Section: US & Canada
Poland Senate speaker says Russia denies him entry for Nemtsov funeral
Warsaw (AFP) – Poland’s Senate speaker Bogdan Borusewicz said Monday that Russia had denied him entry for the funeral of outspoken opposition activist Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down in central Moscow on Friday.”I wanted to pay respect to the slain Boris Nemtsov and to all Russians who think like him. But I have just learnt...
Netherlands Boosts Defence Spending in Light of MH17
The Netherlands might be better known for its tulip fields and liberal ideals than bombs and bullets. However, a report commissioned by the European Leadership Network (ELN) has found that the Dutch are bucking the trend in western Europe in terms of military spending. The Dutch government boosted its defence budget to €8 billion for the fiscal...
After Nemstov’s Murder, the Russian Opposition Seeks a Way Forward
“First they shot down a Boeing in Ukraine and we thought nothing could be worse and now this nightmare, also a huge crash for Russia… Nobody should dare to gun down people by the Kremlin wall – this is unacceptable,” Olga Riabova, a designer, insists, sitting round a table with her friends under a crystal chandelier in a glamourous Moscow...
Romanian parliament approves new spy chief, who says Ukraine cyber safety among his priorities
The Romanian parliament has approved a new spy chief who has named the fight against corruption and cyber security in Ukraine as his priorities. …read more Source: FOX...
Romanian Parliament Approves New Spy Chief
Romanian parliament approves new spy chief, who says Ukraine cyber safety among his priorities …read more Source: ABC...
In Ukraine, U.S. Is Forfeiting New Cold War
No, the Soviet Union isn’t coming back. However, the Russian Federation is reasserting itself and a new Cold War has already opened. The first front in this war is Ukraine. How the United States responds now will influence how Russia acts and how Europe evolves for the rest of this century. Punishing Russia economically is poor consolation...
Nemtsov’s Murder Deepens Russia’s Journey Down a Dark Path
His killing has once again shaken the world of Russian politics and has shown just how sick it is with hatred, mistrust and intolerance — even toward a former senior Russian official. Many have expressed their condolences. Some of those sentiments were sincere — even coming from his political opponents, while some were insincere...
Putin critic Nemtsov’s date says she did not see his killer
The Ukrainian woman with Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov when he was gunned down told Russia media on Monday that she did not see his killer, as conflicting reports emerged about the availability of surveillance footage showing the slaying. …read more Source:...
Russia, Ukraine hold emergency gas talks in Brussels
BRUSSELS — Russia and Ukraine’s energy ministers are holding emergency talks after the Russian gas supplier said it would cut off deliveries to the war-torn country as soon as Tuesday if it does not get new payments. The European Union, which is mediating the talks in Brussels hoping to keep gas flowing despite the dispute, imports around...
Cease-fires Haven’t Halted ‘Merciless Devastation of Civilian Lives’ in Ukraine, U.N. Says
The civilian and military death toll in the conflict in eastern Ukraine is estimated to have surpassed 6,000, with hundreds killed in fighting in the past few weeks, according to a new report by the United Nations released Monday. The conflict first began in April 2014, when pro-Russian separatists took control of buildings in the eastern...
