Oleh Nikolenko
Nobel withdraws invitation to Russia, Belarus, Iran
The Nobel Foundation on Sept. 2 withdrew its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the decision announced a day earlier "provoked strong reactions."
NATO aide under fire for suggesting Ukraine surrender land
NATO has göne into cleanup mode in the wake of a debate over a senior official's suggestion that Ukraine could cede territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.