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Unrest continues as Ukraine prepares for presidential vote

May 19, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

One week before Ukraine holds a national election, unrest and separatist fervor remain strong in the country’s eastern areas. The

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Europe 

New G-7 sanctions against Russia expected

April 28, 2014April 28, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The United States and its G-7 partners are imposing new sanctions against Russia. Existing sanctions have not altered Moscow’s posture

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Europe 

Shootout in Ukraine casts doubt on international accord

April 20, 2014April 20, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A deadly shootout in eastern Ukraine has cast doubt on the viability of Thursday’s accord between Russia, Ukraine, the United

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US senate advances Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions

March 25, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Hours after the world’s leading industrial powers moved to punish Russia for its annexation of Crimea, the U.S. Senate advanced

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Europe 

US, EU action expected after Crimea referendum

March 16, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Sofia, Ukraine

Voters in Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula have cast ballots in a referendum widely expected to endorse joining Russia.  The United States

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Europe 

Hagel: US pledges to stand with Ukrainian people

March 5, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Ukraine

The United States has canceled military exercises with Russia over its actions in Ukraine, while boosting military contacts with NATO

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Europe 

US: All options on table in Ukraine

March 3, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine is consuming Washington’s attention, with the Obama administration issuing stark warnings to Russia over its seizure

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US senate confirms John Kerry as secretary of state

January 30, 2013January 30, 2013 Michael Bowman of VOANews

The U.S. Senate has voted 94 to 3 to confirm one of its own, Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, as secretary

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News World 

US senate votes to avert ‘Fiscal Cliff’

January 1, 2013 Michael Bowman of VOANews

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan agreement to spare most Americans from steep tax hikes and delay across-the-board

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