Section: US & Canada
Russian Americans Offer Mixed Views of Ukraine Conflict
While polls within Russia indicate overwhelming popular support for President Vladimir Putin’s policies and actions in eastern Ukraine, the hundreds of thousands of Russian immigrants living in New York seem divided in their reactions to recent developments. Lev Borschevskiy, a veteran journalist and active member of the Russian American...
Heavy fighting breaks out in Ukraine, killing at least 6
Heavy fighting broke out Sunday between Ukrainian and rebel forces on the north side of Donetsk, killing at least six people in one of the most serious clashes since the 10-day-old cease-fire came into force. Tanks were on the streets mid-afternoon, and pro-Russia rebel fighters raced reinforcements along the main boulevard in civilian cars...
The painful secrecy of Russia’s war in Ukraine
For months, Moscow has denied its army is involved in the conflict, but as the corpses return home, people are starting to ask questions …read more Source: The Globe and...
Election Victories Strengthen Putin’s Grip Around Russia and Crimea
Candidates loyal to President Vladimir V. Putin appeared to be headed to overwhelming victories on Sunday in regional and local elections across Russia, including in Crimea. …read more Source: The New York...
Tensions In Ukraine Increase As Cease-Fire Appears To Have Dissolved
A week-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine has all but broken down. Shelling that was previously constrained to the airport in Donetsk reached the city over the weekend.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Rebels parade through Ukraine city amid tentative cease-fire
People living in Luhansk emerged after months of hiding from shelling; Donetsk reports ongoing fighting near airport …read more Source:...
Fighting in Eastern Ukraine City Kills at Least 6
The battle in Donetsk between rebels and Kiev government forces was one of the most serious clashes in a 10-day-old cease-fire. …read more Source: The New York...
Ukraine Leader Criticized Over EU Deal Delay
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko faces rising criticism for his decision to delay implementation of part of a European Union deal to avoid threatened Russian retaliation. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Britain mourns slain hostage; another under threat
File-This Aug. 28, 2014, file photo shows President Barack Obama speaking about the economy, Iraq, and Ukraine, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. Obama o… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Dutch police release Israeli rabbi accused of sex crimes
(JTA) — Dutch police released Eliezer Berland, a rabbi who had been arrested because he is wanted for questioning in Israel in connection with alleged sex crimes. Berland, founder of the Shuvu Bonim religious seminary in Israel and a member of the Breslov Hasidic sect, was released Friday. His passport, however, remained with the Dutch police...
