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Russia gives Ukraine cheap gas, $15 billion in loans

December 17, 2013December 17, 2013 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

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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Two tent camps in Kyiv reflect Ukraine’s East-West divide

December 17, 2013 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Ukraine

One kilometer separates Kyiv’s rival tent cities: the sprawling, improvised camp of pro-European demonstrators on Independence Square, and the compact,

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Ukraine protesters warn against trade pact with Moscow

December 15, 2013 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Ukraine

Ahead of a visit to Moscow by Ukraine’s president, protesters filled central Kyiv, warning him not to sign a trade

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Ukraine president suspends officials over protest crackdown

December 15, 2013December 15, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

In a conciliatory move toward protesters, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has suspended his deputy security council chief and the head

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Can Ukraine’s two nations stay under one roof?

December 15, 2013May 10, 2024 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Ukraine

To understand what is happening in Kyiv today, remember that Ukraine has a larger landmass in Europe than France, the

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Ukraine gears up for more anti-government protests

December 14, 2013December 15, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

Ukraine’s opposition leaders are calling for a new mass protest on Sunday, while supporters of President Viktor Yanukovych also plan

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EU vows help to Ukraine in gaining IMF loan

December 13, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

A key European Union envoy says the 28-member trade bloc is ready to provide more financial aid to Ukraine, if

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US, EU condemn crackdown on Ukraine protesters

December 12, 2013February 11, 2014 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Ukraine

“Go to Russia, Go to Russia,” chanted protesters as three buses loaded with Ukrainian riot police slowly retreated from their

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Ukraine PM requests $27 billion in aid for EU deal

December 11, 2013February 11, 2014 VOANews Ukraine

Security forces are pulling back from crowds of protesters around a central square in Ukraine’s capital after a night of

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