Section: US & Canada
Despite Ukraine cease-fire, default risk still high
Despite a tentative cease-fire and multibillion-dollar IMF aid package, Ukraine’s economy remains in peril. …read more Source:...
How the Ceasefire With Russia Might Save Ukraine
The U.S.-endorsed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is widely viewed as a win for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But it might be exactly what Ukraine needs to prevent an economic collapse. The deal forces Ukrainian President Petro O. Poroshenko to acknowledge gains made by pro-Russian separatists. Ultimately, Putin is the only one who can...
Judge Putin on his actions, not ceasefire deal: Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will judge Russian President Vladimir Putin on his actions, not the ceasefire agreement reached Thursday with Ukraine. …read more Source: The Toronto...
EU extremely wary about Ukraine peace deal, cease-fire
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders expressed caution Thursday about the peace deal hammered out for eastern Ukraine, saying the cease-fire must be respected before any scaling back of sanctions against Moscow can be considered. “It will be very important for us to continue to keep up the necessary pressure, the necessary vigilance, for there...
EU Extremely Wary About Ukraine Peace Deal, Cease-Fire
EU President Donald Tusk urges caution over Ukraine peace deal, cease-fire key test …read more Source: ABC...
EU extremely wary about Ukraine peace deal, cease-fire
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders expressed caution Thursday about the peace deal hammered out for eastern Ukraine, saying the cease-fire… …read more Source:...
Kiev, rebels sign cease-fire, but Ukraine’s path to peace remains steep (+video)
The deal, backed by leaders from Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany, includes a withdrawal of heavy weapons and a prisoner exchange. But it also retains the problems that led to the collapse of a similar deal in September. …read more Source: Christian Science...
How Putin Came Out On Top in Ukraine Ceasefire Deal
Despite his famous tendency to keep people waiting, Vladimir Putin arrived early on Wednesday at the latest round of negotiations to end the war in eastern Ukraine, and on Thursday he was also the first to emerge when they were over, looking pale and tired but, on the whole, rather satisfied with himself. “It was not the best night of my life,”...
Stocks Rise, Nearing Record Highs
U.S. stocks climbed, with major benchmarks nearing record highs, buoyed by a truce deal in Ukraine and strong quarterly earnings reports. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Ukraine Cease-Fire Hopes Exceed Expectations
Brussels Beat: European leaders recognize that the agreement could be rendered as meaningless as the previous cease-fire deal. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
