The Associated Press is reporting a Russian jet flew close-range over a US warship in the Black Sea for over 90 minutes. The close proximity forced commanders to issue many warnings. The official says the fighter flew within 1,000 yards
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters today that the pro-Russian protests currently taking place in Ukraine did not appear to be organic. Carney, who worked as a TIME correspondent in Moscow for three years, reminded reporters of his
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is confirming that CIA Director John Brennan was in the Ukrainian capital over the weekend. White House press secretary Jay Carney confirmed Russian media reports of the trip to Kiev. Carney says Brennan’s visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military official says a Russian fighter jet made multiple, close-range passes near an American warship in the Black Sea for more than 90 minutes Saturday amid escalating tensions in the region. The official says the
Among the many dubious legacies of “moderate” Republicans is the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also known as “New START,” which the Senate ratified in December 2010, just after the electorate had delivered a resounding condemnation of the Obama administration’s left-wing
We are likely to see economic data to take a backseat if the Ukrainian situation takes a turn for the worst, with European markets wobbling in morning trading (the FTSE 250 down 1.6 percent at noon GMT). With a Monday
Russia’s military annexation of the Crimea and buildup of land and air forces on its borders with Eastern Europe is raising anxiety that Russia will militarily intervene in other former “republics” to rebuild the Soviet Union. Ukrainian tanks and special-forces
Iran’s chief atomic energy official said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic was entitled to enrich uranium to the weapons-grade level of 90 percent, and also announced that Tehran was planning to construct at least four new nuclear plants with
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Syrian army defector explains why Assad regime uses chlorine chemical weapons Russia and U.S. trade accusations as Ukraine issues ultimatum Abdullah Abdullah leads in Afghanistan vote count Syrian army defector explains why Assad regime
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s Front National party, has blamed the European Union for starting a new Cold War with Russia that will only serve to hurt all involved. Speaking in support of Russia during an official visit to
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Turning to force to try to restore its authority in the vital industrial east, Ukraine’s government announced Sunday it was sending in troops to try to quash an increasingly brazen pro-Russian insurgency, despite repeated warnings from
The acting Ukrainian President has declared that his country is at war with the Russian Federation following this weekend’s latest clashes across the eastern part of Ukraine. The Times reports that Oleksandr Turchynov, acting President of Ukraine, stated in a
Ukraine interim President Oleksandr Turchynov announced Kyiv will launch a “full-scale anti-terrorist operation” in east Ukraine and accused Russia of coordinating the attacks by the pro-Russian forces. Moscow fired back and the Foreign Ministry said the operation is “criminal.” The
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and European High Representative Catherine Ashton condemned the attacks on government buildings in east Ukraine by pro-Russian forces. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of more consequences and the
Ukraine interim President Oleksandr Turchynov held a televised press conference to address the violent takeovers of cities in east Ukraine. He announced Kyiv will “launch a large-scale anti-terrorist operation involving the Armed Forces of Ukraine.” He promised amnesty for any
On Saturday, Ukraine told Russia it will not forward any payments on gas to Russia due to the increased price. Andriy Kobolev, chief executive of Ukraine’s state-run energy company Naftogaz, said the increased price Russia was demanding for its gas
Armed pro-Russians took control of the police station in Sloviansk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. Another group of gunmen attempted to capture a police station in Shaktarsk, also in Donetsk, but failed. The 15 gunmen chose the police station since it
A decade and a half of socialist repression and months of protests with seemingly no end have catapulted Venezuela to the top of the list of the world’s most dangerous nations. According to a study by the U.N. Office on Drugs
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com NATO says that Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine Indonesia upgrades military base to confront China NATO says that Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine NATO has released satellite photos,
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk visited cities in east Ukraine that are facing protests from pro-Russians. He told those in Donetsk, a region that already proclaimed independence from Ukraine, that regions will have more power. “Executive committers of each region will
The European Union will help Ukraine pay gas bills with Russia and provide them with gas if Moscow decides to cut them off. The response comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter to European leaders that threatened to
Russia is took another step towards complete censorship when Moscow shut down Voice of America. The US said Russia has double standards, but Rossiya Segodnya (Russia Today) claimed they just did not want to renew the contract. Dmitry Kiselyov, head
The New York Times revealed Wednesday that “the Russian government declined to provide the F.B.I. with information about one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects that would most likely have led to more extensive scrutiny of him at least two years before
MOSCOW (AP) — Dragging much of Europe into his fight with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged European leaders Thursday to quickly help Ukraine settle its gas debt to Russia to prevent an imminent shutdown of Russian natural gas supplies
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Europe if they do not help Ukraine pay off the $17 billion debt their gas and energy supplies could be in jeopardy. British Petroleum (BP) offered to use their influence in Russia to help relations
