Section: US & Canada
State Dept. Says ‘Land Grab’ in Debalsteve Must Be Accounted For
A top U.S. diplomat accused pro-Russian rebels of committing a “land grab” in eastern Ukraine and vowed to impose additional sanctions against Moscow if violations of last week’s ceasefire agreement continue. The remarks from Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken follow the rebel capture of the strategic town of Debaltseve last week after...
Analysis: Ukraine forces outmanned, outgunned by rebels
Ukraine’s Russian-backed separatists have far superiolr weapons, thanks to Russia …read more Source: USA...
Russia Pushes Patriotic Ringtones for Putin
Russia is kicking off a national campaign to ramp up morale ahead of Victory Day, that allows citizens to download patriotic war songs for free ringtones and express their national pride with their mobile devices. The drive comes as Russia suffers a recession spurred by low oil prices and sanctions imposed by the West for the conflict in Ukraine,...
Bulgaria Key Battleground in US-Russia Energy War
As the U.S. wages a high-profile campaign against Russia over Ukraine, it is also battling Kremlin-dominance on another front – energy in Eastern Europe. NATO member Bulgaria, which relies on Russia for 85 percent of its natural gas and all its nuclear fuel, is on the frontline of this confrontation. “For Russia, energy has always been a...
Ukraine Rebels Celebrate Victory at Strategic City With a Festive Rally
Morale is high as Soviet flags, medals and cheering crowds greet pro-Russian soldiers in Donetsk. …read more Source: The New York...
Why We Must Offend Religion More
Our enduring deference to toxic ancient myths is what allows religion to survive. “Yes, it is freedom of speech, but,” said Inna Shevchenko, the 24-year-old leader of the topless, fiercely atheist activist group Femen in France. On Feb. 14 she was addressing the conference on art, blasphemy and freedom of expression held at the Krudttønden, a...
Will ISIS drag America and its allies into a World War?
Between the emergence of ISIS and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move on Ukraine, many experts wonder if we are heading for another major global conflict. …read more Source: CNY...
Sweden hopes Ukraine truce mends Russia-EU relations
Swedish Ambassador Bjorn Lyrvall discussed European economy, Ukraine with USA TODAY. …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine says pro-Russian separatist forces shell southeastern villages
The Kiev government says it can’t withdraw heavy weaponry from the front line while its troops are under attack. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Ukraine says weapons withdrawal not yet possible due to rebel attacks
Ukraine delayed a promised pullback of heavy weapons from the front line Monday, blaming continuing attacks from separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
