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Russia Threatens To Close Airspace To Western Airlines

Sep 09, 2014 03:51 AM EDT

Moscow threatened to close its airspace to Westen airlines if the European Union imposed a new sanction against Russian oil and financial companies.

Soldiers of Ukrainian self-defence battalion 'Azov'

Ukraine, Pro-Russian Separatists Reach Ceasefire Deal

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 05, 2014 10:57 PM EDT

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels on Friday reached an agreement to end the fighting, which has also caused a rift between Russia and the West.

NATO Allies Prepare New Sanctions Against Russia

Jin Tuliao |

Sep 05, 2014 03:16 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama and European leaders gathered at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit to prepare a new round of sanctions against Russia over its action in Ukraine.

Putin Proposes Plan to End Conflict In Ukraine

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 04, 2014 03:49 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his proposal to end the conflict in Ukraine, during a NATO summit on Wednesday .

China and Russia Closing the Gap with U.S. in terms of Military Technology - Chuck Hagel

Andy Vitalicio |

Sep 03, 2014 11:11 PM EDT

Russia and China are decisively trying to close the gap with the U.S. in terms of military technology, and are developing weapons systems that appear to be designed to counter U.S. advances, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said.

France Suspends Warship Deal With Russia, Citing Ukraine Crisis

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 03, 2014 10:50 PM EDT

The French government finally acquiesced to international plea to suspend its warship deal with Russia. Francois Hollande's office said the conditions for the first warship delivery were not in place, citing the crisis in Ukraine.

NATO deputy secretary general Alexander Vershbow

NATO Will Not Help Kiev No Matter What Russia Does

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 02, 2014 11:15 PM EDT

Russian leader Vladimir Putin warned both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the West to back off from its conflict with Ukraine, and NATO responded by announcing they will not back up Kiev no matter what Putin does.

Russia Calls For Ceasefire, Ukraine Vows To Fight

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 01, 2014 10:41 PM EDT

Russians on Monday urged the Ukrainian government to declare ceasefire with the rebels, but Ukraine held its ground and said it will continue its fight not only against the separatists, but against Russia as well.

Obama Criticized For Indecisive Foreign Policy

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 01, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama reaped criticisms from both Democratic and Republican parties over his foreign policy amid the existing crises in the Middle East and Ukraine.

U.S. Works With EU To Straighten Economic Sanctions For Russia

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 31, 2014 11:57 PM EDT

U.S. officials are actively participating in organizing sanctions for Russia as the European Union (EU) is determined to penalize Moscow for worsening the tension in Ukraine last week.

U.S. Election Could Come Down To National Security –Gallup Poll

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 29, 2014 06:14 AM EDT

A recent Gallup Poll of Republicans and Democrats reflect that the U.S. election could come down to the issue of national security, a finding that is contrary to economy being the usual top issue in any election.

Erdogan Sworn In As Turkey’s President, Stirs Fear Of More Autocratic Rule

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 29, 2014 03:07 AM EDT

Tayyip Erdogan took his oath as Turkey's new president on Thursday, strengthening his position as the country's most powerful leader of the modern times and stirring fear among opponents of a more autocratic rule.

Russian Troops Now Operating Inside Ukraine - President Poroshenko

Andy Vitalicio |

Aug 28, 2014 05:25 PM EDT

Ukraine 's president has confirmed that Russian troops have entered his country over the last few days and are actively supporting pro-Russian rebels fighting government troops in the east.

Ukraine Accuses Russia of new Intrusion, Reconciliation Hopes Dented

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 27, 2014 11:17 PM EDT

The meeting on Tuesday between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine has brought hope of reconciliation. However, due to Ukraine's accusation of Russia's new military incursion, hopes for ending the five-month-old crisis have faded.