Crisis

US State Department Cites Photo 'Evidence' Purportedly Showing Russian Troops in Ukraine

The State Department is vouching for photographic "evidence" that purports to show Russian special forces in eastern Ukraine, despite Vladimir Putin's claims that his operatives are not behind the unrest.

9 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine Orders Crimea Troop Withdrawal as Russia Seizes Naval Base

Interim Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov ordered the withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea on Monday, citing Russian threats to the lives of military staff and their families.

9 years, 6 months ago

Russia Lawmakers Vote to Annex Crimea; U.S. Steps Up Sanctions

Russia's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a treaty Thursday to annex the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea from Ukraine, prompting tougher sanctions from the United States.

9 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s Aggression in Crimea Brings NATO Into Renewed Focus

Russia’s annexation of Crimea has suddenly revived the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s central role as a counterweight to Moscow, and with it questions about the alliance’s options and ability to act.

9 years, 6 months ago

Pressure Must Be Put on Vladimir Putin Over Crimea

Western leaders should beware of supplanting diplomacy with threats to Russia that they are unwilling or unable to back up

9 years, 6 months ago

European Foreign Ministers Map Reply to Russia’s Ukraine Strategy

Foreign ministers of the European Union met on Monday in Brussels to offer a first response to Moscow’s unfolding strategy in Ukraine, a day after a referendum in Crimea showed overwhelming support for the region’s union with Russia.

9 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine Crisis: Crimea Votes in Referendum That Divides Russia, U.S.

Residents of Ukraine's Crimea region headed to the polls Sunday to vote in a disputed referendum on whether to join Russia or become an effectively independent state connected to Ukraine.

9 years, 6 months ago

Russian Troops Mass at Border With Ukraine

With a referendum on secession looming in Crimea, Russia massed troops and armored vehicles in at least three regions along Ukraine’s eastern border on Thursday, alarming the interim Ukraine government about a possible invasion and significantly escalating tensions in the crisis between the Kremlin and the West.

9 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine Appeals to the West as Crimea Turns to Russia

Ukraine's government appealed for Western help on Tuesday to stop Moscow annexing Crimea but the Black Sea peninsula, overrun by Russian troops, seemed fixed on a course that could formalize rule from Moscow within days.

9 years, 6 months ago

Tough Words from Russia as Standoff in Ukraine's Crimea Region Continues

Ukrainian officials accused pro-Russian forces in its Crimea region of fresh bullying tactics Saturday, as about 100 armed men reportedly took control of a military office in the regional capital, Simferopol.

9 years, 6 months ago

Crimea's Parliament Votes in Favour of Leaving Ukraine for Russia, Referendum Scheduled

The parliament of the disputed Crimean Peninsula has voted in favor of leaving Ukraine to become part of Russia, with a referendum on endorsing the move to be held later this month.

9 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine Crisis: Western Leaders Pile Pressure on Russia

Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Western powers increased pressure on Russia Wednesday to talk to the new government in Kiev in a bid to ease tensions over Russia's military intervention in Ukraine's Crimea region.

9 years, 6 months ago

World Leaders Warn Kremlin as Ukraine Standoff Continues

With small military standoffs around Ukrainian bases continuing in Russian-controlled Crimea and deepening anxiety about Russian intentions in eastern Ukraine, the British foreign secretary William Hague on Monday called Ukraine “the biggest crisis in Europe in the 21st century.”

9 years, 7 months ago

Berenger denies alliance talks with MSM Labour

Paul Bérenger made it clear that it is not on MMM agenda of entering into an alliance with either PTR or MSM now or in the near future

12 years, 1 month ago

Pravind Jugnauth wants Labour PMSD MPs to quit too

He challenged Dr Navin Ramgoolam and urged all MPs belonging to the Labour Party and PMSD to resign “since the Labour Party was voted to power with the votes of the MSM as well”

12 years, 1 month ago