Section: The Washington Times (USA)
HOLMES: What’s at stake in Ukraine?
ANALYSIS/OPINION: What’s at stake in Ukraine? If the actions of Western governments speak louder than words, the short answer is “not much.” The full range of sanctions on Russia has not yet been imposed, and there is a widespread reluctance to embrace Ukraine too closely. But what if our reluctance … …read more...
White House says Russia ‘losing’ war in Ukraine
The White House said Monday that Russia is “losing” its war in eastern Ukraine and warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime faces more sanctions this week by the U.S. and its European allies. “On the battlefield itself, the Ukrainians are doing very well,” said Tony Blinken, White House deputy …...
Fighting intensifies near MH17 disaster site
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian armed forces mounted a major onslaught against pro-Russian separatist fighters Sunday in an attempt to gain control over the area where a Malaysia Airlines plane was downed earlier this month. Reports of the intensifying unrest prompted a postponement of a trip to the site by … …read more...
Ukraine launches offensive to retake Donetsk from pro-Russia rebels
DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials said their forces advanced to the outskirts of a key town north of Donetsk on Saturday as they try to retake the stronghold held for months by pro-Russia rebels. The move comes as Ukrainian forces appear to have gained some momentum recently by retaking control … …read more Source: The...
Russia says E.U. sanctions will be ‘greeted enthusiastically’ by international terrorists
MOSCOW — Russia lashed out Saturday at the latest round of Ukraine-related sanctions imposed by the European Union, saying they endanger the fight against international terrorism, and accused the United States of spreading flagrant lies about Russia’s alleged involvement in the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine. The EU...
HAYDEN: Intelligence, evidence and the case against Russia
ANALYSIS/OPINION: Speaking Monday on the South Lawn about the actions of Russian-backed Ukrainian separatists around the crash site of Malaysian Air 17, President Obama leveled the question: “What exactly are they trying to hide?” Surely we want responsible parties to get there to identify remains, catalogue them and treat them...
Russian execs fear lasting damage from plane crash
MOSCOW (AP) – Having for months dismissed Western sanctions on Russia as toothless, business leaders here are now afraid that the crash of the Malaysian jetliner will bring about an international isolation that will cause serious and lasting economic damage. Throughout the Ukrainian crisis, U.S. and European sanctions … …read...
Ukrainian prime minister announces resignation
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced his resignation Thursday following turmoil in government. Yatsenyuk made the announcement from the dais of Parliament after two parties said they would pull out of the governing coalition. “I am announcing my resignation in connect with the collapse of the...
Airlines optimistic despite a year of several tragedies
It hasn’t been a good news cycle for the aviation business — a commercial plane shot down over Ukraine, the closure of Israel’s main airport over terrorism fears and Wednesday’s deadly crash of another plane in East Asia — but the travel-by-air business is not likely to see an economic … …read more...
Pentagon team dispatched to Ukraine amid crisis with Russia
A team of Pentagon officials is heading to Ukraine to help the country rebuild its fractured military, a mission that lawmakers and analysts expect will result in recommendations for greater military assistance in the country’s fight against pro-Russia separatists amid international outrage over the downing of a commercial airplane. Within...
