Is there a ray of light in the tense standoff between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine? Stating his willingness to continue talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday criticized […]
Some hope in the Ukraine crisis?
Russia says “nyet” to NATO
The written response to Russia from the United States and NATO about the crisis over Ukraine didn’t move the nations toward a diplomatic solution. According to United Press International, Russian Foreign Minister […]
Cooler heads over Ukraine?
Temperatures may have cooled in the stare-down between the United States and Russia over the fate of Ukraine. According to The New York Times, the “confrontational rhetoric” between the two nations has […]
Trying to scare off Mr. Putin
If Russia’s menacing attitude toward Ukraine turns into a full-scale military invasion of its neighbor, how will the United States and its allies respond? The New York Times is reporting that the […]
Biden, Putin talk about Ukraine
For the second time in a month, U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a phone call about tensions over Ukraine being the main topic. Russia has deployed […]
Retorts: Speak softly, or don’t
There’s only a short time until the end of the year, so it’s time for a short column with some short quotes about the issues of the day. Coronavirus “When you wrestle […]
G7 warns Russia on Ukraine
Seven of the world’s leading democracies have issued a warning that if Russia invades Ukraine, it would face “massive consequences.” United Press International is reporting that representatives of G7 – which includes […]
Biden warns Putin over Ukraine
In response to growing tensions over Russian military activity on its border with Ukraine, President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a two-hour video conference. According to The New […]
Parents of teen are charged
The parents of the teenage boy accused of killing four people and wounding others in shooting rampage at a high school in Michigan were arrested Saturday in what authorities suggest may have […]
Tensions over Russia-Ukraine
The border between Russia and Ukraine could soon become an international flashpoint. According to the Associated Press, the possibility that that the new year might bring an invasion by Russia is worrying […]
