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Ukraine faces a looming debt default after the country's finance ministry said Thursday that the country cannot make a $3 billion debt due to Russia this weekend without violating a debt-restructuring deal with other international creditors. Ukraine, which is supposed to pay down the debt by Sunday, said it is ready to keep negotiating with Russia about...
Ukraine Lawmaker Manhandles Prime Minister, Sparking Parliament Brawl
Fighting erupted among members of Ukraine's ruling coalition in parliament Friday after a member physically picked up Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk.
Biden Warns Ukraine of Backsliding on Corruption
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned Ukraine against backsliding in the fight against corruption.
Crimea Largely Without Power After Ukraine Transmission Tower Blasts
Two electricity transmission towers in Ukraine were damaged by explosions, leaving most of the nearly 2 million people on disputed Crimea without power.
Why Ukraine's Ousted Autocrat Is Suing His Own Country
Ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's lawyers say he faces unfair prosecution.
Russia and Ukraine: 9 Ways Neighbors Went From Friends to Enemies
Russia's banning of all commercial Ukrainian flights in its airspace was the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the countries.
Crimea, Ukrainian Province Annexed by Russia, Wants Its Own Beverly Hills
Crimea, the Ukrainian province annexed by Russia last year and beset by economic sanctions, is hoping to attract big-name foreign celebrities to its shores.
Europe's Other Migrant Crisis: 2M Displaced by Ukraine War
More than 2 million people have fled their homes in eastern Ukraine since government troops and Russian-backed separatists went to war last year.
Russia Building Major Military Base Near Ukrainian Border: Report
Russia has started to build a huge military base housing ammunition depots and barracks for several thousand soldiers near the Ukrainian border.
Ukrainians Say They Face Torture, Show Trials in Russia
Russia has imprisoned at least 11 Ukrainians in what defendants and rights groups say is a smear campaign aimed at destroying Kiev's image worldwide.
Ukraine Parliament Clashes Leave Cop Dead, 100 Others Injured
Clashes broke out between police and nationalist protesters outside the Ukrainian parliament on Monday after a controversial vote.
Russia's Classified Ukraine Crisis Death Toll Appears to Have Leaked
Russia's military death toll in eastern Ukraine may be officially classified — but appears to have inadvertently slipped out.
Russia's Sanctions War Against the West Explained
Russia has taken on the United States and Europe in a sanctions war, which has recently spilled into some decidedly odd public stunts.
Ukraine Violence Spikes Despite Cease-Fire; U.S., Russia Trade Barbs
Russia and the U.S. have traded blame for one of the worst spikes in violence between separatist rebels and government troops in Ukraine.
Shelling in East Ukraine Kills Four Civilians, Soldier
Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists accused each other for the shelling in the eastern city of Donetsk, in violation of a ceasefire.
U.S. Sending Armored Combat Brigade to Europe Amid Russia Tension
"American rotational forces need to more quickly and easily participate in training and exercises in Europe," Carter told reporters.
Foul-Mouthed Governor Gets Results in War-Torn Ukraine
Within Ukraine, Luhansk Governor Hennadiy Moskal has long been known for his salty language and prickly attitude. And for getting things done.
Pope Urges Putin to Commit to 'Sincere, Great Effort' for Ukraine Peace
The two met for about 50 minutes and agreed on the need to recreate a climate of dialogue in Ukraine, the Vatican said.
Germany's Angela Merkel Urges G-7 Leaders to Send Russia 'United Signal'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the G-7 leaders need to show a "united front" over Russian sanctions and the crisis in Ukraine.
East Ukraine: Five Servicemen Killed in Worst Violence in Months
Five Ukrainian servicemen were killed in the worst upsurge of fighting in the east of the country in months, officials said Thursday.
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Intense Fighting In and Around Rebel Stronghold in Eastern Ukraine
Around Donetsk and in city itself, sporadic gunfire and shelling brought carnage, as conflict escalates in defiance of ceasefire.
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Biden Explains There Is a 'Practical' Side to Russia's Putin
Vice President Joe Biden talks about his experience with Russian President Vladimir Putin while speaking in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.
Russia Is Boosting Air Defenses Inside Eastern Ukraine: State Department
Russia is building up its air defenses inside of eastern Ukraine and bolstering forces along the border in violation of a recent truce.
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Putin: Ukrainian 'Armed Coup D'Etat' Is Unacceptable
In televised question-and-answer Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned 'armed coup' in Ukraine that overthrew former President Viktor Yanukovych.
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