Section: US & Canada
Russia says Latvian weapons-smuggling ring broken up
The service, known by its initials FSB, said in a statement Thursday that more than 30 weapons were seized in a raid in the Pskov region, which borders Latvia and Estonia. Latvia and its former Soviet Baltic neighbors are unsettled by Russia’s annexation of Crimea and alleged supply of arms and troops to separatist rebels in Ukraine’s...
G-7 summit expected to lead to fresh admonishment of Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A summit of President Barack Obama and other Western leaders this weekend in Germany is expected to produce new condemnation — but not more punishment — of Russia for its suspected role in the escalating violence in Ukraine. …read more Source: CNS...
At least 24 dead in renewed fighting in east Ukraine: estimates
Kiev (AFP) – At least 24 people have died in renewed fighting in east Ukraine, where Kiev has accused pro-Russian separatists of launching a major new offensive, according to estimates from the warring sides.According to the rebels, 14 rebels and five civilians have died over the past 24 hours, while Kiev authorities said five soldiers had...
Five Soldiers Reported Killed In Ukraine Fighting
Ukraine says five of its soldiers were killed and 39 wounded on June 3 in fighting between government forces and Russian-backed separatists in the country’s east. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
G-7 summit expected to result in new admonishment of Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gathering of President Barack Obama and other Western leaders this weekend in Germany is expected to produce fresh admonishment — but not more punishment — of Russia amid escalating violence in Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Five troops killed in fighting with pro-Russian rebels, Ukraine says
Thirty-nine other Ukrainians were wounded, a presidential aide said …read more Source: The Globe and...
Five Ukrainian servicemen killed in fighting with eastern separatists: presidential aide
KIEV (Reuters) – Five Ukrainian servicemen were killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, mostly near the government-held town of… …read more Source:...
New clashes erupt in Ukraine
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At least 19 killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
MARIUPOL, Ukraine — Fighting broke out Wednesday between separatist forces and Ukrainian soldiers on the outskirts of Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 19 people, officials from both sides said, and threatening an already-fragile cease-fire. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...
Pentagon seeks easing of ban on Russian rockets for U.S. space missions
WASHINGTON — After Russia annexed Crimea last year, Congress passed legislation that forced the Pentagon to stop buying Russian rocket engines that have been used since 2000 to help launch U.S. military and intelligence satellites into space. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...
