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Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 14, 2014 29 Comments
Adding to tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the situation in Ukraine, a Russian fighter jet made numerous close-range passes near a US Navy ship in the western Black Sea over the weekend.  The action came as Ukraine is confronting continuing conflicts with pro-Russian...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 09, 2014 9 Comments
Ukraine warned on Wednesday that pro-Russia protesters have two days to vacate buildings they’ve occupied or they will face forced eviction. From The Independent: Ukraine’s Interior Minister has warned separatists occupying state buildings in its eastern regions to leave within two days or face forced...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 08, 2014 11 Comments
As Ukrainian authorities cracked down on pro-Russia protesters Tuesday after recent unrest that escalated over the weekend, Russia issued a warning against the use of force and also alleged that a private U.S. military contractor is assisting Ukraine. From the LA Times: Ukrainian riot police...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 30, 2014 11 Comments
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for about four hours on Sunday, where they discussed the situation in Ukraine and reportedly agreed at least on the need for a diplomatic solution. From USA Today: Secretary of State John...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 23, 2014 51 Comments
On CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday morning, host Bob Schieffer spoke with guest Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee, about the situation in Ukraine and President Obama’s response to it.  Romney was highly critical of Obama’s handling of Russia’s actions in...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 20, 2014 18 Comments
President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a new round of expanded sanctions in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. The additional sanctions target 20 Russian officials and influential individuals, as well as a Russian bank, according to Obama’s statement and a list published by the...

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 19, 2014 13 Comments
In response to the ongoing foreign policy crisis in Crimea, President Obama has imposed sanctions on eleven individuals from Russia and Ukraine. Reuters reported… Obama imposes sanctions on 11 Russians, Ukrainians over Crimea U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday slapped sanctions on two top aides...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 18, 2014 9 Comments
With ongoing developments on the crisis in Ukraine, here are some news updates from Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a draft treaty making Crimea part of Russia. From CNN, Ukraine cries ‘robbery’ as Russia annexes Crimea: Never mind what the West thinks — the...

Posted by New Neo on March 17, 2014 30 Comments
Now that Crimeans have overwhelmingly voted to secede from Ukraine and join Russia: Fireworks exploded and Russian flags fluttered above jubilant crowds… [as] the United States and Europe condemned the ballot as illegal and destabilizing. There is no question that many ethnic Russians live in...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 16, 2014 25 Comments
In what will likely come as little surprise to anyone who has been following the events in Ukraine, Russian state media are reporting that early exit polls show Crimea has voted to break with Ukraine and join Russia.  Official results are expected later. From Reuters:...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on February 27, 2014 10 Comments
There have been some developments in Ukraine since late yesterday. In Crimea, armed gunmen seized the regional government headquarters and parliament buildings and raised the Russian flag, according to Reuters. Armed men seized the regional government headquarters and parliament in Ukraine’s Crimea on Thursday and...

Posted by Mandy Nagy on February 26, 2014 13 Comments
Amid ongoing tension in Ukraine, Russia’s president ordered a military drill Wednesday, scheduled to continue until March 3rd. From the NY Times: President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a surprise exercise of ground and air forces on Ukraine’s doorstep Wednesday, intending to demonstrate his country’s military...
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