Section: The Hill (USA)
Senate passes resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Senate cleared a resolution Thursday night condemning Russia’s “provocative actions” against Ukraine, after Moscow seized three of the country’s ships.The Senate cleared … …read more Source: The...
Trump confronts new Russia test with Ukraine crisis
Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships has served up a new test for President Trump.The issue is looming over the G-20 summit this weekend in Buenos Aires, where Trump will be under pressure to deliver a firm re… …read more Source: The...
Trump: 'Probably' will meet with Putin at G-20
President Trump said Thursday he will “probably” meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at this weekend’s Group of 20 summit, despite growing tensions over Ukraine.Trump previously floated the prospect of cancelling the meeting, but said he will… …read more Source: The...
Ukraine paid Trump lawyer at least $400k to set up meeting with Ukrainian president: report
President Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen was paid by Ukraine to arrange a meeting between the country’s president and Trump, the BBC reported Wednesday…. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine politician linked to Trump associates says he will testify in Mueller probe
A Ukrainian politician who reportedly worked with Trump associates on a peace plan between Ukraine and Moscow-backed rebels has been called to testify in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian m… …read more Source: The...
Mueller looking into $150K payment Ukrainian magnate made for Trump appearance: report
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly looking into a payment that a Ukrainian steel magnate made to President Trump’s foundation in exchange for a 20-minute video appearance to a conference.The New York Time… …read more Source: The...
Trump told aides not to publicly tout move to supply weapons to Ukraine: report
President Trump reportedly told aides not to publicly promote a decision last year to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine to bolster the country’s fight against pro-Russia separatists…. …read more Source: The...
State Dept. slams Russia's 'campaign of coercion and violence' in Crimea
The State Department condemned on Wednesday what it called Russia’s “campaign of coercion and violence” in Crimea, just days before the four-year anniversary of Moscow annexing the disputed peninsula.”Over the past four years, Russia has engaged in… …read more Source: The...
Putin: Jews, Ukrainians 'with Russian citizenship' could be behind US election meddling
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that people with different ethnicities who hold Russian citizenship could be behind interference in the 2016 U.S. election.Putin said in a new NBC News interview that the U.S. was refusing to… …read more Source: The...
Trump expected to sign off on plan to sell anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
President Trump is expected to authorize the sale of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine’s military, possibly including the Javelin missile system, as the country battles pro-Russian separatists in Crimea.ABC News, citing State Department sources,… …read more Source: The...
