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Exclusive: EU approves framework and wording for sanctions on Russia
World
March 12, 2014
Exclusive: EU approves framework and wording for sanctions on Russia
EU member states have agreed the wording of sanctions on Russia, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against those responsible…
Yanukovych says still president, expects return to Kiev
World
March 11, 2014
Yanukovych says still president, expects return to Kiev
Ousted Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych on Tuesday said that he was still the country's legitimate president and commander-in-chief, saying he…
Russian forces tighten grip on Crimea despite US warning
World
March 9, 2014
Russian forces tighten grip on Crimea despite US warning
Russian forces tightened their grip on Crimea on Sunday despite a U.S. warning to Moscow that annexing the southern Ukrainian…
Russia open to ‘equal’ dialogue with West on Ukraine
World
March 8, 2014
Russia open to ‘equal’ dialogue with West on Ukraine
Russia is open to having an "honest, equal" dialogue with foreign states on the crisis in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei…
Putin informed of Crimea’s request to join Russia
World
March 6, 2014
Putin informed of Crimea’s request to join Russia
President Vladimir Putin has been informed about the decision made by the Supreme Council of the Crimea on joining the…
US and Russia set for talks on Ukraine tension
World
March 5, 2014
US and Russia set for talks on Ukraine tension
The United States and Russia will hold talks on easing East-West tension over Ukraine on Wednesday as the West steps…
Putin: No need to use military force in Ukraine for now
World
March 4, 2014
Putin: No need to use military force in Ukraine for now
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia saw no need to use military force in the Crimea region of…
Putin ends army exercise, Russian markets rally despite Ukraine tension
World
March 4, 2014
Putin ends army exercise, Russian markets rally despite Ukraine tension
President Vladimir Putin ordered troops involved in a military exercise in western Russia back to base on Tuesday in an…
Russia builds up armor near Crimea, Ukraine border guards say
World
March 3, 2014
Russia builds up armor near Crimea, Ukraine border guards say
Russia has started a build-up of armored vehicles on the Russian side of a narrow stretch of water between Russia…
Urkraine mobilizes for war, calls up reserves
World
March 2, 2014
Urkraine mobilizes for war, calls up reserves
Ukraine mobilized on Sunday for war and called up its reserves, after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to invade in…