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Crimean parliament votes in favour of union with Russia

March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 Elizabeth Arrott of VOANews Ukraine

Authorities in Ukraine’s separatist Crimean republic say voters have overwhelmingly approved union with Russia in a controversial referendum that has

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UN special envoy forced to leave Crimea

March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 Elizabeth Arrott of VOANews Ukraine

The United Nations special envoy on Ukraine was forced to leave Crimea after being stopped by gunmen and surrounded by

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Ukraine orders full mobilisation as Crimea turns to Russia

March 2, 2014March 2, 2014 Elizabeth Arrott of VOANews Ukraine

Ukraine has ordered a full military mobilization after Russian lawmakers authorized the deployment of troops on Ukraine territory. Ukraine’s new

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Turkish military action heightens regional tensions

October 5, 2012October 4, 2012 Elizabeth Arrott of VOANews

The military exchange between Turkey and forces in Syria threatens to inflame the region, highlighting differences between Arab and non-Arab

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