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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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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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US hits Putin's allies with sanctions
Barack Obama raised the stakes in an East-West confrontation over Crimea.
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Obama targets Putin's allies
Russia's foreign ministry has responded saying the action would 'hit the US like a boomerang'.
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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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Russians storm Ukraine naval HQ in Crimea
Russian soldiers, and so-called self-defence units, moved in early in the morning and quickly took control.
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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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US calls for Ukraine military support
John McCain has called for his country to provide long-term military assistance to the Ukraine.
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Smooth voting in Crimea
Voting in Crimea is proceeding without any major reports of disruptions although tensions are increasing.
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EU considers increased sanctions vs Russia
Western leaders condemn the vote on whether Ukraine’s Black Sea should join Russia.
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Ukrainian paralympic chief meets Putin
Valeriy Sushkevich said the meeting was "profound, long and substantive", but refused to comment further.
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EU moves towards sanctions on Russia
The EU agreed on a framework for its first sanctions on Russia since the Cold War.
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Ukraine forms new defence force
Ukraine's interim leaders appealed to the US and UK for assistance against alleged Russian aggression.
