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Italy and Egypt may find key ally against ISIS… in Russia

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 02, 2015 8 Comments

This is a "Third World War by other means."

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World leaders seek end to Russian aggression, violence in Ukraine

Posted by Amy Miller on February 09, 2015 13 Comments

...but they're not optimistic

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Fascinating Video Explains the Russian Mindset

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 28, 2014 19 Comments

"Geography determines destiny."

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Is Russian Economy Rushing to Disaster?

Posted by Casey Breznick on December 26, 2014 4 Comments

Plummeting oil prices and Western sanctions have severely wounded the Russian Bear

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Harassment and Honeypots: U.S. Embassy Feels Russian Aggression

Posted by Amy Miller on October 28, 2014 5 Comments

Goodbye diplomacy, hello KGB 2.0.

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Russia-U.S. Nuke Agreement Collapsing

Posted by Bruce Carroll on August 04, 2014 15 Comments

That "Reset" button never really worked

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More sanctions dropped on Russia over Ukraine

Posted by Bruce Carroll on July 30, 2014 9 Comments

Western governments try to hit Putin's pocketbook in wake of shoot down of Malaysia Airlines plane.

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While you were focused elsewhere, Ukraine-Russia confrontation just heated up

Posted by Bruce Carroll on July 01, 2014 5 Comments

On the brink of civil war, confrontation with Russia

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Russia to launch military drills near Ukraine border

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 24, 2014 3 Comments

Russia on Thursday announced that it would begin military drills along the border of Ukraine, as the crisis there has continued to escalate in recent days. From CNN: Following days of simmering unrest, tensions in Ukraine escalated sharply Thursday, with Russia embarking on new military...

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Ukraine takes control of airfield amid conflicts with pro-Russia separatists

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 15, 2014 3 Comments

Ukraine’s government says it has secured a small airport in eastern Ukraine after reported clashes with pro-Russia separatists, though some of the details remain unclear. From the Associated Press (via Boston Herald): In the first Ukrainian military action against a pro-Russian uprising in the east,...

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Russian fighter jet buzzes U.S. warship

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...

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Ukraine issues 48-hr ultimatum to pro-Russia protesters

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...

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Russia issues warning against use of force on protesters in eastern Ukraine

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...

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More regions of Ukraine to go to Russia?

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 07, 2014 10 Comments

Ukraine Acting President accuses Russia of trying to dismember nation

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Pro-Russia protesters storm government buildings in eastern Ukraine

Posted by Mandy Nagy on April 06, 2014 13 Comments

Another excuse for Putin to intervene?

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Kerry concludes talks with Russian Foreign Minister on Ukraine crisis

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...

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Romney: Ukraine paying price of Obama-Hillary Russia reset naïveté

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...

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