Jan 10 No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Continue reading
Jan 09 Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry… Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 4:11 Kazakhstan: Crackdown on protests continue as Russian troops arrive By PBS NewsHour Kazakhstan’s former chief of intelligence was arrested on Saturday after being charged with trying to overthrow the government. The Central Asian country has seen widespread protests, which its president has blamed on terrorists. Meanwhile, the Russian military arrived after requests… Continue watching
Jan 08 Former anti-terror chief arrested over Kazakhstan protests By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Authorities say security forces killed 26 demonstrators in this week’s unrest and that 18 law-enforcement officers died. More than 4,400 people have been arrested, the Interior Ministry said Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks ahead of meeting with Russia By Associated Press The United States and NATO on Friday roundly rejected Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading
Jan 07 Kazakh president authorizes shoot to kill against protesters By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Kazakhstan’s president has authorized security forces to shoot to kill those participating in unrest. Continue reading
Jan 06 Dozens killed, thousands arrested in violent protests in Kazakhstan By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 05 European Union wants place at table to discuss Ukraine, Russia crisis By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union’s foreign policy chief is insisting that the 27-nation bloc must have a bigger role to play alongside Washington and Moscow to defuse the West’s standoff with Russia over Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 05 U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response. Continue reading