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Ukraine sheds non-aligned status in hope of becoming a Nato member

August 30, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine is on its way to shed its non-aligned status and will move towards applying for NATO membership, Prime Minister

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Kyiv: Russian forces tightening grip on east

August 30, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukrainian security officials on Friday said Russian forces have tightened their control on territory in eastern Ukraine after crossing the

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Ukraine regroups as Russia attacks

August 28, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

After a public handshake between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Minsk on August 26, hopes

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EU milk overflowing due to Russian ban

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 The Prague Post European Commission, Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission has announced that it will open Private Storage Aid for butter, skimmed milk powder (SMP) and certain

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Ukraine: Russia’s military seizes key border town

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine says the key border town of Novoazovsk in southeastern Ukraine has fallen under the control of Russia’s military. Ukraine’s

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Moldova seeks to sever energy dependence on Russia with new gas pipeline

August 28, 2014September 2, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Moldova, Romania, Russia

Moldova has inaugurated a new gas interconnector pipeline on its border with Romania, the first step towards gaining a measure of independence

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Ukraine says more Russian troops have entered the country

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine says more Russian soldiers have crossed the border into the country. The Ukrainian military says five Russian armored infantry

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Progress made on Ukraine talks

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 Raymond Johnston of The Prague Post Russia, Ukraine

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko claimed that progress has been made regarding the crisis on

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Ukraine says Russian convoy has entered south-east

August 25, 2014August 25, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A top Ukrainian official said Monday Russian tanks and armoured vehicles have crossed into south-eastern Ukraine. A spokesman for Ukraine’s

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