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Putin arrives in Crimea in first visit since annexation

Fri May 9, 2014 17:53:23

On a triumphant visit Friday to Crimea, President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's annexation of the Black Sea peninsula as he celebrated Victory Day, the most important day in the Russian calendar.

Ukraine crisis: Heavy fighting in Mariupol, several killed

Fri May 9, 2014 15:22:55

Fighting broke out Friday in Ukraine's southeastern port city of Mariupol, causing casualties, according to reports by Ukrainian and Russian media.

Ukraine separatists vow to hold independence votes

Fri May 9, 2014 09:02:22

Pro-Moscow separatists fighting in east Ukraine has vowed to press on with disputed independence referendums, defying a call from President Vladimir Putin to postpone the vote in a bid to ease tensions.

Russia and China to begin joint naval drills

Thu May 8, 2014 21:02:17

The Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese navy plan to conduct a joint large-scale cooperative training exercise scheduled for mid-May, a Russian military spokesman has said.

Putin reviews war drills on countering nuclear strike

Thu May 8, 2014 18:38:06

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reviewed military drills on countering nuclear strike, ahead of the May 9 celebrations dedicated to the country’s World War II victory.

Putin declares troops withdrawal from Ukraine border

Thu May 8, 2014 08:37:16

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the 40,000 troops deployed along the border for a training operation have completed their mission and are being redeployed to their regular postings.

Russian stocks, ruble rise after Putin comment on Ukraine vote

Wed May 7, 2014 20:12:39

Russia's markets have climbed sharply after President Vladimir Putin urged the postponement of a referendum on separate status for Ukraine's Russian-speaking regions and cautiously backed presidential polls.

Russia warns of humanitarian disaster in Ukraine's besieged cities

Mon May 5, 2014 22:31:21

Ukraine’s eastern towns besieged by the government troops are facing a humanitarian disaster due to shortages of medicines and food, Russia warns.

Dozens killed in fresh Ukraine clashes

Mon May 5, 2014 21:03:52

At least four Ukrainian soldiers and 20 pro-Russian protesters have been killed in fierce clashes between the two sides on the outskirts of the country’s eastern city of Slavyansk.

Turkey building wall to counter Syria militants’ threats

Mon May 5, 2014 17:03:21

Turkey has started building a new wall along a fragment of its southeastern border with Syria as it struggles against threats from Syria based al-Qaeda militant groups.

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