Section: US & Canada
Monitors Praise Ukraine Vote, Russia Wants ‘Constructive’ Government
International observers have given Ukraine’s parliamentary elections a stamp of approval, while Russia said it hopes the vote will ease tension by ushering in a “constructive” government. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ten Takeaways From Ukraine’s Vote
Ukrainian voters have given the government of President Petro Poroshenko a clear mandate for a pro-European future. But there are still issues of concern following the October 26 vote. Here are 10 takeaways. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
OSCE releases preliminary assessment of Ukraine’s parliamentary elections
JC FinleyKIEV, Ukraine, Oct. 27 (UPI) — The OSCE’s International Election Observatory Mission released its preliminary assessment of Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections held Sunday. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine Votes, With More Strife to Come
Ukrainian voters made more mature choices in yesterday’s elections, but the country’s immediate future is still bleak. …read more Source:...
Ukraine elects most pro-Western parliament in country’s 23-year history
The vote comes to the consternation of the conflict-torn eastern regions of the country where insurgent leaders announced they were switching to Russian time …read more Source: Calgary...
2 pro-Europe parties lead Ukraine parliament vote
2 pro-European parties take joint lead Ukraine parliamentary election …read more Source:...
Rights Group: Russia Must Probe Deaths, Abductions in Crimea
Russia must investigate the deaths and abductions of activists in Crimea who have opposed Moscow’s annexation of the peninsula and ensure the rights of minorities and media are respected, a leading European human rights watchdog said on Monday. In a 16-page report, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks...
Poland To Move Thousands Of Troops East
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s defense minister tells The Associated Press that the country will move thousands of troops toward its eastern borders in a historic realignment of a military structure built in the Cold War. Tomasz Siemoniak says the troops are needed in the east because of the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. He said Monday...
Poland to move thousands of troops east towards Ukraine, defense minister says
Poland’s defense minister tells The Associated Press that the country will move thousands of troops toward its eastern borders in a historic realignment of a military structure built in the Cold War. …read more Source: FOX...
Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Petro Poroshenko Solidify Control
The preliminary results solidify the authority of a government that, despite European backing, has been unable to suppress a pro-Russian separatist movement. …read more Source: The New York...
