Canada’s foreign minister delays trip to France over rising Ukraine tensions
- 21-Feb-2022
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Sunday that she had decided to postpone her trip to France because of rising tensions in Ukraine and would immediately fly back to Canada. “We will be relentless in our pursuit of a diplomatic solution. There is still time for Russia to choose the path of de-escalation and […]
Ukraine tensions: UK readies 1,000 more troops as Johnson visits NATO, Poland
- 10-Feb-2022
LONDON: As Ukraine tensions are on the rise, UK has said Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1,000 more troops to deal with any humanitarian crisis, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to NATO and Poland. His trip Thursday coincides with crisis talks in Moscow between British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and her counterpart Sergei […]
Biden and Putin to speak on Thursday amid Ukraine tensions
- 30-Dec-2021
WASHINGTON/REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.: U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the White House said, as Washington crafts a common response to Russia’s military build-up on the Ukraine border with European allies. Biden and Putin will discuss a range of topics, including upcoming security talks between the countries, National Security […]