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    The U.S.-Ukraine relationship in the Trump era
    Feb09

    The U.S.-Ukraine relationship in the Trump era

    During my 14 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I traveled across the country and around the globe working counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber security and international corruption assignments. Carrying out these missions in… …read more Source: The...

    Washington State Takes 10 Refugees, 0 Muslim; Rest of Country Takes 189 Refugees, 151 Muslim
    Feb09

    Washington State Takes 10 Refugees, 0 Muslim; Rest of Country Takes 189 Refugees, 151 Muslim

    On Tuesday, the second full weekday after Federal Judge James Robart issued a temporary restraining order halting President Trump’s executive order that temporarily blocked the issuance of visas for seven Middle Eastern countries and temporarily banned refugees from all countries, ten refugees arrived in the state of Washington. None of...

    Is Russia Killing Rebels In Ukraine? Separatist Commander Mikhail Tolstykh Dies In Donetsk Explosion
    Feb08

    Is Russia Killing Rebels In Ukraine? Separatist Commander Mikhail Tolstykh Dies In Donetsk Explosion

    A commander of Ukraine’s pro-Russian separatist forces known as “Givi” died Wednesday after an explosion went off at his office in the rebels’ de facto capital city of Donetsk. Authorities in the rebel groups were calling it a terrorist attack by Ukrainian security forces. …read more Source: International Business...

    Ukrainian Officials Say Sheremet’s Death Contract Killing
    Feb08

    Ukrainian Officials Say Sheremet’s Death Contract Killing

    Ukrainian officials say Belarusian journalist Pavel Sheremet was killed because of his professional activities in a contract killing. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    GOP, Dem senators want congressional say on Russia sanctions
    Feb08

    GOP, Dem senators want congressional say on Russia sanctions

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators wants President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress before easing U.S. sanctions against Russia. Their legislation, dubbed the Russia Sanctions Review Act, is the latest salvo in an increasingly heated debate over Trump’s desire to improve relations with Russian President Vladimir...

    Date Set For Crimean Journalist’s Trial
    Feb08

    Date Set For Crimean Journalist’s Trial

    A date has been set for the high-profile trial of journalist Mykola Semena in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian region of Crimea. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukraine Revisited
    Feb08

    Ukraine Revisited

    Stephen F. CohenFrom the beginning of the crisis more than three years ago, false (or half-true) narratives have dominated US media accounts and policymaking. …read more Source: The...

    U.S. Senators Want Veto Power Over White House On Russia Sanctions
    Feb08

    U.S. Senators Want Veto Power Over White House On Russia Sanctions

    A group of U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation making it more difficult for President Donald Trump’s administration to lift sanctions imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukraine separatist leader ‘Givi’ killed in bomb explosion
    Feb08

    Ukraine separatist leader ‘Givi’ killed in bomb explosion

    Ed AdamczykFeb. 8 (UPI) — Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine blame the government for the death of military commander Mikhail “Givi” Tolstykh. …read more Source: United Press...

    Dealing With a Revanchist Russia
    Feb08

    Dealing With a Revanchist Russia

    Brian Michael Jenkins Security, The Western allies and Russia conceivably could achieve through dialogue and accommodation a more constructive relationship. The current debate in Washington about Russia’s role in attempting to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential race is part of the larger strategic issue of how to respond to a...