Unrest continues as Ukraine prepares for presidential vote
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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New G-7 sanctions against Russia expected
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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Shootout in Ukraine casts doubt on international accord
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
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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US, EU action expected after Crimea referendum
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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Hagel: US pledges to stand with Ukrainian people
The United States has canceled military exercises with Russia over its actions in Ukraine, while boosting military contacts with NATO
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US: All options on table in 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
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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US senate votes to avert ‘Fiscal Cliff’
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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