Section: US & Canada
Study: Embargo wouldn’t hurt Russia
A pro-Russian fighters’ APC stands abandoned near the city of Lisichansk, Luhansk region, eastern Ukraine Saturday, July 26, 2014. Volunteers from the Donbas Battalion, a volunteer militia for… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Francona: Putin’s real end game in Ukraine
Rick Francona says the reported artillery firing from Russian territory is a sign Vladimir Putin has escalated the Ukraine battle …read more Source:...
AP Analysis: Putin stays on offense in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin might be expected to hunker down into defense mode as he is besieged by accusations of Russian involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Fl… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Study: Embargo wouldn’t hurt Russia
European Union countries exported $583 million of military equipment to Russia last year, less than 1 percent of the nation’s $68 billion defense budget, according to a study by IHS Jane’s, which provides analysis on the defense industry and security issues. The propriety of arms sales to Russia was questioned last week as the U.S....
Ukraine prepares offensive in hopes of retaking rebel stronghold of Donetsk
By Ayse Wieting And David McHugh DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials said their forces advanced to the outskirts of a key town north of Donetsk on Saturday as they try to retake the stronghold held for months by pro-Russia rebels. The move comes as Ukrainian forces appear to have gained some momentum recently by retaking control of...
AP Analysis: Putin stays on offense in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin might be expected to hunker down into defense mode as he is besieged by accusations of Russian involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Instead he has stayed on offense and appears to positioning for the long game. …read more Source: Miami...
AP Analysis: Putin likely to stay on offense in Ukraine in face of heavy pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin might be expected to hunker down into defense mode as he is besieged by accusations of Russian involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. …read more Source: FOX...
AP Analysis: Putin stays on offense in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin might be expected to hunker down into defense mode as he is besieged by accusations of Russian involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Just hours after the crash, Putin laid the groundwork for this approach, saying at a meeting of economic officials that “the tragedy...
Ukraine Claims Success Against Pro-Russia Separatists
Ukrainian forces appear to have gained some momentum recently by retaking control of territory from the rebels. …read more Source:...
Ukraine launches offensive to retake Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials said their forces advanced to the outskirts of a key town north of Donetsk on Saturday as they try to retake the stronghold held for months by pro-Russia rebels.The move comes as Ukrainian forces appear to have gained some momentum recently by retaking control of territory from the rebels. But Russia...
