Section: U.S. News (USA)
Ukraine president points to Russian hand in conflict
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine’s president is courting European support against what he says are 9,000 Russian troops occupying 7 percent of his nation’s territory. …read more Source: U.S....
Russian FM pledges cooperation with West to combat terror
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow is continuing to cooperate with the West on fighting terrorism despite tensions over Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Russian FM says Ukraine peace talks to focus on frontline
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister says talks with his counterparts from Ukraine, France and Germany will focus on pulling back heavy weapons from a frontline in east Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine shelling claims more civilian lives
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — At least three civilians were killed in shelling Tuesday in eastern Ukraine as fighting continued between government and rebel forces in the separatist-held city of Donetsk. …read more Source: U.S....
Survey: Trust down at 2009 levels after unpredictable year
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Trust in institutions has fallen to levels not seen since the financial crisis, after a year that produced the twin Malaysia Airlines disasters and the conflict in Ukraine, a global survey found Tuesday. …read more Source: U.S....
EU won’t ease Russia sanctions as Ukraine conflict rages
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union foreign ministers are ruling out any immediate easing of sanctions against Russia as fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, despite concerns about the economic consequences. …read more Source: U.S....
Rebels claim to control Donetsk airport after intense fight
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine are claiming that they have seized control of the Donetsk airport after days of intense fighting. Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat. …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine leader vows to retake separatist-held east
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president has vowed to reassert control over a conflict-shattered eastern region in which fighting hit a new peak of intensity over the weekend. …read more Source: U.S....
Lithuania: Stay calm in case of foreign invasion
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s defense ministry is advising its citizens how to react in case of war, reflecting jitters over neighboring Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and a recent increase of reported airspace violations in the Baltic region. …read more Source: U.S....
Obama, Merkel discuss increased violence in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed their concern about increased violence in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
