Section: USA TODAY (USA)
EU governments extend Russian sanctions through January 2016
The EU is keeping the pressure firmly on the Russian economy as turbulence continues in Eastern Ukraine. Sanctions have now been extended until the end of January, adding an additional six months of trade and investment curbs. …read more Source: USA...
Russia, USA ramp up arsenals in Europe amid growing tensions
Tension has grown over Russia’s role in eastern Ukraine, NATO’s plans for missile defense. …read more Source: USA...
Feisty Ukraine governor holds war-torn east together
Hennadiy Moskal is the governor of the Luhansk region. …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine leaders in U.S. speak of threat and opportunity
Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko visit in Washington. …read more Source: USA...
Francis to Putin: ‘Sincere’ effort for peace needed in Ukraine
The United States had urged the pontiff to take a hard line with Putin over Ukraine. …read more Source: USA...
Putin meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican
Pressure is mounting on the pontiff to take a hard line on Moscow’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: USA...
Putin, Pope Francis to meet at Vatican
U.S. wants Pope Francis to press Putin to end fighting in Ukraine. …read more Source: USA...
Survey: NATO countries see America as shield to Russian threat
A survey finds majorities in NATO unwilling to arm Ukraine and reluctant to defend allies. …read more Source: USA...
Obama: G-7 ready to impose more sanctions on Russia
In a speech following the G-7 summit, President Obama said if Russia does not end its involvement in Ukraine, the Group of Seven is ready to impose more sanctions. He also addressed threats from the Islamic State and Boko Haram. …read more Source: USA...
Why is Russia The focus of G7 Summit Sans Russia?
At a summit in Germany, the G7, formerly the G8, is focusing on its suspended member, Russia, and the country’s alleged actions in Ukraine. Video provided by Newsy …read more Source: USA...
