Ukraine Protests

• Ukraine launches first serious offensive against pro-Russian forces

  The recent violence in Ukraine has sharply escalated the crisis that has led to the worst tensions between Moscow and the West since the Cold War.

  Politics

  May 2, 2014
  
• West plans more Russia sanctions as military observers held in Ukraine

  The White House said U.S. sanctions could be announced as early as Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2014
  
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• Ukraine Crisis: Russia told it has ‘days, not weeks’ to abide by accord

  The pictures mark the latest effort by the West to prove that Moscow is using its military to stir unrest in Ukraine.

  Apr 21, 2014
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• Ukraine: Pro-Russian insurgents say they’ll end occupation if gov’t resigns

  Denis Pushilin, a figurehead of the self-appointed Donetsk People's Republic, said Friday that insurgents do not recognize the interim Ukrainian government.

  World

  Apr 18, 2014
• Armed unrest in Ukraine blamed on ‘Russian aggression’

  Men in the uniforms of Ukraine's now-defunct riot police on Saturday occupied police headquarters in Donetsk hours after armed men seized local police headquarters in Slovyansk.

  World

  Apr 12, 2014
• Baird: Canada increasing sanctions on Russia

  Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has announced additional sanctions and says Canada and its allies are prepared to further isolate Russia.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2014
• Crimeans overwhelmingly vote to leave Ukraine, join Russia

  Fireworks exploded and Russian flags fluttered above jubilant crowds Sunday after residents in Crimea voted overwhelmingly to secede from Ukraine and join Russia.

  World

  Mar 16, 2014
• Ukraine: Russia demands that 2 warships surrender

  Russia issued an ultimatum Monday, demanding that the crew of two Ukrainian warships in Crimea immediately surrender or be stormed and seized.

  World

  Mar 3, 2014
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• Russia says troops in Ukraine are protecting its citizens

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday justified the use of Russian troops streaming into neighbouring Ukraine's Crimea region as a necessary protection for his country's citizens living there.

  World

  Mar 3, 2014
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• Russia blocks web pages linked to Ukraine protests

  Russia's Internet monitoring agency has blocked 13 Internet pages linked to the Ukraine protest movement that helped oust the country's Russia-leaning president last week.

  Tech

  Mar 3, 2014