Ukraine Crisis

• Canada sanctions Russia over Kerch Strait vessel attack, seizure of 24 Ukrainian sailors

  Canada, the U.S., and EU imposed sweeping sanctions on Friday over Russia's actions against Ukraine, including its 2018 attack on Ukrainian ships and annexation of Crimea.

  World

  Mar 15, 2019
• Ukrainian ambassador says Russia’s attack ‘absolutely’ an act of war, urges Canada to retaliate

  In an interview with Global News, Ukrainian ambassador Andriy Shevchenko said the West should not hesitate in laying down a fresh round of sanctions against Russia.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2018
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• Edmonton soldiers leave for 6-month mission to train Ukrainian troops

  The group is heading to Ukraine as part of Operation Unifier, which saw the Canadian government start sending troops there in summer 2015.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2017
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• Future uncertain as Edmonton soldiers head to Ukraine

  Some 200 soldiers from Edmonton's PPCLI are preparing to deploy to war-torn Ukraine, where they might only end up staying for a month.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2017
• U.S. sanctions 7 people, 8 companies over Russia actions in Ukraine

  The United States on Tuesday blacklisted seven people and eight companies and government enterprises over Russia's annexation of Crimea.

  World

  Dec 20, 2016
• Bombing kills notorious warlord Arsen Pavlov in eastern Ukraine

  A notorious warlord has been killed in a bombing in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, separatist officials said.

  World

  Oct 17, 2016
• Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 timeline of events

  A Dutch-led criminal investigation into the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 said Wednesday investigators have solid evidence the jet was shot down by a Buk missile that was moved into eastern Ukraine from Russia.

  World

  Sep 28, 2016
• Ukraine could introduce martial law if fighting escalates: Poroshenko

  Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday he did not rule out introducing martial law and a new wave of military mobilization if the conflict with pro-Russian separatists worsened.

  World

  Aug 18, 2016
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• Soldiers from Edmonton’s 3rd Canadian Division deploy to Ukraine

  About 30 Canadian Forces' personnel flew out of Edmonton on their way to Ukraine Thursday morning as part of Operation UNIFIER.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2016
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• Russia will resume selling gas to Ukraine

  Russia's gas monopolist says it will resume selling gas to Ukraine, following an official request from Kyiv.

  World

  Jun 7, 2016