Ukraine’s parliament drops country’s non-aligned status
Ukraine took a further step toward seeking NATO membership Tuesday, when the country’s parliament passed a law abolishing Kyiv’s neutral,
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Ukraine peace talks to resume this week
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany have reached an agreement to hold a new round of peace talks
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EU leaders on Russia: After sanctions, what next?
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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Poroshenko orders new mobilisation, military spending increase
Ukraine is to hike military spending and undergo further mobilisation in 2015, according to President Petro Poroshenko. In 2015 the
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EU needs long-strategy on Russia instead of being reactive – Tusk
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
European Union government leaders have imposed substantial additional sanctions on investment, services and trade with Crimea and Sevastopol, to reinforce
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Obama to approve new Russian sanctions
President Barack Obama has decided to sign legislation authorizing more sanctions on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis,
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Chevron pulls out of gas extraction in western Ukraine
Global Energy giant Chevron terminated its contract with Ukraine to extract shale gas in western Ukraine after trying for more
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Russia protests against US aid for Ukraine military
Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions
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