Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ukraine

Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen

The collapse of its industry has allowed Ukraine to reap the profits of selling carbon credits. more >>

Obama's Balancing Act With Russian Relations

The administration wants to have good relationships with Russia and Russia's foes. more >>

Biden: Ukraine Has the World's Most Beautiful Women

After a two-day diplomatic visit, the loose-lipped veep said he was impressed with the women. more >>

10 Countries in Deep Trouble

Which countries are most in danger from the global recession? more >>

Top 10 Global Risks in 2009

Economic actions by Congress plus key foreign-policy challenges for incoming Obama team. more >>

Pirate Attacks Off Somalia's Coast Are on the Rise

A Ukrainian cargo ship loaded with weaponry remains in the hands of Somali hijackers. more >>

Tensions Grow Between Russia and Ukraine

Diplomatic talks highlight the strain in relations over the Crimea region. more >>

Is Ukraine's Crimea the Next Flash Point With Russia?

Ukraine fears that Moscow may try to use its military power to reclaim the strategic peninsula. more >>

Georgia's Bid to Join NATO Is a Political Casualty of War

The military clashes with Russia hit NATO's expansion plans. more >>

Morning Buzz: April 1, 2008

Will Ukraine and Georgia become the next countries to gain NATO admission? President Bush, who is Romania bound for the NATO summit opening tomorrow, said today that both countries are "ready and worthy" to join NATO. But Russia, claiming "sphere of influence" rights, is scowling at the proposal, and France and Germany are intimating opposition. "France will not give its green light to the entry of Ukraine and Georgia," French Prime Minister François Fillon said today. "We are opposed to Georgia and Ukraine's entry because we think that it is not the correct response to the balance of power in Europe and between Europe and Russia." more >>

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