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    Obama and Putin spar on Syria and Ukraine at United Nations
    Sep28

    Obama and Putin spar on Syria and Ukraine at United Nations

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 22:28 (EEST) Section: New York Daily News (USA)

    President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin clashed over the Middle East and Islamic State terrorists Monday …read more Source: New York Daily...

    Putin throws shade at Obama as Ukrainians storm out during UN speech
    Sep28

    Putin throws shade at Obama as Ukrainians storm out during UN speech

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 22:28 (EEST) Section: Mashable (USA)

    Just after Vladimir Putin took the stage at the UN General Assembly for the first time in a decade, the delegation from Ukraine, where a Russian invasion has left the country dismembered and in turmoil, stormed out of the hall. “The Ukrainian delegation left the Assembly because there is no sense to listen to someone who doesn’t have...

    Highlights from world leaders’ speeches at the U.N.
    Sep28

    Highlights from world leaders’ speeches at the U.N.

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 21:58 (EEST) Section: Mashable (USA)

    The presidents of China, Russia and the United States talked about hypocrisy, past mistakes and a future of greater equality during their speeches at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday in New York City There were some slightly awkward moments—the U.S. criticizing Russia followed by Russia criticizing the West—and at least one walk out....

    Putin: Assad, Syrian Military ‘Valiantly Fighting Terrorism’
    Sep28

    Putin: Assad, Syrian Military ‘Valiantly Fighting Terrorism’

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 21:58 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Russian President Vladimir Putin told the United Nations General Assembly Monday that the armed forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are “valiantly fighting terrorism face to face” and that refusing to cooperate with them is “a huge mistake.” He also called for the creation of a “broad international...

    Russian media talk up Putin's speech
    Sep28

    Russian media talk up Putin's speech

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 21:43 (EEST) Section: Boston Herald (USA)

    MOSCOW — In an hours-long marathon of commentary, Russia’s two main TV stations on Monday talked up President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly as tough and uncompromising.Putin is in the United States for the first time since Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in March 2014 and threw its support...

    The Political and Security Evolution of the Conflict in Ukraine
    Sep28

    The Political and Security Evolution of the Conflict in Ukraine

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 21:43 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    Caught in a “no war, no peace” situation, Eastern Ukraine is slowly but relentlessly diving into a low-intensity conflict. From the onset of the crisis, barely two years ago, Ukraine has been at war with Russia over the territorial integrity of Crimea and separatist Donbas — two fronts Kiev has to deal with simultaneously....

    We’re can’t wait for another awkward meeting between Obama and Putin
    Sep28

    We’re can’t wait for another awkward meeting between Obama and Putin

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 21:13 (EEST) Section: Mashable (USA)

    Russian President Vladimir Putin came to New York on Monday to give a speech at the United Nations and meet with President Barack Obama later in the afternoon for a discussion of the civil war in Syria and the Ukraine crisis In the past, the leaders haven’t exactly seen eye-to-eye on things. In fact, it’s been more of a side-eye...

    Obama, Putin clash over vision for resolving Syrian crisis
    Sep28

    Obama, Putin clash over vision for resolving Syrian crisis

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 20:58 (EEST) Section: PBS (USA)

    UNITED NATIONS — U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin clashed Monday over their competing visions for Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be a mistake to abandon the current government. Obama and Putin’s dueling speeches at a United Nations...

    Obama criticizes Russia, Putin for “aggression” during statement to U.N.
    Sep28

    Obama criticizes Russia, Putin for “aggression” during statement to U.N.

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 20:43 (EEST) Section: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

    UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama called on the world Monday to give priority to diplomacy and international law over the use of force to resolve conflicts and disputes, and he lambasted Russia for its “aggression” against Ukraine and its help in keeping embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad in power. …read more Source: Pittsburgh...

    An Explainer on Putin’s Game of Chess in Syria
    Sep28

    An Explainer on Putin’s Game of Chess in Syria

    Monday, September 28 , 2015 - 20:28 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    I’m certainly no wizard at chess but I’ve played the game of strategy enough to appreciate a player that does possess such talents. Before the build up of Russian military hardware and troops in Syria last week, Putin’s approach to the Syrian Civil War had taken the form of a political counter-balance, checking Western attempts...