Section: U.S. News (USA)
US flirts with softer stance on Russia’s conduct in Ukraine
The Trump administration appears to be taking a low-key approach to a flare-up in violence in eastern Ukraine where the government accuses Russian-backed forces of stepping up attacks …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations over Black Sea plane
The Russian navy is denying Ukraine’s claim that one of its aircraft came under fire from a Russian gas rig in the Black Sea …read more Source: U.S....
Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
At least one Ukrainian soldier has been killed and more injured in eastern Ukraine as fighting between government troops and Russia-backed rebels continues …read more Source: U.S....
3 Ukrainian troops killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has escalated, killing at least three people overnight, injuring many more and trapping 200 coalminers underground …read more Source: U.S....
Vandals paint Nazi graffiti at Polish graves in Ukraine
Unidentified vandals have spray-painted Nazi graffiti at a memorial cemetery on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital where some Poles are buried …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine files case against Russia at UN’s highest court
Ukraine has filed a case against Russia at the United Nations’ highest court, accusing Moscow of illegally annexing Crimea and illicitly funding separatist rebel groups …read more Source: U.S....
Biden: Trump should retain sanctions on Russia
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, on a last foreign trip before leaving office, has met with Ukraine’s president and called on the impending Donald Trump administration to retain Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia …read more Source: U.S....
The Latest: Trump says US should ‘move on’ from hack claim
President-elect Donald Trump is responding to the Obama administration’s decision to impose new sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services by insisting it is “time for our country to move on to bigger and better things.” …read more Source: U.S....
US slaps sanctions on Russia, expels 35 diplomats
President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia’s interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts …read more Source: U.S....
Russia: Ukraine’s ban on military exports not a big problem
A senior Russian military official says domestic industries have learned to produce engines and other parts previously imported from Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
