Section: U.S. News (USA)
NATO, Russia discuss air safety talks but differ on Ukraine
NATO and Russia remain at loggerheads over Ukraine, the alliance’s top official says, but have discussed a proposal to try to improve air safety over the Baltic Sea …read more Source: U.S....
EU extend Russia sanctions by another 6 months
The European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine nationalizes largest bank after stability concerns
Ukraine is nationalizing its largest bank following concerns over its stability …read more Source: U.S....
5 Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
EU officials: EU to extend Russia sanctions for 6 months
European Union officials say the EU will extend sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
EU leaders struggle to find unity over Ukraine agreement
European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to get the last holdout on board and approve an association agreement with Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
Russian leader Putin heading to Japan for territorial talks
Vladimir Putin’s first official visit to a G-7 country since Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea is starting in somewhat customary fashion: He is arriving late …read more Source: U.S....
Dutch court: Crimea treasures must return to Ukraine
A Dutch court has ruled that a trove of historical artefacts that is being held by an Amsterdam museum must be returned to Ukraine and not to four museums in Crimea that loaned out the objects for an exhibition in 2014 …read more Source: U.S....
Putin: Disruptions of EU gas supplies via Ukraine possible
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel of a threat to the gas supplies Russia sends to Europe via Ukraine …read more Source: U.S....
Germany, France back extending sanctions against Russia
The leaders of Germany and France say European Union sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine will need to be extended again …read more Source: U.S....