Section: The Washington Times (USA)
State Dept. OKs ‘enhanced defensive capabilities’ for Ukraine, officials say lethal weapons included
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive capabilities meant to counter Russia-backed separatists, the State Department said Friday, including long-sought lethal anti-tank weaponry, according to multiple news reports. Officially the State Department said the U.S. will offer Ukraine “enhanced defensive capabilities as part of our effort...
The arms for Ukraine the media are pushing are really about Trump, not Russia
I have noticed a deluge of planted, coordinated articles in the Obama media, and declarations coming from the GOP Establishment Senate, that demand the United States provide supposedly ‘defensive’ weapons to Ukraine. The details of an alleged “presentation” to Trump have even been leaked to the press, detailing a...
Donald Trump tells reporters he accepts Putin’s denial on election meddling
President Trump said Saturday that he accepts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s denials about election meddling, and doesn’t want to press him further as he seeks Moscow’s help on global hot spots such as North Korea, Syria and Ukraine. Mr. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One in Vietnam that he … …read more...
A cautionary tale from Ukraine on prosecutors and power
As special counsel Robert Mueller announced his first indictments of Paul Manafort and others in the Russia election hacking probe, it seems a good time to examine what can happen when a prosecutor is weaponized to attack political and business adversaries. Judging from his first major moves, it is now … …read more Source: The...
Hit list exposes Russian hacking beyond US elections
WASHINGTON (AP) – The hackers who upended the U.S. presidential election had ambitions well beyond Hillary Clinton’s campaign, targeting the emails of Ukrainian officers, Russian opposition figures, U.S. defense contractors and thousands of others of interest to the Kremlin, according to a previously unpublished digital hit list...
Ukraine corruption cuts far deeper than many know
Corruption in Ukraine is not exactly a fresh news story, but I don’t think most people understand the depths of the problem. As President Petro Poroshenko pleads with the Trump administration for aid and weapons under pressure from the Russian bear, it seems the machinery of government below him is … …read more Source: The...
BadRabbit, ransomware strain, infects Russian media outlets, Ukrainian transport sector
A strain of ransomware has seized computer systems used by a handful of Russian media outlets and the Ukrainian transportation sector amid a wave of cyberattacks affecting victims across Eastern Europe. Dubbed “BadRabbit,” the virus claimed victims Tuesday including Russian newswire Interfax and Ukraine’s Odessa International...
Murphy hosting meetings in Ukraine, Estonia on war, Russia
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is traveling to Ukraine and Estonia to host meetings on the war in Ukraine, Russian aggression and other issues. The Democrat is the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation. Murphy is scheduled … …read...
Poland says it’s repelled a 3rd Russian hacking attack
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s defense minister says the nation’s cyber experts have successfully repelled a third hacking attempt from Russia but warns the cyberattack threat is mounting. Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said Friday the recent attack targeted companies in Ukraine that also have offices in other countries,...
Russia ambassador says Ukraine key to improved relations
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The new U.S. ambassador to Russia said Saturday that restoring Ukrainian sovereignty and bringing North Korea to the negotiating table will be central issues as he works to improve relations between the two countries. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said trust is at a low … …read more Source: The Washington...
