Section: US & Canada
Thousands in Moscow protest Ukraine’s ‘fascist coup’
The demonstrators gathered near Red Square on Saturday to protest year-old ouster of Ukraine’s Russia-leaning president. …read more Source: Toronto...
Pope meets Germany’s Merkel to discuss Ukraine, poverty
Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflict in Ukraine and the fight against poverty during a private audience on Saturday. …read more Source: CTV...
U.S., Europe Discuss Further Russian Sanctions
The U.S. and its European allies are discussing additional sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry said ahead of a meeting with U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Kerry: U.S. Considering Extra Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine
LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday the United States and its allies were not prepared to play games with Russia and are discussing additional sanctions against Moscow over its role in eastern Ukraine, undermining a European-brokered truce. “Russia has engaged in an absolutely brazen and cynical...
Russians Protest ‘Fascist Coup’ In Ukraine On Anniversary Of Yanukovych Ouster
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of protesters have gathered in downtown Moscow to demonstrate against what they describe as a “fascist coup” one year ago in neighboring Ukraine. The demonstrators gathered near Red Square on Saturday to protest events in Ukraine, where a pro-European protest movement last year led to the ouster of the...
Ousted Yanukovich Speaks of Return to Ukraine
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 Kiev… …read more Source:...
US, Britain Discussing New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine
LONDON – The United States and Britain are discussing new sanctions against Russia as Ukraine’s week-old cease-fire proves ineffective.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Moscow is being extraordinarily craven for supporting Ukrainian separatists in fighting that has… …read more Source:...
Ukraine preparing for ‘full-scale war,’ says former envoy to Canada
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says he is preparing for “full-scale war” against Russia and wants Canada to help by supplying lethal weapons and the training to use them. Vadym Prystaiko, who until last fall was Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada, says the world must not be afraid of joining Ukraine in the fight against a nuclear...
U.S., Britain discuss new Russian sanctions over Ukraine
Week-old ceasefire continues to unravel …read more Source: The Globe and...
Kerry: Russia Engaged in ‘Brazen and Cynical’ Behavior in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community is discussing additional sanctions on Russia for its land grabs in Ukraine, saying Russia has engaged in “an absolutely brazen and cynical process” over the past few days. Speaking in London before talks with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Kerry told...
