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.
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Poroshenko declares week-long ceasefire
The Ukrainian president has ordered a seven-day ceasefire in the fight against pro-Russian separatists.
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Crimean Tatars split over Russian rule
Some Tatars fear a return to Stalinist repression despite official promises to respect their rights.
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Separatists kill seven Ukraine soldiers
This is the heaviest loss of life for government forces in a single clash.
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US accuses Russia of stirring Ukraine unrest
Ukraine’s security said separatists occupying the security headquarters had planted bombs in the building.
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Crimea visit by Russian PM angers Ukraine
The Ukrainian government denounced the visit as a violation of the rules of diplomacy.
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Kerry meets with Lavrov on Ukraine
Kerry says Washington still considers Russian actions in Crimea to be illegal and illegitimate.
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Ukraine: Russian troops nearing 40,000
The military build-up is adding to concerns that Russia may again be readying an incursion into Ukraine.
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Putin turns east to build Eurasian dream
Vladimir Putin aims to erect a Eurasian Union of former Soviet states
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IMF throws Ukraine financial lifeline
Kiev will in return have to pass tough economic reforms to unlock $14-18 billion in standby credit.
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G7 warns Russia of more sanctions
Earlier on Monday, Russian troops forced their way into a Ukrainian marine base.
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Putin completes Crimea's annexation
President Vladimir Putin signed laws completing Russia's annexation of Crimea on Friday.
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EU signs landmark deal with Ukraine
The EU & Ukraine have committed to the same deal Viktor Yanukovich rejected last year.
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US hits Putin's allies with sanctions
Barack Obama raised the stakes in an East-West confrontation over Crimea.
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Russia takes 2 Ukraine bases in Crimea
The seizure came as Russia and the West dug in for a long confrontation over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea.
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Ukraine to issue visas for Russian visitors
Ukraine's security chief says the prospect of a military confrontation between Russia & Ukraine is growing.
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Putin recognises Crimea as soveriegn state
US and EU imposed personal sanctions on Russian and Crimean officials involved in the seizure of Crimea.
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Crimea crisis: EU imposes sanctions
The asset freezes and travel bans were imposed of 21 officials from both Russia and Ukraine.
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West readies for Russian sanctions
Western powers have dismissed Sunday’s referendum in Crimea as a sham.
