Section: US & Canada
After Hefty Currency Fall, Ukraine Raises Key Interest Rate
KIEV, Ukraine— Following a massive fall in its currency that has stoked inflationary pressures, Ukraine has raised a key interest rate by a massive 5.5 percentage points. The National Bank of Ukraine said in a statement on Thursday that the refinancing rate has been raised from 14 to 19.5 percent in a bid to “provide a stable and controllable...
US Envoy Kerry Urges Russia to Back Peace in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine— In a new push for peace in eastern Ukraine, the leaders of France and Germany announced Thursday they were heading to Kiev and Moscow with a proposal to end the fighting. The surprise move appeared aimed at heading off U.S. considerations of giving Ukraine lethal military aid, something many European nations oppose. The flurry of...
Flash Points: What can the U.S. and Europe do to help Ukraine?
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian militias in Eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
U.S and Europe Make New Bid to Stop War in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — In a new push for peace in eastern Ukraine, the leaders of France and Germany announced Thursday they were heading to Kiev and Moscow with a proposal to end the fighting. The surprise move appeared aimed at heading off U.S. considerations of giving Ukraine lethal military aid, something many European nations oppose. The flurry of...
Putin just invited the new Greek prime minister to Moscow
Relations between Russia and the new government in Greece continue to warm. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited the new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to visit Russia, reports Vedomosti. “The president invited Tsipras to visit Russia at a convenient time. They discussed international issues, Ukraine and the situation...
European Leaders Push New Peace Plan For Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — In a new push for peace in eastern Ukraine, the leaders of France and Germany announced Thursday they were heading to Kiev and Moscow with a proposal to end the fighting. The surprise move appeared aimed at heading off U.S. considerations of giving Ukraine lethal military aid, something many European nations oppose. The...
U.S. envoy John Kerry urges Russia to commit to Ukraine peace
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, standing with Ukraine’s president after their talks in Kiev, has urged Russia to show its commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine …read more Source:...
Top NATO general warns of Russian reaction to arming Ukraine
BRUSSELS – The top NATO commander warned Thursday that any move to provide Ukraine with lethal defensive weapons must take into account any possible angry reaction from Russia. U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove said that any action the U.S. or other Western nations take “could trigger a more strident reaction from Russia.” His remarks come...
After hefty currency fall, Ukraine raises key interest rate
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Following a massive fall in its currency that has stoked inflationary pressures, Ukraine has raised a key interest rate by a massive 5.5 percentage points. …read more Source: U.S....
US envoy Kerry urges Russia to commit to peace in Ukraine
At least 5 killed in artillery strike on hospital in Donetsk eastern Ukraine …read more Source:...
