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Ukraine military reinforces positions reclaimed from rebels

August 17, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers are reinforcing positions in areas recently reclaimed from pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. With the help of high-tech

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Rebel leader says 1200 Russian fighters, weapons en route to eastern Ukraine

August 17, 2014August 17, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

The rebel leader in Donetsk has said a column of military hardware is on its way to eastern Ukraine from

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Ukraine not convinced as Putin talks peace

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian president Vladimir Putin says his country will do everything in its power to stop the conflict in eastern Ukraine

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Russian convoy again headed toward Ukraine

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A Russian convoy, carrying what Moscow says is humanitarian aid, has resumed its journey toward war-torn eastern Ukraine. The convoy

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Russian sanctions bill could spur gas transit independence

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 The Kyiv Post energy, Russia, Ukraine

When European Union member states, Turkey and Moldova buy natural gas from Russia, they contract with the Russia party at

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Ukraine to deny access to Russian aid convoy

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine says it will not allow the convoy of 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid from Russia to enter the country.

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Greek producers affected by Russian food embargo set to receive EU help

August 12, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Russia, Ukraine

The Greek government is looking for the European Union to make sure the country’s producers will be compensated for losses

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Ukraine warns civilians as troops close in on rebels in east

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The Ukrainian military says troops are continuing to close in on remaining separatist regions in the east, and are warning

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Russia to send aid convoy into Ukraine

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday told European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso that Russia was coordinating with the International

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