Germany halts controversial Russian pipeline project
by Femke COLBORNE Germany on Tuesday put on ice the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to Moscow's recognition…
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Putin asks upper house to send Russian army to back Ukraine separatists
Russian parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the Russian army outside the country…
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Ukraine running out of options as Putin orders in troops
by Dmitry ZAKS Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky are running out of options as they try to withstand Russian…
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US set to impose sanctions after Russian ‘invasion’ of Ukraine
The United States said Tuesday that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned…
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Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions
Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two…
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UN relocates non-essential staff, families in Ukraine
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United Nations said Tuesday it was relocating some of its non-essential staff and their family…
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US to announce Russia sanctions after initial caution on Ukraine
by Sebastian Smith The United States said it will impose sanctions on Moscow Tuesday, following an initially cautious response to…
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US cautious on whether Russian troops to Donbass equals invasion
The United States took a wait-and-see attitude Monday to President Vladimir Putin's order for Russian troops to deploy in…
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Russian stocks slide over Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian stock indexes fell Monday as the Ukraine crisis rapidly deteriorated, with the Kremlin dampening hopes…
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Images show new Russian troop deployments near Ukraine: US company
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Satellite images show new deployments of Russian troops and military equipment near the Ukrainian border,…
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Ukraine rebel leaders announce ‘general mobilisation’
The leaders of Ukraine's two breakaway regions announced a general mobilisation Saturday, spurring fears of a further escalation in fighting…
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US challenges Russia to step back from Ukraine attack
by Sebastian Smith with Michael Mainville in Moscow and Dave Clark in Kyiv Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP)…
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