Deadly clashes in Mariupol raise tensions on eve of secession referendum in eastern Ukraine
Hordes of rowdy pro-Russian separatists ruled the industrial port city of Mariupol in Ukraine’s restive east on May 10, a
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Ahead of breakaway vote, tensions remain high in eastern Ukraine
Violence is flaring and anger rising in eastern Ukraine, less than 24 hours before a controversial referendum calling for a
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Ukraine’s Avakov says 21 dead in Mariupol after clashes on Victory Day
At least 21 people died in clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol
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Tensions in CEE with parallel celebrations of Europe Day, Victory Day on May 9
The atmosphere in a number of Central and Eastern European countries – especially Ukraine – was anything but celebratory as
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After Croatia, Montenegro faces a border dispute with Kosovo
After the unresolved border dispute with Croatia regarding Prevlaka peninsula, Montenegro has encountered a new border dispute with Kosovo. The
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Putin lobbies for Chinese backing in Ukraine standoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to travel to China later this month, hoping to seal energy deals and build
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Ukraine separatists to hold secession vote on May 11
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine say they voted unanimously on Thursday in favor of holding a referendum on independence on
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Ukraine’s Victory Day celebrations curtailed because of fears of war, violence
For the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, Victory Day celebrations will be held in a war-like atmosphere
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European elections 2014: Romania – dress rehearsal
The expanding reach of the European Union made it inevitable that European Parliament elections will occasionally come in close proximity
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