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Russian Sanctions Update: Obama Agrees To Pass Law

Dec 17, 2014 01:18 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama announced his plans to sign the legislation that will give Russia more sanctions amid the global and economic struggles the country is already facing from the earlier sanctions for backing pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine.

Pro-Russia Separatists Broke ‘Day of Silence’ –Ukraine

Christl Leong |

Dec 10, 2014 05:15 AM EST

Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian-backed rebels in the east of violating the "Day of Silence," just hours after both sides acquiesced to pave the way for a lasting ceasefire, the fourth such attempt since peace talks in Minsk began in September.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Russia's Meddling Abroad Could Result In Cold War-Style Confrontation -Merkel, Georgian Leader

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 18, 2014 01:05 AM EST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel minced no words in criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's interventionist policies in southeastern Europe. Her views were shared by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who warned of Russia's move to annex Abkhazia, a breakaway region in Georgia.

Ukraine Sends Out Troops To Cities, Fears Pro-Russian Separatists' Attacks After Election

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 05, 2014 01:08 AM EST

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko called an urgent meeting with his security chiefs in Kiev after news of the pro-Russian separatists' election over the weekend broke out, and deployed troops all over the country to defend the cities still under their control.

Ukraine Crisis Worsens After Pro-Russian Separatists Cast Votes

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 04, 2014 02:17 AM EST

Residents of eastern Ukraine, who are mostly pro-Russian separatists, have cast their votes as they chose their leaders on Sunday fueling their conflict with the Ukrainian government and pushing their plans of having an independent region.

Putin Accuses Obama Of Hostility, Blackmail

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 16, 2014 04:53 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday of having a hostile attitude against Moscow after the White House chief mentioned that Russia's aggression towards Ukraine is a global threat.

Russia's Putin Signs Business Deals With China's PM

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 14, 2014 12:30 AM EDT

Russia and China's meeting was moved earlier on Monday and according to reports, the two countries signed over 40 agreements with regard to energy, finance and technology as the Kremlin's economic status continue to be worsened by isolation from the West.

Sanctions Violate WTO Rules, Vladimir Putin Says

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 19, 2014 12:18 AM EDT

The Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its actions in Ukraine violated the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

INF: U.S. Broaches Russian Violation Of Arms Control Agreement

Christl Leong |

Sep 11, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

The United States will raise concerns of Russia's violation of a 1987 arms control agreement on Thursday when both sides meet in Moscow to discuss reciprocal claims on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).

Russian Oligarchs Wary As Sanctions Continue

Franz Ludwig Bernardo |

Sep 10, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

The sanctions the U.S. and several European countries imposed on Russia have resulted in a decrease in Russian oligarchic wealth, according to a Bloomberg report.

U.S. Stalls Military Aid Amid Ukraine's Intensifying Appeals

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 10, 2014 04:41 AM EDT

Amid Ukrainian appeals for assistance, the United States have stalled military aid to the Kiev government.

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 .

Putin meets with Ukrainian officials in possible attempt at peace

Russian Separatists Lower Demands In Talk of Forming Peace

Cory Doyle |

Sep 01, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

Pro-Russian rebels have lowered their demands of full independence, Monday morning. The rebels say that they would respect the Ukraine’s sovereignty under the condition that they allow the self-rule of the ‘rebel faction’. A recent shift in economical circumstances heightens Moscow’s willingness to push towards another attempt at peace.

Russian Soldiers Captured In Ukraine Crossed Border By ‘Accident’ –Russia

Christl Leong |

Aug 26, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

Ten Russian soldiers captured on Tuesday by Ukrainian forces near the border in eastern Donetsk had crossed over by "accident," an unidentified Russian defense source said.

Ukraine Dismisses Parliament, Calls For Snap Vote

David Perry |

Aug 25, 2014 05:43 PM EDT

Even as Russian troops roll across the Ukrainian border, political gridlock and paranoia in Kiev prompted President Petro Poroshenko to dissolve the nation's Parliament and called for a new vote in October.

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