Section: US & Canada
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has announced new economic sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy in the latest move by the U.S. to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his support for Ukrainian rebels…. …read more Source: Associated...
John Kerry says ‘no shred of evidence’ that Russia is helping to ease Ukraine fight
The United States says there’s been “no shred of evidence” that Russia is willing to help end the violence and bloodshed between the Ukraine separatists backed by Moscow and the government in Kiev. …read more Source: New York Daily...
Lavrov and Kerry talk about Cold war-era arms deal
MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the chief diplomats from Russia and the United States have discussed the situation in Ukraine and the fulfillment of a Cold War-era arms control deal that the U.S. has accused Russia of violating.It said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the...
Lavrov and Kerry talk about Cold war-era arms deal
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the chief diplomats from Russia and the United States have discussed the situation in Ukraine and the fulfillment of a Cold War-era arms control deal that the U.S. has accused Russia of violating. The U.S. accused Russia Monday of violating the treaty by testing a new ground-launched cruise...
Heavier weapons leading to more civilian deaths in Ukraine
Large unguided rockets and artillery fired into civilian areas is raising the death toll in the fight against Russian separatists quickly …read more Source:...
Lavrov and Kerry talk about Cold war-era arms deal
MOSCOW (AP) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the chief diplomats from Russia and the United States have discussed the situation in Ukraine and the fulfillment of a Cold War-era arms control deal that the U.S. has accused Russia of violating. It said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and … …read more Source: The...
Ukraine makes headway on clearing path to jetliner crash site
A Ukrainian military offensive could finally be clearing a path to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, government officials said Tuesday, a development that could affect both the investigation into the downed airliner and Ukraine’s war effort. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
MH17 Crash Site Pictures: Ukraine, Donetsk Republic Fighting Near Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane
The fighting between Ukrainian armed forces and the Donetsk Republic is drawing near the crashed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Fighting not far from cockpit #mh17 pic.twitter.com/kiCw8WCiIg — Nazanine Moshiri (@nazaninemoshiri) July 29, 2014 Check out some pictures of the damage done in Donetsk. People come out from their houses after...
EU Agrees to Broad Sanctions On Russia
The EU agreed to place sanctions on broad sectors of the Russian economy, marking a significant escalation of the bloc’s response to allegations that Moscow is fueling the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Few Want To Take Responsibility As Civilian Casualties Add Up In Ukraine War
As Kyiv closes in on separatist positions in eastern Ukraine, questions linger over civilian casualties. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
