Section: US & Canada
One Year After Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine Faces Same Corruption, War, Even Worse Economy
KIEV, Ukraine — Natalie Novikova takes a sip of coffee, a rare break for the struggling child psychologist who has taken a second job as a kindergarten teacher to support her family. “The money I make is enough to survive, but nothing more,” said the 38-year-old single mother, while sitting at a café. “It’s really hard to devote some...
Ukraine, rebels say shelling continues despite ceasefire
The warring sides were to begin drawing back heavy weapons from the front lines Tuesday, but international monitors say they’ve seen no sign yet. …read more Source: Toronto...
U.S., Allies Weigh New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
Secretary of State John Kerry was in London on Saturday to meet with allies over possible new sanction on Russia. …read more Source:...
Russian conscripts tell of fears of being sent to Ukraine
MOSCOW – When Alexander was due to finish his year of mandatory military service in October, his commander told him he had no choice: He had to sign a contract to extend his stay in the army and head to southern Russia for troop exercises. The 20-year-old knew that meant he might end up fighting alongside pro-Russian separatists in eastern...
Kerry on Ukraine: ‘We’re not going to play this game’
Secretary of State accuses Moscow of “craven behavior” in violations of week-old cease-fire. …read more Source: USA...
Thousands rally in Moscow against Ukraine and the West
Thousands of Russians gathered near Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, to lash out at Ukraine and the West. The rally marked the one-year anniversary of Ukraine’s pro-European protests. …read more Source: Global...
A Year After Fleeing Ukraine, Yanukovich Speaks of Return
Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago after being toppled by months of street protests, said he was ready to return to Ukraine if the opportunity arose. The pro-Russian leader was overthrown by the “Maidan” uprising in Kyiv against his decision to back away from a deal that would have taken the...
Kerry considers sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Secretary of State accuses Moscow of “craven behavior” in attacks that ended week-old truce. …read more Source: USA...
Thousands Attend ‘Anti-Maidan’ Protest In Moscow
Thousands of Russians marched in Moscow on February 21 to mark the first anniversary of what they view as a “coup” in neighboring Ukraine. Participants in the march carried flags with the face of Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and posters with anti-U.S. and pro-Kremlin slogans. (Mumin Shakirov, RFE/RL’s...
Ukraine Conflict to Dominate Talks as Kerry Lands in London
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in London on Saturday (February 21) for meetings with his U.K. counterpart, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. A senior U.S. official said the Ukrainian conflict was expected to dominate the talks between Kerry and Hammond and that the two would discuss possible penalties that could be imposed...
