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    For Russia, Ideal Scenario In Ukraine Might Just Be The Bosnian Model
    Sep05

    For Russia, Ideal Scenario In Ukraine Might Just Be The Bosnian Model

    Semifailed state with polarized politics? A Bosnia-style solution sounds good to the Kremlin’s ears when discussing Ukraine’s future. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukraine Crisis: NATO Will Send Thousands Of Troops To Eastern Europe
    Sep05

    Ukraine Crisis: NATO Will Send Thousands Of Troops To Eastern Europe

    NATO approved a rapid response “spearhead” force Friday designed to “deal swiftly and firmly with threats” in Eastern Europe, a move prompted by Russian intervention in Ukraine and NATO concerns Russia could try the same in bordering NATO member states. Russian officials said this week they consider any NATO buildup near Russia a provocation....

    In Eastern Europe, Ukraine Crisis Focuses Minds on NATO and Military Spending
    Sep05

    In Eastern Europe, Ukraine Crisis Focuses Minds on NATO and Military Spending

    Eastern European nations have called for an assertive response from NATO in the face of an aggressive Russia, but many of those countries have not met the military spending commitments that come with NATO membership. …read more Source: The New York...

    Talks on Ukraine cease-fire start in Belarus
    Sep05

    Talks on Ukraine cease-fire start in Belarus

    MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Talks expected to bring a much-anticipated cease-fire to the fighting in eastern Ukraine began Friday in the Belarusian capital even as the rebels kept pressing their offensive against a strategic port city. Ukraine ready lost about half its coastline, several major ports and untold billions in Black Sea mineral rights with...

    Talks on Ukraine Cease-Fire Start in Belarus
    Sep05

    Talks on Ukraine Cease-Fire Start in Belarus

    (MINSK, Belarus) — The talks expected to bring a much-anticipated cease-fire to the fighting in eastern Ukraine have started in the Belarusian capital. Negotiators representing Ukraine, Russia, the pro-Russian rebels and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe opened Friday in Minsk. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said...

    Op-Ed Contributor: Why #RussiaInvadedUkraine Matters
    Sep05

    Op-Ed Contributor: Why #RussiaInvadedUkraine Matters

    We cannot let Putin choose our words for us. Linguistic clarity is essential to moral clarity. …read more Source: The New York...

    Amid hope for truce, shelling nears Ukraine port
    Sep05

    Amid hope for truce, shelling nears Ukraine port

    Ukrainian, rebel and Russian envoys will meet in Minsk to discuss a possible cease-fire. …read more Source: USA...

    NATO to outline force aimed at deterring Russia
    Sep05

    NATO to outline force aimed at deterring Russia

    NATO leaders will back plans Friday for positioning more troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe, establishing a rapid response force aimed at easing anxiety among member states near Russia’s border and deterring the Kremlin against replicating its provocations in Ukraine elsewhere in the region. …read more Source: FOX...

    HRW: Ukraine Rebels Use Civilians for Forced Labor
    Sep05

    HRW: Ukraine Rebels Use Civilians for Forced Labor

    A leading human rights group is accusing rebels in eastern Ukraine of arresting civilians and using them for forced labor, in some cases near frontline battle positions. Human Rights Watch released a report on Friday alleging civilians are being arrested for minor alleged infractions, such as drinking beer in public, breaking curfew or unlawful...

    Crises in Ukraine, Iraq Hang Over NATO Summit
    Sep05

    Crises in Ukraine, Iraq Hang Over NATO Summit

    NATO leaders have a lot to talk about at this year’s summit in Wales, expected to be the toughest since the Cold War ended. …read more Source: The Boston...