Russia to lose billions over sanctions, falling oil prices
Russia’s finance minister says Russia is on a course to lose more than $100 billion due to Western sanctions and
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Ukraine marks anniversary of deadly 1930s famine
During a weekend commemoration for millions who died of starvation in Ukraine in the early 1930s, President Petro Poroshenko lashed
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Biden to reiterate US support during visit to Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden meets Ukraine’s leaders Friday in an effort to underscore Washington’s support for Kyiv, which is
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Ukraine readies for possible Russian-backed attack
Ukraine’s military is preparing to repel a possible assault by Russian-backed rebels in the east following reports of Russian military
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Human Rights Watch releases damning report on Crimea
Nine months after Russia seized control of the Crimean peninsula, Human Rights Watch has released a report blasting Russia for violating international
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EU sanctions Ukraine separatists, holds off on Russia
The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Ukrainian separatists, but is holding back on new sanctions against Russia. Decision
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EU to extend sanctions against pro-Russians in Ukraine – Bulgarian Foreign Minister
There is agreement for the European Union to extend the personal sanctions list against pro-Russian representatives in Ukraine and a
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Russia expels Polish diplomats in retaliation
Russia’s foreign ministry said on November 17 that it has expelled “a number of Polish diplomats” in retaliation for similar
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Putin under pressure at G20
The G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, has ended, capping a week of summits that saw several awkward encounters between U.S.
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