EU foreign ministers agree to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed to impose new sanctions over Russia’s alleged involvement in the Ukraine
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Rebels press assault in eastern Ukraine
Fighting continued Thursday in the northern sector of the former cease-fire line in eastern Ukraine as Russian-backed rebels pressed their
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S&P downgrades Russia credit rating to ‘junk’ status
Russia’s credit rating was downgraded Monday, falling below investment grade for the first time in a decade to what the
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EU increases humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The European Union is increasing its humanitarian assistance in Ukraine where the latest surge of violence has deepened an already
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Kremlin-backed fighters gain ground, try to surround Ukrainian troops
Kremlin-backed fighters have continued their onslaught against Ukrainian troops in recent days, gaining more territory. Following reports on the arrival
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Polish President: Auschwitz tribute should not be politicised
Polish President Bronisław Komorowski has said that the anniversary commemorations of the liberation of the Nazi death camp in Auschwitz
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Poroshenko: Russia is responsible for Mariupol killings
Ukraine has convincing evidence that Russia is behind the January 24 shelling in Mariupol that killed 30 people, President Petro
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The view from Sofia: Bulgaria’s energy security needs to gain prominence
There’s this thing about peripheries. They are either peaceful and godforsaken (and thus ignored) or they are volatile and challenging
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Ukraine asks IMF for new rescue package
Ukraine has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new and broader bailout package and will attempt to renegotiate
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