Section: US & Canada
Russian Aid Convoy Deal Reached
Russia’s foreign minister said an accord has been reached for the delivery of what Moscow says is humanitarian aid to conflict-torn eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Ukraine: Reports Of Attack On Civilian Convoy Near Luhansk
Ukraine’s government and pro-Russian separatists are blaming one another for an attack on a convoy carrying people who were fleeing the fighting near the eastern city of Luhansk.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Anti-Putin protesters sentenced to prison over 2012 rally
Prosecution of a dozen protesters has come to symbolize what Putin’s foes regard as a crackdown to silence dissent while the world is distracted by the Ukraine crisis …read more Source: The Globe and...
Russia: Agreement on Ukraine aid, not on cease-fire
Russia said all issues related to it sending a humanitarian convoy to Ukraine had been resolved but no progress has been made in cease-fire talks. …read more Source:...
Ukraine claims rebels fire on civilian convoy
Ukraine claimed Monday that rebels in the east of the country fired rockets and mortars on civilians trying to flee from the region’s intense fighting. …read more Source:...
Russian Aid Convoy Awaits Inspection At Ukraine Border As ‘Difficult’ Truce Talks End In Berlin
Update as of 6:00 a.m. EDT: A Ukrainian convoy carrying refugees from the conflict-ridden region of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine was struck by rockets and mortars, allegedly fired by pro-Moscow rebels, BBC reported, citing Ukrainian military sources. The report added that though the news was yet to be independently confirmed, Ukrainian officials...
Russia says humanitarian convoy for Ukraine cleared
Moscow says “all questions” about truck convoy waiting at border answered, but tensions in Ukraine’s east are clearly not easing …read more Source:...
March of silence one month after MH17 passengers killed in eastern Ukraine
Thousands march in silence in the Netherlands to remember the victims of the downed Malaysian flight MH17, shot down over eastern Ukraine, one month ago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Video provided by Reuters …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine: rebels fire on civilian convoy
Russia’s foreign minister earlier said he expects the extensive humanitarian aid mission for eastern Ukraine to enter the country in the near future. The humanitarian aid convoy from Russia has been watched with suspicion by Ukraine and Western countries, who suggest it could be used to spirit in weapons for the separatists, who are...
European Stocks Rebound
European stocks rebounded in early trade Monday with investors taking comfort from some signs of easing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
