Ukraine

Russia, Ukraine News 2014: Russia Has 'Hours' to Disarm Separatists, John Kerry Says

Secretary of State John Kerry made a statement in Paris saying that Russia only has hours to act in order to prevent separatists from crossing the Russian boarder into Ukraine.

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

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

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.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News: 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.

Ukraine News: President Petro Poroshenko Told Russia President Vladimir Putin There Will Be 'No Compromise' on Crimea

Ukraine vows to regain Crimea and end the unrest in the eastern part of the nation through both diplomatic and military means.

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. 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

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.

President Obama to Meet Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko Next Week: Part of Four-Day Trip to Europe

President Obama will have a meeting with Ukraine's new president-elect, Petro Poroshenko, in Poland next week.

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.

Russia & Ukraine News & Update 2014: Donetsk Airport Retaken, Ukrainian Helicopter Shot Down as Violence Continues

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.

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

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

President Obama West Point Commencement Speech: US President to Defend Foreign Policy Approach in Russia, Syria

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.

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

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

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

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

NATO said Monday that there are no signs that Russia has withdrawn its troops from the border of east Ukraine.

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

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

Ukraine, Crimea, Russia News 2014: Moscow Seeks 'Dialogue' with East Ukraine After Referendum Vote; EU Threatens Sanctions

Russian officials said Monday that they want to have a peaceful dialogue with eastern Ukraine following the referendum vote Sunday in which the citizens allegedly voted to gain autonomy from Ukraine.
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