Vladimir Putin Travels to Latin America to Bolster Ties With Cuba, Argentina

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Latin America this week to strengthen ties in the region.

Russia Cancels Use of Force in Ukraine at Putin's Request

The Russian parliament canceled the use of force in Ukraine at Putin's request Wednesday.

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

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

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Proposes Cease-Fire

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.

Pro-Russian Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Plane, Kill All Passengers

The plane was carrying troops to Eastern Ukraine. The incident has been called the bloodiest to date since the uprising against Kiev.

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

Petro Poroshenko was sworn in as the new Ukrainian president on Saturday in Kiev.

President Obama to Meet With European Leaders at G7 Summit to Discuss Ukraine Crisis

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

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

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

Russia Begins Removing Troops From Ukrainian Border, US Defense Secretary Says

Russian troops begin to move out of Ukrainian border, potentially easing tensions between the two countries.

Donetsk Airport Retaken, Ukrainian Helicopter Shot Down as Violence Continues in Ukraine

A helicopter crashed with 14 people on board, including a Ukrainian general. This comes after Ukraine retakes Donetsk's airport.

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

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

US President to Defend Foreign Policy Approach in Russia, Syria During Commencement Speech

President Barack Obama will head to New York this week for the third time in May to deliver the commencement address at West Point, where he is expected to defend his foreign policy approach.

United Nations Report: Human Rights Violations Increasing in Ukraine

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

US to Impose New Sanctions on Russia for Ukraine Invasion

The Obama administration announced Monday new sanctions will be imposed on Russia due to its actions in Ukraine.

Moscow Ramps Up Military Exercises As Ukraine Conflict Intensifies; Obama Warns Russia Of 'Further Consequences' Against Russia

The conflict in Ukraine escalated to another level on Thursday when Russia announced it would be ramping up military exercises after the Kiev government confirmed that its forces were responsible for killing five pro-Russian militants.
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