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Aftermath of deadly gunbattles in Grozny, political analysis
Security forces in the capital of Russia's North Caucasus republic of Chechnya stormed two buildings, including a school, in fierce gun battles with militants on Thursday that left at least 19 dead, authorities said.
The fighting, which...
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Secretary-General again urges Russia to stop supporting separatists
Rome, Italy - 26 February 2015
1. Various of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arriving at Italian defence ministry
2. Stoltenberg and Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti entering news...
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Sunday's vote arguably most crucial presidential election since independence
This Sunday's vote is arguably the most crucial presidential election Ukraine has seen in its 23 years of independence.
Months of street protests in the capital Kiev ended in a violent confrontation in February between protesters and the...
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German FM comments on visit to Eastern Ukrainian city
Pro-Russian protesters took to the streets of Donetsk in Ukraine on Saturday, while German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with the Governor of the troubled city.
Steinmeier was on the second part of his visit to Ukraine,...
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Russia's annexation of Crimea leaves Ukraine navy crippled
Ukraine's navy is in Odessa's harbour, though it can be hard to spot.
It's tucked behind a collection of storage tanks and overshadowed by immense cargo vessels docked nearby.
There are a couple dozen boats, few much larger than a...
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Ukrainian troops remain in military bases in Crimea on day of deadline to leave
A standoff between Russian and Ukrainian soldiers continued at a number of facilities in Crimea on Friday, the deadline for Ukraine's troops to abandon their posts or join pro-Russian forces.
At the Perevalnoye army camp, some twenty...
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OSCE secretary general comments on situation in Ukraine
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will not recognise the validity of a referendum organised by pro-Moscow insurgents, which is expected to take place in Slovyansk this Sunday.
In an exclusive interview with...
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Luhansk rally, as pro-Russians retain control of Ukrainian govt buildings in several towns
Pro-Russian militias continued to hold key regional administrative buildings across eastern Ukraine on Monday.
Over the past two weeks, more than a dozen government offices in eastern Ukraine have been taken over by pro-Russian forces,...
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Masked Russian-speaking troops on Wednesday seized control of Ukrainian naval headquarters in Crimea after it was stormed by militiamen. Ukraine's military is under increased pressure since the region was nominally incorporated into Russia. (March 19)
Crimea militias stormed the Ukrainian navy headquarters in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol on Wednesday, taking it over without resistance.
Several hundred militiamen took down the gate and made their way onto the base.
They then raised...
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Ukraine's acting president Oleksandr Turchynov attends military exercise
Ukraine's acting president watched a live-fire exercise by units of tanks, jets and attack helicopters on Wednesday in the Chernihiv region, 140km (87 miles) northeast of Kiev
Following the display of firepower, Oleksandr Turchynov said...
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Pro-Russia separatists declare independence for Luhansk region
Pro-Russia insurgents declared independence for the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine on Monday, after they said 96 percent voted on Sunday for independence.
The announcement was read at a rally in the city centre and came only an hour...
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Ukraine's acting President Turchynov labels referendum a "farce"; Russian FM Lavrov calls for dialogue
Ukraine's acting President on Monday called the referendum in eastern Ukraine a "farce".
President Oleksandr Turchynov accused "separatists" of using the referendum as a propaganda tool, and hiding behind the vote while continuing to...
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Lavrov meets Angolan FM, fears Ukraine's constitution will not serve all regions
Regional representatives from southeastern parts of Ukraine should be included in talks about a new draft constitution or it will not serve their interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
"If you are truly ready...
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Ukraine's Prime Minister spoke in the White House driveway after meeting with President Obama. He thanked the U.S. for its support, and he implored Russian President Putin to 'tear down the wall of war, intimidation and military aggression.' (March 12)
Ukraine's new prime minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk (ahr-SEHN'-ee yaht-sehn-YOOK'), met with President Barack Obama at the White House on Wednesday.
Yatsenyuk addressed reporters in the White House driveway after the meeting. He thanked the...
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Nearby neighbourhoods suffering from fighting around the airport
It has been just over a month since the start of a supposed ceasefire between the pro-Russian separatist and the Ukrainian army, but the agreement has been routinely violated.
The government-controlled airport in the biggest rebel-held...
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Tiger cubs to be released into wild
Ten Amur tiger cubs born in captivity in Crimea are undergoing training to be released into the wild.
It's part of an experiment by the Taigan safari park in Crimea and the Russian Federal Programme of Amur Tiger Conservation.
Amur...
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Ukraine navy base taken by Russian speaking troops; Russians surround army base
Masked Russian-speaking troops on Wednesday seized control of Ukrainian naval headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea, after it was stormed by militiamen.
Ukraine's military, which is heavily outnumbered in Crimea, has come under increased...
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Palm Sunday is celebrated in Kiev amidst tensions
Christians gathered at St Volodymyr's Cathedral in Kiev to celebrate Palm Sunday, the last Sunday before Easter.
Many of the congregation said they were praying for the crisis in Ukraine to be peacefully resolved.
"We think that Ukraine...
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President Turchynov on Luhansk fighting, General prosecutor comments
Ukraine's acting president Oleksandr Turchynov said on Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had launched an offensive against pro-Russian insurgents in the east of the country, destroying rebel checkpoints and bases in Luhansk.
"This morning we...
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Colourful footage of Christmas tree in Kiev square
Crowds gathered outside Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kiev on Friday evening for the switching on of a large Christmas tree.
The event was held on St. Nicholas Day, which celebrates one of Ukraine's most important saints.
According to...
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Reactions to results of referendum in Crimea with final count showing 97 percent back joining Russia
Many Crimeans were celebrating on Monday, after the region's election commission said the final results of Sunday's referendum showed 97 percent of voters supported leaving Ukraine to join Russia.
The head of the election commission said...
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Donetsk declares almost 90% vote in favour of independence, with 75% turnout
Almost 90 percent of voters in a key industrial region in eastern Ukraine voted in favour of sovereignty on Sunday, according to pro-Russian separatists as they announced preliminary results of a twin referendum that is certain to deepen...
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Self-proclaimed regional council meets as protesters continue to occupy building
A day after pro-Russian protesters in the city of Donetsk announced the formation of the independent Donetsk People's Republic, the group's council met to vote on the head of its electoral committee.
The protesters - who seized the...
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Ukrainian security chief and acting prosecutor on crisis in eastern region
Ukraine's acting Head of Security and acting Prosecutor General commented on Wednesday on the crisis taking place in the country's eastern region.
Valentyn Nalyvaychenko and General Oleh Makhnitsky were talking to journalists in the...