Section: The Epoch Times (USA)
Russia’s Weapon of Choice: Information Warfare
WASHINGTON—With its annexation of Crimea, aggression in the eastern Ukraine, and military and economic threats to NATO nations, the Kremlin has resumed a new kind of Cold War. Regardless of what Vladimir Putin may say, his motives are not benign. The West has reacted with surprise, confusion, paralysis, and mostly inaction. To understand the...
Putin Flexes His Muscles
Vladimir Putin was snubbed at the G-20 meeting in Australia by virtually every leader over his repeated violations of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. This would have caused a less-pugnacious Russian president to reflect on his long-demonstrated contempt for international covenants intended to build a more peaceful and prosperous world....
East-West Divisions Define Moldova’s Elections
CHISINAU, Moldova— A wealthy pro-Russian candidate who had hoped to be Moldova’s next prime minister fled the country before dawn Friday, a dramatic development two days before elections in a country that is deeply torn over whether to move closer to Russia or the West. The candidate, Renato Usatii, a Rolls Royce-driving businessman who...
First Post-Soviet President of Ukraine Praises “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party”
In 1991, the communist leader of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, renounced Marx and declared his republic’s independence from the disintegrating Soviet Union, becoming the first president of modern Ukraine. Starting on November 19, 2004, the Chinese-language Epoch Times began publishing the “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party,” a series of...
Former Russian Prime Minister: Sanctions on Russia Working
OTTAWA, Canada—Western sanctions on Russia may be having an effect. Mikhail Kasyanov, former Russian Prime Minister and an open critic of Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, said that western countries should continue to target Putin’s inner circle as punishment for Russia annexing the southern Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in March....
Ukraine President Calls OnParliament to Fight Corruption
MOSCOW—Ukraine’s president set out a strongly reformist agenda during the inaugural session of parliament Thursday, calling for the immediate overhaul of a justice system he said was corrupted from the top down. Petro Poroshenko said a successful reform program would enable Ukraine to consider applying for European Union membership within...
World War 3: Report Claims Putin Has ‘Secret Plot’ to Rule Europe
A report is claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin has far-reaching plans to secretly rule Europe via a covert operation with the title, “Putin: the new leader of international conservatism.” Currently, the leaders of European Union and the US are aligned against Putin and have doled out international sacntions following the conflict in...
NATO Says Russia Readying for Ukraine Incursion
KIEV, Ukraine—NATO’s top commander says Russia still has enough troops stationed on Ukraine’s border to mount a major incursion, and that it is using its military might to affect political developments inside Ukraine. U.S. Gen. Philip Breedlove said Tuesday that a large number of Russian troops are also active inside Ukraine, training...
France Suspends Delivery of Warship to Russia
PARIS—France suspended the delivery of a warship to Russia on Tuesday, after months of speculation about what would be the biggest arms sale ever by a NATO country to the Kremlin. French President Francois Hollande’s office announced the suspension “until further notice” after growing pressure from allies due to tensions over Russia’s...
Cash Cut to Ukraine Rebel Areas in Risky Strategy
DONETSK, Ukraine—For hours, small crowds in Donetsk huddle hopefully in the cold around cash machines that never get filled, as artillery rumbles in the distance. Money is running short in the rebel heartland since the government announced this month that it will suspend banking services as it piles on the pressure. Almost all ATMs have stopped...
