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Military Might: Russian Exercises Could Rankle West

The West previously has criticized Russia for staging earlier military exercises near Ukraine.

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Roads Fraught With Danger for Fleeing Ukrainians

The insurgent stronghold of Lugansk is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe as a siege has seen water, electricity and food supplies cut off.

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Why Europe Might Balk at Backing Russia Sanctions

Alastair Jamieson

There is a worry running through Europe that sanctions on oil and gas-rich Russia will hurt the continent’s economy.

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New Sanctions Will Hurt More Than Russia

John W. Schoen

The sanctions boost the risk that Russia raises the stakes in its trade war with the West. European and Russian economies can't afford a slowdown.

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'Nobody Can Prove' Russian Link to Rebels: Diplomat

Leonid P. Moiseev, Russia's ambassador to Singapore, made the denial hours after Barack Obama imposed harsh new sanctions on Russian banks.

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EU Hits Russia with New Military, Financial Sanctions

EU governments reached a deal to impose economic sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil industry, defense and other sectors.

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Obama Unveils New Russian Sanctions With 'Bigger Bite'

President Obama announces a coordinated effort with the EU in response to Russian actions in Ukraine.

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Obama Joins EU to Slap New Sanctions on Russia

Isolating Russia is "a choice that Russia and President Putin in particular has made," Obama says.

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AK-47 Maker Sends 'Regrets' to U.S. Gun Lovers

Sanctions may wipe out a recent deal Kalashnikov signed to deliver up to 200,000 guns a year for the next five years to U.S.

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Retirement Home Shelled as Ukraine Battles Intensify

Ukrainian forces have been pushing rebel units back towards their two main urban strongholds of Donetsk and Luhansk.

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U.S. and Europe to Impose New Sanctions on Russia

Both the United States and European Union will soon impose additional sanctions against Russia.

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White House: 'Significant' Steps Coming Against Russia

U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken says America and the EU will likely take additional steps this week against Russia in response to the unrest in the Ukraine.

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Revealed: The Human Cost of Ukraine's Bloody War

A United Nations report reveals that more than 1,100 people have been killed during the conflict with 100,000 others forced to leave their homes.

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Ukraine Claims Success Against Pro-Russia Separatists

Ukrainian forces appear to have gained some momentum recently by retaking control of territory from the rebels.

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EU Freezes Assets and Bans Travel by Top Russian Spies

Among the 15 people added to the EU's travel ban were the head of the Federal Security Service and its international operations chief.

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Russia Beefing Up Ukraine Separatists' Arsenal: U.S.

More sophisticated rocket systems could be transferred across the border "at any time," said a U.S. defense official.

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Food Fight: Russia Wants to Ban Some McDonald's Meals

Jim Maceda

If you find yourself craving a McDonald’s Royal Cheeseburger, you may be out of luck…at least in Russia.

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U.S. General: Putin May 'Light a Fire' He Can't Control

Jim Miklaszewski

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs says the firing of artillery across the border changes the equation between Russia and the U.S. and its allies.

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MH17 Crash Raises Questions About Flights Over War Zones

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Eastern Ukraine is only one of a handful of hostile or no-fly zones the FAA has mapped out around the world.

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Pro-Russian Separatist Stands Guard With Furry Friend

A pro-Russian separatist, with a kitten on his chest, stands at a checkpoint in the northern outskirts of Donetsk, on Tuesday.

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Ukrainian Rebels Hand Over Downed Malaysia Flight's Black Boxes

Pro-Russian Ukrainian separatists gave a Malaysian delegation the black box from the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

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Australian PM Slams Malaysia Plane Crash Investigation

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U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Crisis

Andrea Mitchell

The sanctions affect firms across the energy and financial sectors and senior Russian officials.

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Say Cheese: Downed Jet Becomes Tourist Attraction

Military transport plane hit by missile near Russian border.