Section: CBS (USA)
Obama, Merkel questioned about arming Ukrainian troops
President Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday in an effort to figure out an approach to ending the war in Ukraine. The major question the two leaders faced involved the arming of Ukrainian troops in their fight against Russian-backed rebels. Major Garrett reports. …read more Source:...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss Ukraine conflict at White House
The White House is preparing to welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She and President Obama will discuss ways to handle conflict in Ukraine and find common ground. Bill Plante reports from the White House. …read more Source:...
Has Putin driven a Ukrainian wedge through NATO?
Kerry insists “no split” among allies over how to stop rebels’ advance in east Ukraine, as Merkel briefs Obama on peace talks U.S. not attending …read more Source:...
Four-nation talks aimed at Ukraine peace plan
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed to meet next week in Belarus to discuss terms of a possible cease-fire. It comes on the eve of a critical meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama. Julianna Goldman reports. …read more Source:...
Former Obama aide: Diplomacy first in Ukraine
As world leaders scramble to diffuse the crisis in Ukraine, the prospect of a bigger, nastier war looms over Europe …read more Source:...
Should the West arm Ukraine against rebels?
Moscow still denies it’s arming Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels, and has issued dire warnings to the U.S. over giving lethal arms to Kiev …read more Source:...
Source: Ukraine peace talks “substantive and constructive”
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, leaders of France and Germany to speak by phone Sunday on peace plan …read more Source:...
Attacks in Ukraine leave villagers stranded
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports from eastern Ukraine where some villages are being hard-hit by attacks from pro-Russian rebels. Where the Ukrainian government is able to help some areas, others are being left with no power or water. …read more Source:...
No power or water in Ukrainian village, only despair
CBS News traveled to war-torn eastern Ukraine where villagers are being stranded by an onslaught of attacks from pro-Russian rebels …read more Source:...
Diplomatic blitz as stakes rise in Ukraine war
As the U.S. mulls directly arming Ukrainian forces, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are bringing a peace proposal straight to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Artemivsk in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
