Ukraine
Ukraine orders military withdrawal from Crimea
World
March 24, 2014
Ukraine orders military withdrawal from Crimea
Ukraine's acting president announced on Monday that the ex-Soviet nation's troops have been given orders to withdraw from Crimea following…
European Union signs landmark association agreement with Ukraine
World
March 21, 2014
European Union signs landmark association agreement with Ukraine
The European Union and Ukraine signed the core elements of a political association agreement on Friday, committing to the same…
Russian forces seize two Ukrainian bases in Crimea
World
March 20, 2014
Russian forces seize two Ukrainian bases in Crimea
The United States warned Moscow it was on a "dark path" to isolation on Wednesday as Russian troops seized two…
Crimeans attack Ukraine navy HQ after first deaths
World
March 19, 2014
Crimeans attack Ukraine navy HQ after first deaths
Pro-Russian protesters stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in Crimea on Wednesday after Moscow claimed the peninsula and the first casualties ratcheted…
Iran, six powers seek nuclear progress in shadow of Ukraine crisis
World
March 18, 2014
Iran, six powers seek nuclear progress in shadow of Ukraine crisis
Iran and six world powers will try to make headway toward resolving their nuclear dispute in talks starting in Vienna…
Moscow wins overwhelming Crimea vote, West readies sanctions
World
March 17, 2014
Moscow wins overwhelming Crimea vote, West readies sanctions
Crimea's Moscow-backed leaders declared a 96-percent vote in favor of quitting Ukraine and annexation by Russia in a referendum Western…
Crimea prepares for referendum under heavy military presence
World
March 15, 2014
Crimea prepares for referendum under heavy military presence
Pro-Russian leaders in Crimea made final preparations on Saturday for a referendum widely expected to transfer control of the Black…
Ukraine mobilises as Merkel warns Russia of long-term damage
World
March 13, 2014
Ukraine mobilises as Merkel warns Russia of long-term damage
Ukraine moved Thursday to mobilise a volunteer force to ward off Russia's expansionist threat as Berlin warned Moscow of long-term…
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…