Section: US & Canada
NATO says Russian military definitely moving into Ukraine
MOSCOW — NATO accused Russia of sending troops and weapons into eastern Ukraine Wednesday, as Ukrainian officials announced that they are bracing for a return to hostilities in the eastern part of the country. Read full article >> …read more Source: The Washington...
NATO says Russian troops are in Ukraine
SOFIA, Bulgaria—NATO’s top commander says new columns of Russian troops and tanks have rolled into eastern Ukraine, the claim promptly denied by Moscow. U.S. Gen. Philip Breedlove said Wednesday that in the last two days “we have seen columns of Russian equipment, primarily Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defense systems and...
Russian bomber patrols to reach Gulf of Mexico
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s long-range bombers will conduct regular patrol missions from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, the military said Wednesday, a show of muscle reflecting tensions with the West over Ukraine. A statement from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu came as NATO’s chief commander … …read...
Russian bombers to patrol from Arctic to Gulf of Mexico
In show of muscle reflecting tensions with West over Ukraine, Russia says its long-range bombers will conduct regular patrol missions. …read more Source: Toronto...
The French Firm Due To Hand Over A Warship To Russia Is Not Picking Up The Phone
The French firm responsible for delivering the first of two Mistral class helicopter carriers to Russia is no longer picking up the phone to Russian officials, Ria Novosti reports. The news service quotes a high-ranking defence source as saying of the French firm: “They remain silent, there is no contact with them. They are to hand it over...
‘White Widow’ killed in Ukraine according to Russian report
“White Widow” Samantha Lewthwaite, one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists, has reportedly been shot dead in the Ukraine by a volunteer Russian sniper. …read more Source: New York Daily...
NATO’s top commander says Russian troops and tanks have rolled into Ukraine
NATO’s top commander says new columns of Russian troops and tanks have rolled into eastern Ukraine, the claim promptly denied by Moscow. …read more Source: Vancouver...
NATO: Russian troops, tanks, artillery move into Ukraine
A NATO commander says Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defense systems and Russian troops have crossed the border into increasingly fragile Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17: Russia Rejects Australia’s Call for Apology Over Downed Plane
Russia has categorically rejected Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s calls for an apology from top Kremlin officials over the the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and also in compensating families of the victims. “We totally refute the allegations and we want to commit to the full and impartial international investigation,”...
Russian Warships Head to Australia Ahead of G20 Summit
A fleet of Russian warships are heading towards Australia’s coast just days before the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia’s defence ministry announced on Wednesday. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) are monitoring four vessels, including a cruiser, a destroyer, a refuelling ship and one of the world’s most powerful tug boats....
