Section: US & Canada
Pro-Russia rebels confident after making gains
STAROBESHEVE, Ukraine (AP) — As the survivor of a tank attack on a Ukrainian army truck was being carried into an ambulance, he was showered with verbal abuse by a rebel fighter…. …read more Source: Associated...
World conflicts will dominate Sunday TV talk shows
Ukraine, Syria and Iraq take center stage …read more Source: USA...
Russia ‘practically in a war state’ with E.U., says Lithuania leader
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite claimed Russia is “practically” at war with Europe ahead of a meeting with European Union leaders which will likely result in more sanctions on Russia. “It is the fact that Russia is in a war state against Ukraine. That means it is in a state of … …read more Source: The...
Ukraine and Russia ‘very close’ to ‘full-scale war’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Saturday his country is “very close to the point of no return” in its conflict with Russia, a point he defined as “full-scale war.” …read more Source:...
Russia Effectively at War with EU -Lithuanian President
Russia is at war with Ukraine and so effectively at war with Europe, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said on Saturday, calling on Europe to supply Kiev with military equipment. “It is the fact that Russia is in a war state against Ukraine. That means it is in a state of war against a country which would like to be closely integrated...
Pro-Russian Rebels Inspire Toy Soldier Maker
A toy soldier maker in Moscow prepares for the launch of his new collection — they’re pro-Russian rebel fighters inspired by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Timur Zamilov says he previously designed a set of toy soldiers after the annexation of Crimea. …read more Source: The Boston...
Pro-Russia Rebels Confident After Making Gains
STAROBESHEVE, Ukraine—As the survivor of a tank attack on a Ukrainian army truck was being carried into an ambulance, he was showered with verbal abuse by a rebel fighter. “Why didn’t you say before that you were alive? Why so quiet?” the rebel taunted. Minutes later, the Ukrainian soldier drew his last breath. Under the gaze of rebels,...
Russia and Ukraine Close to ‘Point of No Return’ -EU
As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives in Brussels Saturday in a bid for Europe’s support. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso warns Russia against escalating the crisis. …read more Source: The Boston...
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Russia demands publication of recordings from downed flight MH17 [Photos]
Russia is demanding to know why international investigators have yet to publish the black box data from a Malaysian airliner that was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July, a deputy defence minister said in an interview published on Saturday. …read more Source: The Toronto...
Ukraine rebels’ confidence boosted by string of victories
After weeks of yielding ground, the Russian-backed separatists are brimming with confidence following a string of seemingly effortless victories. …read more Source: CTV...
