Section: US & Canada
Ukraine leader pushes for tough action on Russia
Ukrainian’s President has urged the EU to take tough action against Russia over the separatist conflict in Ukraine’s eastern regions. …read more Source:...
EU to Consider Blocking New Loans to Russia
European Union leaders will work to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The EU leaders, who are scheduled to meet in Brussels later Wednesday, will step up sanctions...
Euro-Zone Trade With Russia Down Sharply
The euro zone’s surplus in its trade in goods with the rest of the world rose in May compared but trade with Russia has been hit by the conflict with Ukraine. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
BRICS: To Dismiss or Not to Dismiss?
My Folha colleague Clovis Rossi recently noted that my colleagues at the Council on Foreign Relations ignored this week’s BRICS summit when assembling the July “World Events Calendar.” Whether an editorial oversight or a conscious omission, the BRICS and BRICS-UNASUR summits are indeed barely on Washington’s radar. I share...
From foes to brothers in arms: Ukraine police and protesters unite
“Run for cover, everybody; get the hell out of here, on the double!” the leader of the commando unit shouted over his shoulder to the men behind him, his voice echoing eerily in the pitch-black basement. “It is a booby-trap. Watch your step for more wires as you go!” …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Draft Statement Says EU Will Work To Block New Loans To Russia
European Union leaders will work to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Scotland Will Be Banned From Europe For 5 Years If It Votes For Independence
If Scotland votes for independence in its referendum on Sept. 18, it will not be allowed to join the European Union for five years. New European Union chief Jean-Claude Juncker said last night that the EU needs to take a break from admitting new countries. “Under my presidency of the commission, ongoing negotiations will continue …...
Russia Feels Heat of Ukraine Conflict
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has shown journalists what it says is the aftermath of a shell attack on its soil on Sunday, which killed one man. …read more Source: The Boston...
US, EU Ready To Impose More Sanctions Against Russia While Rocket Attack Kills 11 In Donetsk
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday that Washington and the European Union are preparing further sanctions against Russia, even as a rocket attack in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk killed 11 people. …read more Source: International Business...
U.S. preparing unilateral sanctions on Russia
Until now, the U.S. has insisted on hitting Russia with penalties in concert with Europe. …read more Source: USA...
