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A View From Ukraine, 2 May, 2014

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May 2 – An armed confrontation started between Ukrainian security forces and separatists in Sloviansk, which is the locus of Russian terrorists. Using the anti-missile system, terrorists have brought down one Ukrainian helicopter Mi -24 and damaged two more – these actions were obviously implemented by “peaceful residents of peaceful Ukrainian town”. The area, where separatists are located became almost completely controlled by Ukrainian military at the end of the day. Russian terrorists are breaking through to the Russian border. Pro-Russian “criminal elements” who are being paid to “perform” are not ready to take the risk, confront Ukrainian law enforcement officers and stand up for the “Moscow’s grand ideas”. Well-trained and equipped professional sabotage groups and not “peaceful protesters” are fighting against Ukrainian servicemen in Donetsk region.

May 2 – When escaping Sloviansk, the leader of the Russian terrorists “Strielok” handed over authority to the coordinator of the separatists, a Russian saboteur “Abver”, located in Horlivka. “Abver” refused to take on new responsibilities.

May 2 – Terrorists have attempted to seize a passenger train “Moscow-Mariupol” during its stop at Sloviansk station. The terrorists’ plan was disrupted by Ukrainian anti-terror units.

May 2 – Mike Giglio, American journalist from BuzzFeed and Olena Glazunova, his interpreter went missing in Sloviansk, Donetsk oblast. Sky News and CBS filming crews also disappeared in Donetsk region.

May 2 – NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow now says that the allied group has been compelled to treat Russia “as more of an enemy than a partner”.

May 2 – Starting May 1st, 2014 Ukraine will begin importing natural gas through Hungary.

May 2 – Pro-Ukrainian rally was attacked by Russian terrorists in Odessa. Approximately 30 people died after street fights and fire at the House of Trade Unions, where Russian terrorists hid after a counterattack by pro-Ukrainian protesters. “Attack by Russian terrorists is a provocation by Russia’s Federal Security Service,” said Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine Serhiy Pashynskyi.

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    We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.  

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NATO Association of Canada

The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.

We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.  

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