Section: The Hill (USA)
Ukraine needs to enforce US sanctions on Iran
The Ukrainian State Border Guard seized anti-tank missile components, reportedly the AT-4 Spigot, destined for Iran on Jan. 19. The weapons were concealed in the cargo section of a UM Airlines flight from Kiev to Tehran. Ukraine deserves praise for… …read more Source: The...
Morocco and Africa bet on unity
One needn’t look far or long to see the disastrous consequences of internecine conflict – from Syria to the Crimea. As a longtime observer of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, it seems to me that last week’s decision by the African… …read more Source: The...
Pence on Russia: ‘We’re watching’
Vice President Mike Pence in an interview broadcast Sunday would not say Russia is “on notice” over violating the ceasefire in Ukraine, a phrase President Trump and administration officials used last week while referring… …read more Source: The...
Trump vows to restore 'peace' along Russia, Ukraine border
President Trump on Saturday pledged to “restore peace” along the border between Russia and Ukraine, according to the White House. The White House said in a statement that Trump had a “very good call” with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on… …read more Source: The...
Russian official: Was Nikki Haley reading Samantha Power's speech?
A Russian official on Thursday blasted the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for her forceful condemnation of Moscow’s actions in Eastern Ukraine.Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov drew parallels between Nikki Haley’s remarks and the strong… …read more Source: The...
Haley: 'I must condemn the aggressive actions of Russia'
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley condemned Thursday Russia’s geopolitical maneuver in Eastern Ukraine, stating that Moscow’s aggressive behavior “demands clear and strong condemnation.””I must condemn the aggressive actions of… …read more Source: The...
If the world blinks, Putin will seize the rest of Ukraine
This will be a crucial year for Ukraine’s delicately balanced democracy and sovereignty. A real danger exists that Russian President Vladimir Putin will scan the new world order and think the time is right to complete his takeover of Ukraine.An… …read more Source: The...
Former reps: Increase support to Ukraine to deter Russia
After the popular Maidan uprising in Kyiv three years ago, Russia seized and illegally annexed Crimea from Ukraine and launched a war in the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern region. In response, America and its allies sanctioned Russia and have aided… …read more Source: The...
Biden: Russia sanctions must stay in place
On a last foreign trip before leaving office, Vice President Joe Biden on Monday met with Ukraine’s president and called on the impending Donald Trump administration to retain Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia.Watch the video above for… …read more Source: The...
Top Dem lawmaker sees bipartisan support for stronger sanctions on Russia
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday that there is bipartisan support in Congress for stronger sanctions on Russia.Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told ABC’s “This Week” that Presid… …read more Source: The...
