Multinational military exercises start in western Ukraine
A military exercise involving Ukrainian and U.S. forces, along with troops from more than a dozen other countries, opened Monday
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Plevneliev: ‘Crimea is Ukraine, and Ukraine is Europe’
Bulgaria will work for a strong and unified EU position for ensuring the territorial integrity of Ukraine and supporting the
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Heads roll as Ukraine’s reforms falter
The recent spate of dismissals or resignations of high-ranking officials in Ukraine is a sign that the country’s reform drive
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European cybercrime group dismantled
A joint investigation team (JIT), consisting of investigators and judicial authorities from six different European countries, supported by Eurojust and
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EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months
European Union foreign ministers formally agreed Monday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months in response
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EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
European Union governments have reached preliminary agreement to extend sanctions against Russia for six months for its role in the
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Leader of Russophile group quits Bulgarian Socialist Party over Ukraine
Russophile group leader, former MP and long-standing publisher of Bulgarian Socialist Party mouthpiece Duma newspaper Nikolai Malinov has quit the
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Pope urges ‘sincere effort’ from Putin on Ukraine
Pope Francis has called on visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin to take steps to bring peace to war-torn eastern Ukraine.
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G7 leaders affirm Russia sanctions
The leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful countries agreed on Monday to toughen sanctions on Russia, if necessary,
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