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    U.S., Europe Discuss Further Russian Sanctions
    Feb21

    U.S., Europe Discuss Further Russian Sanctions

    The U.S. and its European allies are discussing additional sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry said ahead of a meeting with U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. …read more Source: The Wall Street...

    Kerry: U.S. Considering Extra Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine
    Feb21

    Kerry: U.S. Considering Extra Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine

    LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday the United States and its allies were not prepared to play games with Russia and are discussing additional sanctions against Moscow over its role in eastern Ukraine, undermining a European-brokered truce. “Russia has engaged in an absolutely brazen and cynical...

    Russians Protest ‘Fascist Coup’ In Ukraine On Anniversary Of Yanukovych Ouster
    Feb21

    Russians Protest ‘Fascist Coup’ In Ukraine On Anniversary Of Yanukovych Ouster

    MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of protesters have gathered in downtown Moscow to demonstrate against what they describe as a “fascist coup” one year ago in neighboring Ukraine. The demonstrators gathered near Red Square on Saturday to protest events in Ukraine, where a pro-European protest movement last year led to the ouster of the...

    Ousted Yanukovich Speaks of Return to Ukraine
    Feb21

    Ousted Yanukovich Speaks of Return to Ukraine

    Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago after being toppled by months of street protests, said he was ready to return to Ukraine if the opportunity arose.The pro-Russian leader was overthrown by the Maidan uprising in Kiev… …read more Source:...

    US, Britain Discussing New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine
    Feb21

    US, Britain Discussing New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine

    LONDON – The United States and Britain are discussing new sanctions against Russia as Ukraine’s week-old cease-fire proves ineffective.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Moscow is being extraordinarily craven for supporting Ukrainian separatists in fighting that has… …read more Source:...

    Kerry: Russia Engaged in ‘Brazen and Cynical’ Behavior in Ukraine
    Feb21

    Kerry: Russia Engaged in ‘Brazen and Cynical’ Behavior in Ukraine

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community is discussing additional sanctions on Russia for its land grabs in Ukraine, saying Russia has engaged in “an absolutely brazen and cynical process” over the past few days. Speaking in London before talks with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Kerry told...

    How Russia forces its soldiers to fight against Ukraine
    Feb21

    How Russia forces its soldiers to fight against Ukraine

    Human rights groups have received dozens of complaints in the past month from Russian conscripts, who say they have been strong-armed into signing contracts to become professional soldiers and sent to fight in Ukraine …read more Source: Christian Science...

    Pro-Kremlin Demo Vows ‘No Maidan’ for Russia
    Feb21

    Pro-Kremlin Demo Vows ‘No Maidan’ for Russia

    Thousands of pro-Kremlin activists took to the streets of central Moscow on Saturday vowing to prevent a Ukraine-style uprising in Russia.The rally by the Anti-Maidan movement marked one year since scores of demonstrators were gunned down in Ukraine’s pro-Western uprising… …read more Source:...

    The bogus think-tank behind Russia’s ‘infiltration’ of Europe myth
    Feb21

    The bogus think-tank behind Russia’s ‘infiltration’ of Europe myth

    Over the past few years a sinister story has been doing the rounds throughout the world’s press — that Russia has been infiltrating Europe through deepening ties with far-right parties. It’s a great headline that vividly recalls the Cold War days of Soviet moles in prominent positions across Europe and the puppet masters in the...

    Pope, Merkel discuss Ukraine and fight against poverty
    Feb21

    Pope, Merkel discuss Ukraine and fight against poverty

    VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed the conflict in Ukraine and the fight against poverty during a private audience, the second between the two. The Vatican described the 40-minute private meeting Saturday as “very cordial.” Merkel told reporters that the discussions were wide-ranging, including...