Section: U.S. News (USA)
Economic toll of conflict builds up for Ukraine
There seems to be no bottom for Ukraine’s economy. …read more Source: U.S....
Crimean police detain Tatars commemorating mass deportation
MOSCOW (AP) — Police in the capital of Russia-annexed Crimea have detained demonstrators trying to take part in an unauthorized motorcade to observe the anniversary of the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars. …read more Source: U.S....
Russian troops captured in Ukraine transferred to capital
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Two Russian officers captured while fighting in war-torn eastern Ukraine are being transported to the capital, Kiev, a Ukrainian military spokesman said Monday. …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine says 2 Russian officers captured near rebel area
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian military spokesman says government forces have captured two Russian officers who were operating in the rebel-controlled area. …read more Source: U.S....
Observers blast restrictions on citizens in eastern Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Observers from a European security organization have criticized the Ukrainian government for restricting freedom of movement of residents in the war-torn east by introducing permits for crossing the front line. …read more Source: U.S....
Romania turns hacking crisis into advantage, helping Ukraine
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Ukraine is turning to an unlikely partner in its struggle to defend itself against Russian cyber warfare: Romania. …read more Source: U.S....
Decade after Uzbekistan massacre, justice remains elusive
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of protesters jammed into Babur square in the city of Andijan, relishing a rare burst of defiance as one speaker after another condemned hardship under Uzbekistan’s despotic government. …read more Source: U.S....
Foreigners could be allowed to serve in Ukrainian army
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian parliament has given preliminary approval to allowing foreigners to serve in its army. …read more Source: U.S....
Nemtsov report: 220 Russian soldiers died in Ukraine battles
MOSCOW (AP) — A report containing material compiled by slain Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov says at least 220 Russian soldiers died in two battles in eastern Ukraine within the past year. …read more Source: U.S....
Kerry to meet Russia’s Putin amid Ukraine, Syria tensions
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin with an eye on easing badly strained relations over conflicts in Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: U.S....
