Ukraine forces holding out as Russia moves on Crimean bases
Russian forces have been seizing Ukrainian military bases and warships in Crimea as Moscow finalizes its annexation of the Black
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Ukrainian language under siege in Crimea
Filing out of their Ukrainian language school – one of just six in the whole of Crimea – fourth graders
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Putin signs law officially annexing Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday March 21 signed into law legislation completing the annexation of Crimea, calling it a
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Bulgarian government underlines opposition to economic sanctions against Russia
Bulgaria’s prime minister and foreign minister have reiterated their government’s opposition to economic sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis,
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European Union expands sanctions list over Russia’s annexation of Crimea
The European Council has agreed to expand the list of individuals subject to a travel ban and asset freeze because
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Gazprom wins Crimea, may lose EU customers
Russia’s takeover of Ukraine’s Crimea may cost it a lot financially – but only if the West makes a concerted,
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Europe looks to US, Qatar gas to reduce reliance on Russia
As Russia and the West enact tit-for-tat sanctions over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea, European leaders meeting in Brussels are discussing
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Russian minister tells US: No plans to enter eastern Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he has received official assurances that Russian troops massed near Ukraine have no plans
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Russian economic outlook downgraded
A major credit rating service has cut its outlook for Russia’s economy, saying Moscow’s conflict with the West over the
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