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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Russia to sharply extend bomber flights
Russia says it is sharply extending the range of its bomber flights from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea
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NATO commander ‘concerned’ by flow of weapons into eastern Ukraine
NATO’s military commander expressed concern Tuesday over an increasing flow of weaponry and military supplies to Russia-backed separatists in eastern
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Russia’s provocative actions at Cold War levels, report says
Russia’s provocative military actions toward Western countries, including NATO members, is at Cold War levels and the risky strategy could
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