Section: US & Canada
EU assesses sports sanctions against Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union nations are looking at sporting sanctions to punish Russia for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis but diplomats say the immediate targeting of high-profile events like the 2018 World Cup is unlikely at this stage. An EU official with knowledge of the proposals … …read more Source: The Washington...
Confusion surrounds purported ceasefire deal in eastern Ukraine
The office of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in agreement on a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, but the statement was ambiguous and there was no immediate indication that the fighting would stop. …read more Source:...
Kremlin Dampens Ukraine Ceasefire Claims
The Kremlin said on Wednesday President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko had agreed on steps towards peace in eastern Ukraine but a ceasefire had not been agreed between Moscow and Kiev because Russia is not a party to the conflict. Poroshenko’s press office said in a statement that Moscow and Kiev had agreed on a...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Claims ‘Permanent Ceasefire’ Reached With Russia; Kremlin Refutes Reports
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to each other over a telephone conversation on Wednesday, and reportedly agreed on a permanent cease-fire in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region. However, the Kremlin has denied the Ukrainian leader’s claims. …read more Source: International Business...
Ukraine president says cease-fire with Russia agreed
The office of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached agreement on a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: New York Daily...
Ukrainian President’s Office Announces Cease-Fire With Russia
President Petro O. Poroshenko said Ukraine had reached a deal with Russia for the crisis in eastern Ukraine, but a Kremlin spokesman said Russia could not negotiate a cease-fire because it was not a party to the conflict. …read more Source: The New York...
Ukraine claims cease-fire with Russia reached; Russia says not yet
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced the truce Wednesday. …read more Source: USA...
EU assesses sports sanctions against Russia
European Union nations are looking at sporting sanctions to punish Russia for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis but diplomats say the immediate targeting of high-profile events like the 2018 World Cup is unlikely at this stage. …read more Source: Miami...
Obama: US committed to Estonia's security
TALLINN, Estonia — Mounting a show of solidarity with NATO allies, President Barack Obama announced plans Wednesday to send more Air Force units and aircraft to the Baltics, as he sought to reassure nations on edge over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source: Boston...
Obama: US committed to Estonia’s security
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Mounting a show of solidarity with NATO allies, President Barack Obama announced plans Wednesday to send more Air Force units and aircraft to the Baltics, as he sought to reassure nations on edge over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. With Moscow supporting pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, NATO allies such...
