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News Analysis: NATO Upgrades By Going Back To Basics
At its summit in Wales, NATO rediscovered and reaffirmed its original reason for existence — protecting its member states. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Obama Says NATO Will Provide Security Assistance To Ukraine
U.S. President Barack Obama says NATO is united in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, and Russia’s military actions in Ukraine will “have consequences.” At a post-NATO summit news conference in Newport, Wales, Obama said the United States and Europe will impose a range of sanctions against Russia and will provide nonlethal...
In Europe, Plenty Of Outrage — Just Not About Russia’s Actions In Ukraine
Issues like electronic surveillance and the Israeli-Gaza conflict have drawn thousands of protesters to the streets of Europe in recent months. But when it comes to Russia and its actions in Ukraine, Europeans have been notably silent. Why? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
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...
Thousands Rally For Peace In Mariupol
As Ukrainian forces fought pro-Russian separatists just 20 kilometers east of Mariupol, a strategic port city on the Azov Sea, about 5,000 people gathered in the city’s center for a peace rally on September 4. The demonstrators sang the Ukrainian national anthem and chanted “Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!”...
In Kyiv, McCain Calls For ‘Crushing Sanctions’ On Russia
During a visit to Kyiv on September 4, U.S. Senator John McCain said “truly crushing sanctions” should be imposed on Russia. He told journalists he’s urging the U.S. government to provide defensive weapons for Ukraine to be able to defend against what he described as the “invasion of a sovereign country” by Russia....
Ukrainian Protesters Hold Mock Funeral With Putin Effigy
A crowd protesting Russian military action in Ukraine held a mock funeral with an effigy of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on September 4. The coffin was taken to the Russian Consulate. Around 2,600 people have been killed since a Russian-backed insurgency began in eastern Ukraine in April....
Ukraine Truce Talks Due To Start
Talks on a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine are set to take place, with officials from Kyiv and the pro-Russian rebels along with envoys from Russia and the OSCE due to meet in Minsk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Hollande: Cease-Fire, Political Deal Conditions For Mistral Delivery
French President Francois Hollande has said a cease-fire and a political settlement in Ukraine are conditions for France to deliver the first of two Mistral-class warships to Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Said To Be Creating Citizen Patrols To Prevent Another ‘Maidan’
Russian media say so-called “anti-Maidan” volunteer groups are being formed in Russian regions to help authorities prevent any attempt by the opposition to destabilize the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
