Russia gives Ukraine cheap gas, $15 billion in loans
Russia gave Ukraine a steep discount on gas, and promised to buy $15 billion worth of the nation’s sovereigns in
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Poland voices concern over Russian missile deployment
Poland’s foreign ministry issued a statement of concern on December 16 2013 over reports that Russia has deployed nuclear-capable missiles
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Lawyer: Pussy Riot could be free by New Year’s Day
The jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot may soon be free. The judicial collegium for criminal cases of
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Russia rebukes Germany for participating in Kyiv protest
Russia’s prime minister has admonished foreign politicians who have participated in the political events unfolding in Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev said
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Russian official: No deal reached between Ukraine, Russia
A Russian official says no deal has been struck on Ukraine joining the Russian-led Customs Union, an issue that has
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Lavrov says Russia will not interfere in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow will not interfere in the political unrest in neighboring Ukraine and says other
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After Ukraine, will Russia next lean on Moldova and Georgia?
After Ukraine, seemingly under Russian pressure, made a U-turn last week on its road towards closer integragration with the European
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Russia Watch: Putin uses political karate to keep Ukraine from moving west
German chancellor Otto von Bismarck once observed that the Russian cavalry are “slow to saddle up, but ride fast.” In
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Erdogan and Putin agree to disagree on Syria
Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Russia “Turkey’s number one energy partner” during a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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