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Ukraine orders military withdrawal from Crimea
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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