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Putin Fights Sanction, Intervenes With Ukraine Clash

Aug 07, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned agricultural products going to the countries that imposed a sanction on Russia as a form of retaliation.

Russia Retaliates to Western Sanctions, Bans U.S. and EU food

Rhona Arcaya |

Aug 07, 2014 01:29 AM EDT

Russia is banning all food imports from the U.S. and European Union in retaliation for sanctions imposed by the West over the conflict in Ukraine.

International Surrogacy Under Scrutiny Amid Abandoned Baby Controversy

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 06, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

International surrogacy laws are now under scrutiny amid a controversy over an Australian couple abandoning their biological baby with Down’s syndrome to his Thai surrogate mother.

Ukraine Humanitarian Situation Worsens As Power And Water Supplies Run Low –U.N.

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 06, 2014 02:03 AM EDT

A United Nations (U.N.) official urged Security Council members to come up with an immediate action to the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the residents’ power and water supplies sustained damage from the violence.

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 electronic surveillance plane.

U.S. Plane Encroaches On Swedish Airspace To Avoid Russian Jet

Christl Leong |

Aug 04, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

The U.S. military announced on Sunday that an American reconnaissance aircraft had flown into Swedish airspace last month as it sought to avert a possible confrontation with a Russian fighter jet.

Russian Jets Fly Over Ukraine as Probe Continues

Ron B. Lopez |

Aug 02, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

Russian jets were flying over its former Soviet Union states as international monitors started their investigation on the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine.

U.S. Lobbies For Asian Support On Sanctions Against Russia

Christl Leong |

Jul 31, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

The United States is seeking Asian support for the new Western sanctions it levied on Russia last Tuesday in an effort to increase international pressure against the latter's stance in the Ukraine crisis, according to a State Department official on Wednesday.

Ukraine Accuses Rebels of Planting Land Mines near MH17 crash site

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 31, 2014 02:36 AM EDT

Ukrainian government said pro-Russian rebels have planted land mines on roads leading to the crash site of downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine, making it harder for international investigators to reach the area.

Belarus To Host Ukraine-Russia Talks On MH17 Crash Site Access

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 30, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Belarus announced that Ukraine asked it to host the talks with Russia regarding the access to the crash site of the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on Thursday.

Russia Violated Cold War Nuclear Treaty –U.S.

Bianca Ortega & Gunnar Blaschke |

Jul 29, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

The U.S. said Russia violated the Cold War treaty, or the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces treaty, when it tested a ground-launched cruise missile in January.

New Photos Show Russia Fired Missiles, Artillery into Ukraine Military Positions - Pentagon

Andy Vitalicio |

Jul 27, 2014 11:00 PM EDT

The U.S. Defense Department, with White House clearance, has released images that it said proves Russian military forces have been firing missiles and self-propelled artillery from Russian territory across the border into the location of Ukrainian government forces.

European Union Readies Economic Sanctions vs. Russia

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 26, 2014 12:51 AM EDT

The European Union is set to finish the list of economic sanctions it will impose to Russia, including the restrictions on EU capital markets, embargo on trade and exports of military goods due to Moscow's role in Ukraine civil war.

EU Adds To Ukraine Sanctions List

Christl Leong |

Jul 25, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

The European Union is expected to levy sanctions to an additional 15 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and 18 firms on Friday for their role in the Ukraine crisis.

U.S. Says Russia Shelling On Ukraine Military

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 01:01 AM EDT

The United States said it has evidence that Russia is firing artillery to Ukrainian forces and said Moscow is planning to deliver "heavier and more powerful" rocket launchers to pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Bodies of Malaysia Airlines MH17Victims Arrive in Kharkiv

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 22, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

Two hundred eighty two bodies out of 298 victims of the Malaysian passenger plane crash arrived in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Tuesday before heading to Amsterdam.