Green light for the next tranche to Cyprus
The Board of Directors of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is expected to approve the disbursement of the next tranche
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Estonian foreign minister, in leaked phone call, raises suspicions about Ukraine’s new government and sniper killings
A leaked conversation between Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton relays explosive suspicions
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UN special envoy forced to leave Crimea
The United Nations special envoy on Ukraine was forced to leave Crimea after being stopped by gunmen and surrounded by
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US, UK, Ukraine urge direct Kyiv-Moscow talks
The United States, Britain, and Ukraine have called for direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow, saying they are crucial to
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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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Ukraine – EU’s long-awaited $15 billion package may add to government’s austerity programme
The European Union has promised $15 billion of financial help to Ukraine as the nation tightens its belt amid a
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Albright: Crimea is not Kosovo
Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright has commented on the situation in Crimea and the comparisons that have been
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Poland resilient to market turmoil related to Ukrainian crisis – minister
Poland’s zloty and debt market show resilience to the political crisis in Ukraine and resulting turmoil on financial markets thanks
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Russia-Ukraine standoff prompts energy fears in Europe
Gas prices have risen in Europe over fears the standoff between Russia and Ukraine could result in disruptions to supply
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