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Russia vs. Ukraine Conflict: Putin's Request Cancels Use of Force

The Russian parliament canceled the use of force in Ukraine at Putin's request Wednesday. The Russian parliament nixed a resolution Wednesday that would have allowed military intervention in Ukraine at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine Closes Border With Russia in First Step of Cease-Fire

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine announced Friday that it closed the border with Ukraine in its first step toward implementing a cease-fire.

Ukraine News & Russia Update 2014: President Petro Poroshenko Proposes Cease-Fire

By Paola Hernández
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed a cease-fire Wednesday in an effort to end the violent clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia militants that has been ongoing for more than two months.

Russia and Ukraine Crimea Dispute: Two Countries Reach Stalemate in Gas Price Negotiations

By Paola Hernández
Russia and Ukraine reached a stalemate Wednesday in talks over gas prices. Gas talks between Russia and Ukraine reached a stalemate Wednesday when Ukraine rejected Russia's gas price cut offer after a disagreement over European gas supplies.

Petro Poroshenko Inaugurated as Ukrainian President: Urges Rebels to Lay Down Arms

By Paola Hernández
Petro Poroshenko was sworn in as the new Ukrainian president on Saturday in Kiev. New Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko urged pro-Russian rebels to stand down in his inaugural address following his swearing in as president Saturday in Kiev.

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.

President Obama Calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin to End Aggressive Actions in Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
President Obama called on Russia to stop its aggressive actions in Ukraine while in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday.

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus Team Up, Form Eurasian Economic Union Trade Bloc

By Paola Hernández
On Thursday, Russia teamed up with the former Soviet countries of Kazakhstan and Belarus to create the Eurasian Economic Union.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict Update: At Least 40 Dead in Fighting at Donetsk Airport in East Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
At least 40 lives have been claimed in fighting between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces at the Donetsk airport in east Ukraine.

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.

China, Russia Fail to Agree on $400 Billion Gas Deal; Nations Expected to Continue Discussions

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, Russia and China failed to reach a deal on a natural gas plan. Russia and China were unable to reach a deal on a natural gas agreement Tuesday, despite both countries' mutual interest in facilitating the plan.

Russia & Ukraine News 2014: No Signs of Russia Withdrawing Troops From Ukraine Border, NATO says

By Paola Hernández
NATO said Monday that there are no signs that Russia has withdrawn its troops from the border of east Ukraine.

Crimea News 2014: Russian President Vladimir Putin Celebrates Victory Day; Leader Makes First Visit to Crimea Since Annexation

By Paola Hernández
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Victory Day in Moscow Friday and also made a visit to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March.

Pro-Russian Rebels Claim Ukraine Independence Vote to Be Held Sunday

By Paola Hernández
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's request that the referendum be postponed, pro-Russian rebels claim that the vote will go ahead Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Announces Pullback of Russian Troops From Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that Russia has pulled its troops from the Ukraine border. Russia has pulled its troops out from the Ukraine border in an attempt to stem the growing violence in the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Relations With Russia Update: Russian Rebels Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopters in East Ukraine, Killing Two

By Paola Hernández
Pro-Russian rebels shot down two Ukrainian helicopters Friday in Eastern Ukraine, killing two airmen.
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