Section: US & Canada
Putin orders forces in the Urals on combat alert
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday ordered military forces in central Russia on combat alert as well as a drill of airborne troops, a day after Ukraine ordered a cease-fire with pro-Russian rebels…. …read more Source: Associated...
As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia
The Obama administration said Moscow was continuing to covertly arm rebels in the eastern part of Ukraine, despite its denials. …read more Source: The New York...
Ukraine’s Toughest Battle Yet – Corruption
“Corruption is a cancer,” said Ukraine’s new President Petro Poroshenko during his recent inaugural address, vowing to root his nation of the backdoor deals that have dogged the nation since its post-Soviet days — and created countless oligarchs. But can this seemingly clean oligarch-turned-president really clear out such...
Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption May Be Toughest Struggle Yet
“Corruption is a cancer,” said Ukraine’s new president during his recent inaugural address, vowing to root his nation of the backdoor deals that have dogged the nation since its post-Soviet days — and created countless oligarchs. But can this seemingly clean oligarch-turned-president really clear out such an entrenched...
Ukraine ceasefire begins to let Pro-Russian forces leave
Ukraine’s president ordered his forces to cease fire Friday and halt military operations for a week against pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east — the first step in a peace plan he hopes will end the fighting that has killed hundreds. …read more Source:...
Russia Appeals Western Sanctions to WTO
Moscow is challenging the sanctions imposed on it by the United States and European Union for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis. Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev said Friday that Russia has sent a “communique” to the World Trade Organization declaring the sanctions violate international law and WTO regulations, and he...
Ukraine’s leader unveils peace plan; Moscow calls it an ultimatum
Ukrainian president orders one-week cease-fire but Kremlin says peace plan lacks offer to start talks with insurgents …read more Source:...
Russian Media Claims About State Spokesperson Appear To Be Fantasy
U.S. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki has been a favored target of Kremlin supporters. But a new claim, which spread widely on Russian news sites and social media, appears to have no basis in fact. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Crimea’s Methadone Ban Hitting Rehab Patients Hard
Activists in Ukraine’s Crimea say that narcotics patients are suffering since Russia banned drug-replacement therapy shortly after it annexed the Black Sea Peninsula. Tens have reportedly died and dozens more have left the region to continue treatment in other parts of Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Estonia PM Calls for Permanent NATO Presence as Bulwark to Russia
Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas urged NATO on Friday to establish a permanent presence in the Baltic state in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, telling his allies to “open your eyes and stay awake”. The Western alliance has tripled the number of fighter jets based in the Baltics as part of measures to beef up its...
