Section: US & Canada
World Briefs: Russia eyes ‘neutral’ Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russia said Wednesday that it wants a “neutral” and unified Ukraine, accusing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of seeking to turn its neighbor into a hostile state. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...
U.S. warns of new Russian buildup in Ukraine
Russia, which is supporting separatists battling the central Ukraine government in Kiev, has built up its air defense systems to the highest levels since August, Marie Harf, a State Department…Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
U.S. Says Putin Is Adding Russian Forces Near Ukraine
Western officials are unsure if plans are underway for a new Russian-backed offensive or if the moves are an effort to wring concessions from the Ukraine government. …read more Source: The New York...
Carter: Europe’s Security Challenges Should Mean More Defense Spending
Europe should be spending more on its military given the security challenges facing the region, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Wednesday, adding that falling investment had eroded Europe’s ability to be a capable U.S. ally. “They’re not doing enough. They are spending a smaller share of their GDP than they have in...
U.S. warns of new Russian buildup in Ukraine
Russia has sent arms and drone aircraft into eastern Ukraine and is concentrating troops along the tense border, a buildup that is raising concern about a new escalation in the conflict, the State Department said Wednesday. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
US Says Russia Adds Air Defense Systems Inside Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday accused Russia of building up air defense systems inside eastern Ukraine and of involvement in training exercises of pro-Russian separatists in the area in breach of a European-brokered cease-fire agreement. “This is the highest amount of Russian air defense equipment in eastern Ukraine since August,” State...
U.S. Points to Russian Presence in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday accused Russia of building up air defense systems inside eastern Ukraine and of involvement in training exercises of pro-Russian separatists in the area in breach of a European-brokered cease-fire agreement. “This is the highest amount of Russian air defense equipment in eastern...
Survey of people in Arctic countries suggests concern about potential conflict
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A survey of people in countries surrounding the Arctic circle suggests that security fears in the region are growing.In five of the eight countries that form the Arctic Council, including Canada, about a third of respondents said they felt the chance of an armed conflict in the region has increased.In the remaining three...
U.S. Says Russia Increasing Military Presence In Ukraine
The United States says Russia has deployed additional air defense systems into eastern Ukraine and is involved in training exercises of separatist forces in the area in breach of a cease-fire agreement. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. says Russia ramping military presence on Ukraine border
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia has deployed additional air defense systems into eastern Ukraine and is involved in training exercises of… …read more Source:...
