Section: US & Canada
Pro-Russians Using Truce To Amass Heavy Weapons And Troops, Says Ukraine
The Ukrainian military has raised concerns Tuesday that pro-Russian separatists are using a ceasefire to amass heavy weapons in the rebel-held city of Donetsk. “(Rebels) are continuing to transport equipment and artillery ammunition intensively via the Debaltseve railway junction and build weapons storages around Donetsk,” said Andriy...
Luxury Firms Feel Russia’s Recession
They’re the luxury brands Russia’s middle class shoppers love – normally that is. With Russia’s economy struggling due to sanctions over Ukraine and weaker oil prices even this fairly recession proof section of society is feeling the pinch. Europe’s luxury retail sector is certainly noticing. A new report by tax...
U.S. Says More Russian Tanks Have Crossed Into Ukraine
The United States says Russia has transferred more weapons to separatists in recent days despite an ongoing cease-fire. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pro-Russian Rebels Preparing Advance ‘On All Fronts’, Warn Ukraine Fighters
Pro-Russian rebels are preparing an advance “on all fronts” in Ukraine’s eastern territories by the end of this week, according to purported conversations between rebels, intercepted by Kiev-loyal forces. A statement on Facebook by the pro-Ukrainian Azov volunteer battalion, said that rebels are planning a possible attack on the town of...
Lavrov Blasts EU’s Tusk Over Ukraine Comments
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday for “stirring up tensions” between Moscow and the bloc against what he said was a desire by some member states for better ties with the Kremlin. Lavrov, speaking at a news conference in Moscow after talks with visiting Spanish Foreign Minister Jose...
Ukraine president says arms withdrawal almost complete
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president says government and rebel forces have pulled back most of their heavy weapons in the east, but each side accused the other on Tuesday of stalling on complying with other terms of a cease-fire deal. The cautious optimism articulated by Petro Poroshenko was tempered Tuesday by his foreign minister, who...
Ukraine president says arms withdrawal almost complete
KIEV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s president says government and rebel forces have pulled back most of their heavy weapons in the east, but each side accused the other on Tuesday of stalling on complying with other terms of a cease-fire deal. The cautious optimism articulated by Petro Poroshenko was tempered Tuesday by his foreign minister, who...
AP Interview: Syrian magnate denies buying Islamic State oil
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian businessman facing European Union sanctions denied on Tuesday allegations that he bought oil from the Islamic State group for President Bashar Assad’s government. Speaking to The Associated Press in his Damascus office, Haswani said the EU sanctions and accusations are politically motivated and said he is...
AP Interview: Syrian magnate denies buying Islamic State oil
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian businessman facing European Union sanctions denied on Tuesday allegations that he bought oil from the Islamic State group for President Bashar Assad’s government. The EU put sanctions last week on George Haswani and six other prominent Syrian businessmen, freezing their assets and banning them from traveling...
Ukraine says pro-Russian rebels are rearming during truce
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which monitors the pull-back of weapons, has said it cannot fully confirm withdrawal on both sides. …read more Source: Christian Science...
