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European politicians call for new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
Nov 27, 2018 15:22The European Union says it will consider further sanctions against Russia next month following the seizure of three intruding Ukrainian military vessels in Russian waters.
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Putin voices ‘serious concern’ over martial law in Ukraine
Nov 27, 2018 07:48Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced “serious concern” over Ukraine’s recent move to impose martial law in the country following the seizure of three intruding Ukrainian military vessels in Russian waters.
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Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships lawful: Kremlin
Nov 26, 2018 14:20The Kremlin has defended Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian navy ships off the coast of Crimea, saying the move was lawful and in strict accordance with international and domestic regulations.
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Russia warns Ukraine over 'dangerous' provocation
Nov 26, 2018 08:42Russia has accused Ukraine of "dangerous" moves and deliberately provoking an incident in the Kerch Strait near Crimea in which Russia seized three Ukrainian vessels.
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Russia and Ukraine involved in Black Sea naval standoff
Nov 25, 2018 12:53Russia and Ukraine forces have engaged in a maritime confrontation, reflecting rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev in the Black Sea near Crimea.
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Russia warns West, Europe over Azov Sea issue
Nov 24, 2018 09:48Russia has warned the West against escalating tensions in the Sea of Azov that borders Russia and Ukraine through imposing new sanctions on Moscow.
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UK warns Russia about military operations at Azov Sea
Nov 20, 2018 10:38The UK has warned Russia against using its growing military presence in the Sea of Azov to “destabilize” regional economy, amid allegations that Ukrainian ships are being denied access to the waters.
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Ethnic Russians holding elections in eastern Ukraine
Nov 11, 2018 10:20Ethnic Russians in eastern Ukraine are holding elections to choose parliament members and a new leader, amid fresh clashes that have reportedly left two Ukrainian soldiers dead.
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Germany's Merkel to press for extension of anti-Russia sanctions over Ukraine
Nov 02, 2018 10:38German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced Berlin’s plans to press for an extension of anti-Russia sanctions by Western nations next month, claiming that Moscow has not implemented the 2015 Minsk truce deal with Ukraine.
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Russia slaps counter-sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, businesses
Nov 01, 2018 10:48Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree allowing sweeping financial sanctions against hundreds of Ukrainian politicians and authorities as well as dozens of businesses owned by Ukraine in response to the country’s “unfriendly actions” targeting “citizens and legal entities of Russia."