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Ukraine & Russia Conflict News: Russia Accused of Sending Tanks into Separatist Region

Russia has been accused of sending 32 tanks as well as various soldiers, trucks and weapons into the separatist region of Luhansk, in spite of the fragile Minsk ceasefire.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Calls Ukraine Separatists' Election 'Illegal,' Criticizes Russia's Response

By Paola Hernández
Merkel calls the elections ‘illegal' German Chancellor Angela Merkel again spoke out against elections in Ukraine's eastern region, which is controlled by separatists, calling them "illegal".

Russian Invasion Update: Ukrainian President Poroshenko Claims Russia has Invaded; Russian Tanks Seen in Southern Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
The battlefront has been expanded by almost 80 miles to the south after rebel forces, with the alleged support of Russian troops and weaponry, captured the seaside town of Novoazovsk.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict News: US, United Nations Condemn Russia for Sending Convoy Into Eastern Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine has accused Russia of violating its territory and demanded the truck convoy carrying humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas return.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News Update 2014: Ukraine Destroys 'Much' of Russian Military Vehicles

By Paola Hernández
A column of about 20 armored personnel carriers reportedly entered Ukraine Wednesday night as the country awaits the Russian humanitarian aid convoy.

Russia Ukraine Conflict Update: Vladimir Putin 'Improvising' Strategies in Ukraine, Experts Say

By Paola Hernández
Experts contend that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have an overarching plan for how to deal with the crisis in Ukraine.

Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Could Hurt EU Banking, Energy Sectors

By Paola Hernández
The new round of sanctions on Russia could negatively effect the economies of some countries in the E.U. and U.K.

Fighting Blocks Crash Site of Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane for Second Day

By Paola Hernández
Fighting between pro-Russia rebels and the Ukraine military is continuing to block international investigators from accessing the downed Malaysia Airlines flight.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict: EU Ambassadors Draft Deal Levying More Sanctions Against Russia

By Paola Hernández
Ambassadors from E.U. member states drafted a deal to impose more sanctions on Russia due to their actions in Ukraine.

Two Ukrainian Fighter Jets Shot Down By Rebels as Remains from Downed MH17 Flight Are Flown to Netherlands

By Paola Hernández
Two Ukrainian fighter jets were shot down by rebels in east Ukraine Wednesday. Two Ukrainian fighter jets were shot down in a rebel-controlled area of east Ukraine Wednesday in a continuation of hostilities between pro-Russia separatists and the Ukrainian military.

Malaysia Airlines Plane Crash: Ukraine Accuses Rebels of Confiscating Evidence at Crash Site, Hampering Investigation

By Paola Hernández
The Ukrainian government has accused pro-Russian rebels of tampering with evidence and restricting experts from assessing the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site.

Russian Prime Minister Says New Sanctions Could Set Russian Relations Back to Cold War Era

By Paola Hernández
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the new sanctions on Russia could set Russian relations back to the 1980s.

Ukraine and Russia Border Conflict Update: Ukraine Military Gains on Rebels, Recaptures Slovyasnk

By Paola Hernández
The Ukraine military is gaining on the rebels after the military recaptured the town of Slovyansk, which had been taken over by pro-Russia rebels.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict and Protest: President Obama to Meet With European Leaders at G7 Summit to Discuss Ukraine Crisis

By Paola Hernández
President Obama will meet with top European leaders at the G7 summit to discuss the situation in Ukraine, among a host of other issues.

Ukraine Claims 300 Pro-Russia Rebels Killed in Clashes Near Eastern Border

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine government forces reported Wednesday that 300 pro-Russia rebels were killed in east Ukraine, but the separatists deny the death toll number.

Russian & Ukraine News Today Conflict & Update: Vladimir Putin Says He Will 'Respect' Outcome of Ukraine Presidential Election

By Paola Hernández
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he will respect the outcome of the Ukraine presidential election, which is set for Sunday.

Russia, Ukraine & Crimea News 2014: At Least 11 Ukrainian Troops Killed, 33 Wounded in Attack by Pro-Russian Rebels

By Paola Hernández
At least 11 Ukrainian troops were killed and 33 were wounded in the latest attack by pro-Russia rebels against Ukrainian soldiers.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Human Rights Violations Increasing in Ukraine, UN Report Says

By Paola Hernández
The United Nations released a report Friday that cited increasing human rights violations in east Ukraine.

Ukraine Government Begins Peace Talks in Kiev, Doesn't Invite Pro-Russia Separatists

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine began peace talks Wednesday, but refused to invite the pro-Russia rebels in east Ukraine to participate in the talks.

Ukraine, Crimea & Russia News 2014: German Foreign Minister Says Ukraine Is 'Close to War'

By Paola Hernández
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that Ukraine is 'close to war' after recent clashes in East Ukraine left at least 30 dead.
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