Section: US & Canada
Ukraine: The struggle between hard and soft power
The crisis in Ukraine seems to be slipping closer to all-out war, as Russian President Vladimir Putin called for “statehood” for its disputed region. …read more Source:...
Australia To Ramp Up Sanctions Against Russia; Lavrov Says No Intention To Invade Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Monday that the country will increase sanctions against Russia amid escalating tension in eastern Ukraine. Australia’s decision comes despite Russia’s foreign minister asserting that his country will not conduct a military intervention in Ukraine. …read more Source: International...
Ruble Sinks Against the Dollar
The Russian ruble hit a fresh record low against the U.S. dollar after continuing fighting in Ukraine over the weekend, while European stocks were steady. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Lavrov Professes No Russian ‘Military Intervention’ In Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on September 1 that the Russian military would not intervene in Ukraine, something Kyiv and the West say it has already done. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
Good morning! Here’s what people will about on Monday, also Labor Day in the United States. 1. In response to the killing of three Jewish teens in June, Israel said it has plans to takeover nearly 1,000 acres of land in the Palestinian-occupied West Bank. The move is believed to be the “largest seizure by Israel in 30 years,”...
Russia says it won’t interfere in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the comments to a Russian news agency Monday. …read more Source: USA...
New sanctions will force Russia to ‘protect our economy,’ Lavrov says
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday any new sanctions from the European Union or the U.S. would force Russia to protect its economy, citizens and businesses. …read more Source:...
Ukraine soldiers in battle with Russian tanks in Lugansk: Kiev
Kiev (AFP) – Ukrainian troops on Monday were battling a Russian tank division in the eastern city of Lugansk, Kiev said, in its latest allegation of Moscow’s direct involvement in the conflict.”The battle between Ukrainian paratroopers and a reinforced tank battalion of the Russian armed forces is continuing with the goal of...
Ukraine forces lose more ground to rebels as Putin calls for ‘statehood’ talks
Ukrainian forces lost more ground Sunday as Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Kiev to engage in talks on “statehood in southeastern Ukraine” ahead of cease-fire talks scheduled to begin Monday in Belarus. …read more Source: FOX...
Lavrov Urges Ukraine Cease-fire as Parties Hold Talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says talks Monday in Belarus should focus on an immediate, unconditional cease-fire in Ukraine. The meeting in Minsk involves representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It was not clear if pro-Russian separatists would also take part. Lavrov also said...
