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    Intense photos show how crazy things are getting in Ukraine
    Feb09

    Intense photos show how crazy things are getting in Ukraine

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:33 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    As Europe and the US debate whether or not to arm the Ukrainian military, the situation on the ground in eastern Ukraine is degenerating with astounding speed as Russian-backed separatists push their gains. As the rebels continue to push the Ukrainian military back, Russia has taken less precaution in maintaining its cover story that it is not...

    Russian Army Set to Agree Deal to Use Cyprus Ports and Airstrips
    Feb09

    Russian Army Set to Agree Deal to Use Cyprus Ports and Airstrips

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:33 (EEST) Section: Newsweek (USA)

    The president of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, has said he is in talks with the Russian government to let its military use the island nation’s sea and airports. He made the announcement in an interview with Russia’s state owned news agency Itar-Tass today, having previously denied earlier reports that Cyprus had agreed a deal to lease...

    Democracy Lab Weekly Brief, February 9, 2015
    Feb09

    Democracy Lab Weekly Brief, February 9, 2015

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:33 (EEST) Section: Foreign Policy (USA)

    To keep up with Democracy Lab in real time, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Mohamed Eljarh explains why Libya’s reversal of a law that purged Qadaffi-era officials from politics may be a step forward. James Kirchik argues that German Chancellor Angela Merkel must do more to help Ukraine — including supplying it with arms. Christian Caryl...

    Obama refused to give Russia a ‘red line’ with Ukraine
    Feb09

    Obama refused to give Russia a ‘red line’ with Ukraine

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:33 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    President Barack Obama warned on Monday that the US could give lethal weapons to help Ukraine fight against Russian-backed separatists. But, speaking at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama wouldn’t say at what point he would do so. “There’s not going to be any specific point at which I say, ‘Ah,...

    Obama tones down talk of military aid for Ukraine
    Feb09

    Obama tones down talk of military aid for Ukraine

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:33 (EEST) Section: New York Daily News (USA)

    Obama backed off U.S. threats to supply military aid to Ukraine amid international outrage over Russian intervention there. …read more Source: New York Daily...

    Russia Sanctions on Hold as EU Waits for Peace Talks
    Feb09

    Russia Sanctions on Hold as EU Waits for Peace Talks

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:19 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to postpone further sanctions against Russia for a week to give time to a peace push to defuse the crisis in Ukraine. EU ministers meeting in Brussels made it clear their decision to delay new sanctions against Russia did not mean repealing them. In remarks to reporters following the talks on Monday,...

    Obama, Merkel: Russian aggression reinforces Western unity
    Feb09

    Obama, Merkel: Russian aggression reinforces Western unity

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:19 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared Monday that Russian aggression in Ukraine has only reinforced the unity of the U.S. and Europe, as they weighed the prospects of reviving an elusive peace plan to end the conflict. Still, Obama held open the prospect that … …read more Source:...

    Obama considering lethal aid to Ukraine; move could cause rift between U.S., allies
    Feb09

    Obama considering lethal aid to Ukraine; move could cause rift between U.S., allies

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:19 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    President Obama said Monday he’s considering providing Ukraine with lethal military arms to battle pro-Russian separatists, a potential move that would both ratchet up tension between Ukraine and Russia and also could create a rift between the U.S. and its European allies. Mr. Obama made the comments at a White … …read more...

    House members moving toward legislation for sending arms to Ukraine
    Feb09

    House members moving toward legislation for sending arms to Ukraine

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:03 (EEST) Section: Townhall (USA)

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee are developing… …read more Source:...

    Ukraine crisis: Merkel urges talks as Obama weighs lethal arms for Kiev
    Feb09

    Ukraine crisis: Merkel urges talks as Obama weighs lethal arms for Kiev

    Monday, February 9 , 2015 - 21:03 (EEST) Section: The Christian Science Monitor (USA)

    The German chancellor insists that diplomacy is the only way to resolve the worsening fighting in Ukraine, while US hawks argue that Kiev needs to be empowered to defend itself against the Russia-backed rebels. …read more Source: Christian Science...