Crimea voting
Russia hit with more sanctions despite Ukraine ceasefire
The U.S. & EU have imposed new sanctions against Russia, tightening financial measures against Moscow.
The Ukrainian president has ordered a seven-day ceasefire in the fight against pro-Russian separatists.
Some Tatars fear a return to Stalinist repression despite official promises to respect their rights.
This is the heaviest loss of life for government forces in a single clash.
Ukraine’s security said separatists occupying the security headquarters had planted bombs in the building.
The Ukrainian government denounced the visit as a violation of the rules of diplomacy.
Kerry says Washington still considers Russian actions in Crimea to be illegal and illegitimate.
The military build-up is adding to concerns that Russia may again be readying an incursion into Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin aims to erect a Eurasian Union of former Soviet states
Kiev will in return have to pass tough economic reforms to unlock $14-18 billion in standby credit.
Earlier on Monday, Russian troops forced their way into a Ukrainian marine base.
President Vladimir Putin signed laws completing Russia's annexation of Crimea on Friday.
The EU & Ukraine have committed to the same deal Viktor Yanukovich rejected last year.
Barack Obama raised the stakes in an East-West confrontation over Crimea.
The seizure came as Russia and the West dug in for a long confrontation over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea.
Ukraine's security chief says the prospect of a military confrontation between Russia & Ukraine is growing.
US and EU imposed personal sanctions on Russian and Crimean officials involved in the seizure of Crimea.
The asset freezes and travel bans were imposed of 21 officials from both Russia and Ukraine.
Western powers have dismissed Sunday’s referendum in Crimea as a sham.