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Annual military exercise takes on new meaning for Ukraine troops

September 18, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The Ukrainian troops put on camouflage paint and hide in tall grass by the side of the road.  They have information

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Europe 

Defence minister: Western weapons on way to Ukraine

September 15, 2014September 15, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey said Sunday weapons are on the way to Ukraine from Western countries – which he

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Europe 

NATO leaders meet in ‘changed world’

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Nato, Russia, Ukraine

The leaders of the 28 NATO countries will gather for the first time in two years starting Thursday in Wales,

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Europe 

Malaysian plane victims to be moved to Netherlands

July 21, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say the search for bodies has ended at the site where a Malaysia Airlines plane came down, and

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Europe 

Ukraine offers Netherlands to lead airliner investigation

July 21, 2014July 21, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine has offered to give the lead in the investigation into the downing of the Malaysian airliner last week to

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Europe 

US: Cooperation with Germany important despite spying fallout

July 11, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews

The White House said on Thursday it was essential that the United States and Germany continue to cooperate after Germany

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Europe 

Obama finds support, criticism on Europe visit

June 5, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews

U.S. President Barack Obama spent the week in Europe, grappling with a variety of issues, and finding varying degrees of

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Europe 

Ukraine standoff has worldwide implications

May 19, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The continuing East-West standoff over Ukraine is being watched closely elsewhere in Europe and around the world, where the United

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Europe 

Protesters remain in Ukraine’s Independence Square

February 22, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Ukraine

Thousands of protesters remained on Kiev’s Independence Square Friday, but the mood seemed relaxed, even somewhat celebratory. Protesters continued to

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