A pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers flew within 100 miles of Kodiak Island, and US jets scrambled to intercept them.
Russian Bombers Fly Near Alaska; More Russian Soldiers Killed in Syria; Further on Chechen Gays
April 18, 2017
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Easter Ceasefire Gives Way To Renewed Fighting In Eastern Ukraine
April 17, 2017
The ceasefire in Ukraine is shattered by renewed fighting, particularly near Avdeyevka
Easter Brings The Closest Thing to ‘Peace’ Ukraine Has Seen In A Long Time
April 16, 2017
Will the Easter truce hold?
4 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded in Action; 4 Accused Berkut Riot Police Flee Ukraine
April 15, 2017
Four Ukrainian soldiers were injured in battle today.
New Report: Ukraine Soldiers Dying Faster Than First Three Years Of US Coalition In Iraq
Ceasefire violations are down this week, but that does not tell the whole story
Novaya Gazeta on Threats of Retribution Against Journalists from Chechen Clergy over Articles on Persecution of LGBT
April 14, 2017
Chechen clergy led an assembly in the Central Mosque of Grozny on April 3, calling for retribution against Novaya Gazeta’s journalists for their reporting on persecution of LGBT in the republic.
1 Ukrainian Soldier Killed, 2 Wounded; More Ukrainian POWs Taken, Total Now 126
April 13, 2017
One Ukrainian soldier was killed in battle and five wounded in the previous 24 hours. The number of Ukrainian POWs has risen to 126.
Five Ukrainian Servicemen Injured In Just 24 Hours Of Fighting
April 12, 2017
45 ceasefire violations were reported during that time
Tillerson Says Russia Must Push Out Assad; Lavrov Accuses US of Shielding Al Nusra; Russia Vetoes UNSC Resolution
US Secretary of State Rex Tillersen says Russia must push out Syrian dictator Assad; Russia vetoes latest UN Security Council resolution on Syria.
Tillerson Sends Mixed Message On Ukraine As Fighting Escalates In Donetsk And Mariupol
April 11, 2017
Fighting is escalating in Donetsk and Mariupol