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EU leaders on Russia: After sanctions, what next?

December 21, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

It’s a rare occasion when European Union leaders end a summit in just one day, but that’s what happened Thursday

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Europe 

EU needs long-strategy on Russia instead of being reactive – Tusk

December 19, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union needs a long-term strategy on Russia instead of simply reacting to events, European Council President Donald Tusk

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European leaders tighten sanctions on Crimea and Sevastopol in latest move against illegal annexation by Russia

December 18, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union government leaders have imposed substantial additional sanctions on investment, services and trade with Crimea and Sevastopol, to reinforce

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Putin addresses Russia amid economic crisis

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 VOANews Russia

President Vladimir Putin struck an optimistic chord at his end-of-year news conference Thursday, telling Russians the country’s economy will rebound

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Europe 

Russia’s rouble partly recovers as consumers spend on inflation fears

December 18, 2014 VOANews Russia

Russia’s currency, the ruble, has recovered by about 10 percent, after falling sharply in value this week, as the government

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Business 

Bulgaria to send delegation to Moscow to discuss South Stream – reports

December 17, 2014December 22, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Russia, South Stream

Bulgaria’s Cabinet plans to send a government delegation to Moscow on December 19 to discuss the prospect of reviving the

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Obama to approve new Russian sanctions

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

President Barack Obama has decided to sign legislation authorizing more sanctions on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis,

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Rouble plunges to new lows despite rate hike

December 16, 2014 VOANews Russia

The rouble has tumbled to another historic low, despite an emergency attempt by Russia to prop up the rapidly declining

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Europe 

Russian rouble falls to new lows

December 16, 2014 VOANews Russia

The value of the Russian ruble plunged to new lows Monday against the dollar and euro, with Moscow’s central bank

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