Biden reassures Ukraine of US backing
Financial Times July 21, 2009 Joe Biden, US vice-president, on Tuesday sought to reassure Ukraine that US moves to improve relations with Moscow would not affect its support for former Soviet republics. more
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U.N. reports record humanitarian aid shortfall
Reuters July 21, 2009 The United Nations on Tuesday revealed a record $4.8 billion funding gap for its 2009 aid projects as a result of strained foreign assistance, widespread economic trouble and a ten-fold increase in needs in Pakistan. more
Nato warning over Afghan mission
BBC News July 20, 2009 Nato head Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has warned that walking away from the alliance’s mission in Afghanistan would have a “devastating” effect. more
Georgians Want U.S. on Their Border
International Herald Tribune July 20, 2009 Georgian leaders hope the United States will join the European Union’s monitoring effort along the boundary with two breakaway Georgian enclaves, a step they believe could deter aggression from Russian or separatist forces, a senior Georgian official said Monday. more
Biden to greet eager allies in Ukraine and Georgia
Associated Press July 19, 2009 Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Georgia and Ukraine starting Monday, meeting leaders eager for further reassurance that Washington still supports their joining NATO and that its effort to warm relations with Russia won’t come at their expense. more