Tensions spike after Russians fire on Ukrainian troops
Ukraine’s prime minister said today that the conflict in Crimea has entered a military phase and accused Russia of commiting
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Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crimean leaders signed a treaty Tuesday to make the Black Sea peninsula part of Russia,
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Putin justifies Russian annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea as righting historical wrong
With Crimean Prime Minister Serhiy Aksyonov sitting in the front row, Russian President Vladimir Putin carried through on his threat
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Political parties in Macedonia prepare campaigns for April 2014 elections
Political parties in Macedonia have started their preparations for the electoral campaign in order to reveal the details of their
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Putin backs agreement to bring Crimea into Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a draft agreement to make Ukraine’s Crimea region part of Russia, in a move
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Poland must be ready for dark scenarios – PM Tusk
Poland needs to prepare for a major “correction” in the geopolitical situation, PM Donald Tusk said on March 17 at
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Turkish funerals fan flames of political discord
The recent deaths of three young men connected to political unrest in Turkey have caused growing concerns about rising political
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Romania bans four Hungarian extremists from entering country
The Romanian government named on March 17 four Hungarian far-right militants that they banned from entering the country after violent
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Putin recognises Crimea as sovereign state
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday recognizing Crimea as a sovereign state after the Ukrainian region’s pro-Russian leaders
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