorities said Saturday. 2 Gitmo transfers: A pause in prisoner transfers from Guantanamo Bay has ended with the arrival Saturday in Oman of six Yemenis long held at the U.S. prison for...
The US is considering a move to deter Russia not seen since the Cold War
The Pentagon is poised to store battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for as many as 5,000 troops in several Baltic and Eastern European countries to deter any possible further Russian aggression in Europe, the New York Times reported on Saturday. Citing U.S. and allied officials, the newspaper said that if approved the...
New deaths and diplomatic warfare rattle Ukraine truce
Kiev (AFP) – Ukraine’s faltering peace deal suffered fresh setbacks on Saturday when Kiev reported the deaths of six soldiers and accused Moscow of abetting an attack on one of its Russian consulates.The latest fatalities in the twisting and hotly disputed zone separating Ukrainian forces from their pro-Russian foes in the separatist...
