Section: US & Canada
Ukraine Boxing Superstar Prepares for City Hall Arena
Vitaliy Klitschko is recognized as a Ukrainian icon for his incredible boxing prowess. But the heavyweight hero says he dreams of a different legacy, as the cleanest, most progressive mayor the city of Kyiv has ever had. He has put his pugilistic pursuits behind him, but says he plans to knock out corruption and clean up this city, in more ways...
In Kyiv, One Businessman’s Fight Back Against Yanukovych’s Thuggery
Corporate “raids” by well-connected groups were a common hazard faced by businesses under the rule of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. So how do business owners go about getting their seized property back? Here’s one man’s tale. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia’s senate revokes Putin’s power to use military in Ukraine
Russia’s upper house of parliament voted Wednesday to revoke the right of President Vladimir Putin to use Russian troops in Ukraine, as efforts to calm a separatist uprising in Ukraine’s east continue. …read more Source:...
Russia’s Upper House Rescinds Right To Intervene Militarily In Ukraine
Russia’s upper house of parliament has voted overwhelmingly to revoke authorization for Russian military intervention in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin’s permission to invade Ukraine cancelled
At his request, Russian legislature cancels resolution allowing use of military force in Ukraine as tensions ease …read more Source:...
Russia’s parliament cancels permission to use troops in Ukraine
On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand, the upper house of Russian parliament cancels a resolution allowing the use of military in Ukraine, a move intended to show Moscow’s eagerness to de-escalate tensions and avoid a new round of Western sanctions. …read more Source:...
Russian lawmakers rescind resolution allowing use of military in Ukraine
On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request, the upper house of Russian parliament on Wednesday cancelled a resolution allowing the use of military in Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
NATO Chief: ‘No Signs’ Russia is Respecting Ukraine Commitments
The head of NATO says he sees no signs that Russia is respecting its international commitment regarding Ukraine, and added that meetings Wednesday among NATO foreign ministers will address building Ukraine’s military capabilities. Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday in Brussels that the NATO foreign ministers, including U.S. Secretary of...
IPU Pushes Democracy, Gender Equality, Human Rights for Parliamentarians
As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) says it will continue to push for greater democracy, gender equality and human rights for parliamentarians around the world. In an interview with VOA, IPU Secretary-General, Anders Johnsson reflected on the evolution of his organization as he prepares to step down after...
Putin Vows To ‘Always Protect Russians’ In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin told a news conference in Vienna on June 24 that his earlier decision to renounce a mandate to send troops into Ukraine did not mean Moscow would stop defending ethnic Russians living in Ukraine. Putin said Russia would also protect Ukrainians who feel “inseparably connected” to a “broader...
