Romanian parliament approves government reshuffle
Romania’s bicameral parliament approved on March 4 the government reshuffle triggered by the break-up of the country’s ruling coalition, with
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Putin doesn’t rule out deeper military intervention in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a press conference in Moscow today, didn’t rule out further military intervention in Ukraine to
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Even as latest ultimatum passes on March 4, fear of Russian attack remains
After blocking Ukrainian military bases in Crimea on March 2, Russia issued ultimatums to the Ukrainian army on March 3
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US UN Ambassador: Russian intervention ‘act of aggression’
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has strongly condemned Russia, saying there is nothing to justify its military presence
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Russia: Ousted Ukrainian president requested military help
Russia’s U.N. ambassador said Ukraine’s deposed president asked Moscow to send its troops to re-establish law and order in his
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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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Ukraine’s immediate neighbours express deep concern over Crimea crisis
Apart from Russia, six countries border Ukraine – and as the crisis deepened with Russian military involvement, most expressed deep
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Ukraine orders full mobilisation as Crimea turns to Russia
Ukraine has ordered a full military mobilization after Russian lawmakers authorized the deployment of troops on Ukraine territory. Ukraine’s new
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Ukraine: Russian forces control Crimea airports
Ukraine’s interior minister has accused Russian forces of staging a “military invasion and occupation” after armed men took control of
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