Section: US & Canada
FP’s Situation Report: Kerry condemns reported use of chlorine gas in Syria; Bibi flips on his two-state flip-flop; Musical chairs at DoD; and much more from around the world.
By David Francis with Sabine Muscat Secretary of State John Kerry condemns reported use of chlorine gas in Syria. Human rights groups allege President Bashar al-Assad’s government has again skirted an international agreement to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile. FP’s Elias Groll: “Earlier this week, Syrian activists...
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
It’s the final day of trading on a week when the market was focused on the Fed. Ahead of the opening bell, here is what you need to know. Greece will present its creditors with a new list of reforms. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has agreed to submit a new list of reforms in short order to receive the bailout funds necessary to...
The Daily Vertical: The Crimea Question
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter@PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia’s new Eurasian Economic Union could get its own single currency
After his mysterious recent absence, Russian president Vladimir Putin is in Astana, Kazakhstan today for a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union. The organisation is a new economic bloc comprised of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia (Ukraine unsurprisingly opted not to join) — and it’s part of Russia’s strategy to...
Energy and Crimean Tatars top agenda as Turkey’s Erdogan visits Ukraine
By Orhan Coskun ANKARA (Reuters) – Energy ties and the fate of Crimean Tatars will top the agenda when Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan… …read more Source:...
David Cameron revives Cold War-era fund to wind up Vladimir Putin
David Cameron announced plans on Thursday for the UK to spend £20 million to help former Soviet states develop market economies and counter Russian influence in the region. Around £5 million has already been spent on helping the government in Ukraine to support civil institutions under the programme, but it is now getting a £15...
Ukraine’s Naftogaz transfers $15 million in gas prepayment to Gazprom
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ukraine’s state gas company Naftogaz said on Friday that it had paid $15 million to Russia’s Gazprom for March… …read more Source:...
EU Unlikely To Offer More To Eastern Partners At Upcoming Summit
EU leaders at an upcoming Eastern Partnership summit in Riga are unlikely to offer a closer relationship between Brussels and some of its eastern neighbors, outside of the already negotiated association agreements, according to a copy of the text seen by RFE/RL. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
10 things you need to know before European markets open
Good morning! Here are 10 of the most important stories in markets today. Greece is to re-submit a reform list to Europe’s institutions within days. Greece has agreed to give creditors a new list of reforms within days in order to secure bailout funds, a statement said Friday after talks between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European...
Leaders Of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan To Meet
The trilateral meeting in Astana was originally scheduled for March 12 and 13, but Russian President Vladimir Putin pulled out at the last minute, sparking rumors, denied by the Kremlin, over his health. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
