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    US Gives Ukraine Additional $23 Million in Humanitarian Assistance
    Jul07

    US Gives Ukraine Additional $23 Million in Humanitarian Assistance

    The United States will give Ukraine nearly $23 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help it deal with the crisis in the eastern part of the country. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the new aid package Thursday in Kyiv where he met with top officials, including President Petro Poroshenko and Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman,...

    Why NATO’s Landmark Summit in Poland Matters
    Jul07

    Why NATO’s Landmark Summit in Poland Matters

    Since 1957 NATO has held 27 summits—some have been more eventful than others. Nearly 3,000 delegates from 28 NATO allies and 26 partners arrive in Poland for the weekend in what the Polish government is billing as the largest ever NATO summit. Here are a few reasons why, however eventful it turns out to be, the alliance’s 28th summit is...

    NATO vs. Russia: How to Counter the Hybrid Warfare Challenge
    Jul07

    NATO vs. Russia: How to Counter the Hybrid Warfare Challenge

    Dan Goure Russia, Europe Whatever challenges the United States, Europe and the Free World face today, they pale in comparison to the difficulties confronting Vladimir Putin. As NATO prepares for its summit in Warsaw, the leaders of the Alliance’s 28 nations will try to put a good face on what is clearly a deteriorating security situation on...

    Kerry: NKoreans should know their actions have consequences
    Jul07

    Kerry: NKoreans should know their actions have consequences

    KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says North Korean officials at all levels need to know there are consequences for their… …read more Source:...

    Ukraine army: Pro-Russian forces violate cease-fire; 2 soldiers killed
    Jul07

    Ukraine army: Pro-Russian forces violate cease-fire; 2 soldiers killed

    Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, July 7 (UPI) — Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in clashes with separatist forces in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, military officials said. …read more Source: United Press...

    A Distracted Europe Leaves Ukraine Vulnerable
    Jul07

    A Distracted Europe Leaves Ukraine Vulnerable

    But President Poroshenko’s pledges of allegiance ring hollow in light of his own failings. …read more Source:...

    Kerry: Sanctions Against Russia Remain Unless It Fulfills Obligations
    Jul07

    Kerry: Sanctions Against Russia Remain Unless It Fulfills Obligations

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has reiterated that sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine will remain in place unless Moscow fulfills its obligations under the Minsk agreement reached in February last year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    NATO Summit to Focus on Islamic State Attacks, Russian Aggression, Afghan War
    Jul07

    NATO Summit to Focus on Islamic State Attacks, Russian Aggression, Afghan War

    On the heels of a U.S. announcement to keep 8,400 U.S. troops in Afghanistan, NATO leaders will meet in Warsaw Friday and Saturday to discuss three key security topics: continuing support for Afghan forces, defeating Islamic State militants on NATO’s southern flank and deterring Russian aggression on the alliance’s eastern flank....

    Putin Called Obama to Discuss Syria, Ukraine and Karabakh
    Jul07

    Putin Called Obama to Discuss Syria, Ukraine and Karabakh

    Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned U.S. counterpart Barack Obama to discuss Syria, Ukraine and the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The readouts from Wednesday’s conversation published by the White House and Kremlin had some notable differences, with each leader stressing their side on each issue. According to the...

    Kerry in Ukraine to offer help from United States
    Jul07

    Kerry in Ukraine to offer help from United States

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Ukraine aiming to reassure the former Soviet republic that the United States stands by it in its territorial disputes with Russia. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...