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Demonstrators stage Ukrainian unity rally in Kyiv

March 23, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukrainian protesters are gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square calling for unity, a day after Russian forces seized the last major

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With Ukraine base seizures, Russia moves to consolidate control of Crimea

March 23, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian soldiers and militiamen stormed a Ukrainian air force base in Crimea on Saturday, firing shots and smashing through gates

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Ukraine seeks help to resist Russia’s Crimea takeover

March 22, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian forces appear to have taken control of the last Ukrainian military bases on the Crimean peninsula. Russian forces and

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Ukraine forces holding out as Russia moves on Crimean bases

March 22, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian forces have been seizing Ukrainian military bases and warships in Crimea as Moscow finalizes its annexation of the Black

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Putin signs law officially annexing Crimea

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday March 21 signed into law legislation completing the annexation of Crimea, calling it a

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Russian minister tells US: No plans to enter eastern Ukraine

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he has received official assurances that Russian troops massed near Ukraine have no plans

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Russian economic outlook downgraded

March 21, 2014March 24, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A major credit rating service has cut its outlook for Russia’s economy, saying Moscow’s conflict with the West over the

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Obama announces expansion of sanctions against Russia

March 20, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Thursday morning a series of increased sanctions against Russia over its annexation of the

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EU considers further sanctions against Russia

March 20, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is readying further sanctions against Russia over its annexation of the Crimean peninsula. German Chancellor Angela Merkel

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