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Russia issues warning against use of force on protesters in eastern Ukraine
on April 08, 2014
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As Ukrainian authorities cracked down on pro-Russia protesters Tuesday after recent unrest that escalated over the weekend, Russia issued a warning against the use of force and also alleged that a private U.S. military contractor is assisting Ukraine. From the LA Times: Ukrainian riot police...
More regions of Ukraine to go to Russia?
on April 07, 2014
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Ukraine Acting President accuses Russia of trying to dismember nation
Pro-Russia protesters storm government buildings in eastern Ukraine
on April 06, 2014
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Another excuse for Putin to intervene?
Daniel Henninger – Why Can’t the Left Govern?
on March 28, 2014
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In a recent article at the Wall Street Journal, columnist Daniel Henninger posed this question: Why Can’t the Left Govern? Surveying the fall in support for the governments of Barack Obama, New York City’s progressive Mayor Bill de Blasio and France’s Socialist President François Hollande,...
Anti-Israel academic boycott turns ugly at Vassar
on March 27, 2014
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Heavy racial overtones as Israel class picketed, Professor forced to walk protest gauntlet, Jewish students heckled and mocked.
French Elections Turn Right
on March 25, 2014
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First round municipal elections see gains for Conservative and National Front parties
Romney: Ukraine paying price of Obama-Hillary Russia reset naïveté
on March 23, 2014
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On CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday morning, host Bob Schieffer spoke with guest Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee, about the situation in Ukraine and President Obama’s response to it. Romney was highly critical of Obama’s handling of Russia’s actions in...
Welcome to the Crimean Soviet Socialist, I mean Russian, Republic
on March 21, 2014
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Putin basically pledges Not One Step Back from annexation
Obama announces new round of sanctions on Russia
on March 20, 2014
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President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a new round of expanded sanctions in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. The additional sanctions target 20 Russian officials and influential individuals, as well as a Russian bank, according to Obama’s statement and a list published by the...
Krauthammer: Obama’s Sanctions on Russia a Joke
on March 19, 2014
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In response to the ongoing foreign policy crisis in Crimea, President Obama has imposed sanctions on eleven individuals from Russia and Ukraine. Reuters reported… Obama imposes sanctions on 11 Russians, Ukrainians over Crimea U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday slapped sanctions on two top aides...
Ukraine updates: Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia
on March 18, 2014
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With ongoing developments on the crisis in Ukraine, here are some news updates from Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a draft treaty making Crimea part of Russia. From CNN, Ukraine cries ‘robbery’ as Russia annexes Crimea: Never mind what the West thinks — the...
Will Scotland’s independence referendum end the United Kingdom?
on March 17, 2014
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Things fall apart.
Obama announces sanctions after Crimea vote
on March 17, 2014
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Following Sunday’s referendum vote in Crimea to break from Ukraine and join Russia, President Obama on Monday announced a series of new sanctions. (Video at end of this post). From Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama imposed sanctions on 11 Russians and Ukrainians on Monday blamed...
LIVE updates: Exit polls show Crimea votes to join Russia
on March 16, 2014
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In what will likely come as little surprise to anyone who has been following the events in Ukraine, Russian state media are reporting that early exit polls show Crimea has voted to break with Ukraine and join Russia. Official results are expected later. From Reuters:...
WH Sr. Adviser says Obama will be ‘asset in every way possible’ to Dem candidates
on March 16, 2014
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David Gregory asks, "Is the president more of a liability than he is an asset at this stage for Democrats?"
Tensions rise ahead of Crimea referendum
on March 15, 2014
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Tensions are mounting ahead of a planned referendum Sunday to determine whether or not Crimea will break from Ukraine and join Russia. A few updates on the situation… From AFP via Yahoo News: Ukraine accused Russia on Saturday of invading a region bordering Crimea and...
