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Russian military and NATO both increase presence close to Ukraine

The Russian military has been carrying out exercises close to the border with Ukraine. Russia’s defence ministry confirmed 8,500 troops were taking part in drills in several regions along the border. In Rostov-on-Don where the ousted Ukranian president Yanukovych has been staying, riffles, machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were used. It comes as Moscow warned it would reciprocate with sanctions […]

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Obama calls for NATO solidarity in Ukraine's battle against Russian aggression

Speaking in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, US President Barack Obama said Russian aggression in Ukraine that threatens a Europe dedicated to peace will not be without consequences and Moscow is feeling the pinch: “Make no mistake, Russia is paying a price. Capital is fleeing, foreign investment is plummeting because investors know that today’s Russia is […]

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Ukraine to pursue NATO membership

The prime minister of Ukraine said he will ask parliament to put the country on a course to join NATO. Kyiv accuses Moscow of bringing troops into the country to support pro-Russian separatists. NATO has released satellite images it claims show Russian combat forces in Ukraine. “Russia continues to supply the separatist with tanks armoured […]