Section: US & Canada
Shelling in eastern Ukraine, at least 1 dead
Despite the cease-fire and a law passed by the Ukrainian parliament Tuesday granting greater autonomy to rebel-held parts of the east, civilian casualties have continued to rise, adding to the estimated 3,000 people killed. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Building hit by rocket in eastern Ukraine, at least 1 dead, imperiling fragile cease-fire
A building has been hit by rocket fire in the eastern Ukraine city of Donetsk, killing at least one person and adding to the growing number of civilian casualties in the region despite a nearly two-week-old cease-fire. …read more Source: FOX...
Ukraine Strengthens Ties with EU
Ukraine’s parliament has ratified an agreement that strengthens economic and political ties between Ukraine and the EU. …read more Source: The Boston...
Canada set to strengthen Ukraine ties with loans, humanitarian aid
Ottawa expected to make new humanitarian aid commitments, finalize millions in loans during visit by President Petro Poroshenko …read more Source: The Globe and...
Ukrainian Leader to Seek Greater US Support on Visit
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko visits Washington this week amid a shaky cease-fire with Russian-backed separatists, the ratification of an EU pact, and moves to grant self-rule to eastern Ukraine. As he tackles a range of challenges, the Ukrainian leader is expected to press for greater U.S. support during talks Thursday with President...
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce New Russian Sanctions Legislation
The chairman and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee introduced a new bill on September 16 stiffening sanctions against Russia and providing more military assistance to Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poroshenko Due To Visit Canada, United States
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is due to depart for North America on September 17. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine-EU Association Agreement Ratified Despite Tremendous Pressure From Russia
BRUSSELS—Members of the Ukrainian Parliament and the European Parliament voted today to ratify an agreement that sparked unrest in Ukraine almost a year ago. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko,called the vote “historic.” The association agreement lays a framework for political cooperation and better trade relations between the two, requiring...
Ukraine ratifies association with EU, grants concessions to rebels
New deal lowers trade tariffs between Europe and Ukraine and requires Ukrainian goods to meet European regulatory standards. …read more Source: Toronto...
Ukraine lawmakers OK EU pact, autonomy and amnesty for rebels
Ukrainian lawmakers Tuesday endorsed an association agreement with the European Union, making a decisive turn in favor of closer relations with Western neighbors in spite of the 10-month-old conflict that possibility has ignited with Russia. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko must first sign the autonomy bill and bring it into force, Alexander...
