Russias gradual takeover of crimea
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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Rebels appeal to join Russia
East Ukraine rebels declared victory in a weekend referendum on self-rule.
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Pro-Russia protesters seize Ukraine buildings
Protesters seized the regional administrative building in Ukraine’s second largest city.
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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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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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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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US, EU to tighten sanctions on Russia
The US and EU agreed to work together to prepare possible tougher economic sanctions.
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West, Russia signal line drawn on Ukraine
Obama is concerned at the possibility of further Russian encroachment into Ukraine.
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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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Crimea: Obama seeks alllied, China support
Ukraine told remaining troops to leave Crimea after Russian forces overran one of Kiev’s last bases.
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Ukraine: Obama opens crisis talks in Europe
Barack Obama will seek support for his firm line at a meeting with other leaders of the G7.
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Russia takes another Ukraine base in Crimea
The Russians used stun grenades and fired automatic weapons as they charged in to seize the base.
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Nato warns of Russian threat to Moldova
A top military commander says Russian forces pose a threat to the separatist Transdniestria region.
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Russian troops seize Crimea airbase
Ukrainian forces also abandoned a naval base after attacks by pro-Russian protesters.
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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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Putin recognises Crimea as soveriegn state
US and EU imposed personal sanctions on Russian and Crimean officials involved in the seizure of Crimea.
