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Los Angeles TimesThe United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution declaring Crimea’s referendum on independence illegal, a move that U.S. and European diplomats hope will help deter Russia from seizing more of Ukraine. The measure …UN General Assembly Declares Crimean Vote to Join Russia InvalidVoice of AmericaUN General Assembly votes ‘yes’ on Ukraine unityBoston.comUN … Read more

Wall Street JournalMOSCOW—Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said she would run for president in elections on May 25, weeks after she was released from jail when street protests ousted her political foe, former President Viktor Yanukovych.UN General Assembly resolution calls Crimean referendum invalidCNN InternationalYulia Tymoshenko to run for president – and take on ‘enemy … Read more

ABC NewsWestern nations rushed to help Ukraine on Thursday, with the International Monetary Fund pledging up to $18 billion in loans, the U.N. condemning the vote that drove Crimea into Russian hands and the U.S. Congress considering even harsher sanctions …IMF offers Ukraine up to $18 billion in loansBusinessweekIMF throws Ukraine a lifelineThe HinduObama hails … Read more

Fox NewsRepublicans on the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday strongly urged President Obama to take a firmer stance against Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis and amid increasing disquiet on Capitol Hill about what Moscow’s next move might be.Despite Crimea, few in Europe want to boost defense spendingChristian Science MonitorCrimean ‘combat’ dolphins to … Read more

Reuters(Adds further comments, background). WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund, which on Thursday approved a new aid package for Ukraine, said it does not see a need to restructure the country’s debt at this time. “We don’t …Ukraine Unlocks $27 Billion International Aid DealBloombergIMF to Loan Ukraine Up to $18 BillionVoice of … Read more

Washington PostKIEV, UKRAINE — The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will provide Ukraine up to $18 billion in assistance over the next two years, part of a far-reaching rescue effort to keep the country from plunging into default, steadying the nation as it …IMF Reaches Deal to Provide up to $18 Billion to UkraineWall … Read more

ABC NewsForeign policy used to stand out as a not-so-bleak spot in the public’s waning assessment of Barack Obama. Not anymore. He’s getting low marks for handling Russia’s swoop into Ukraine, and more Americans than ever disapprove of the way Obama is doing …Transatlantic unity over Crimea crisis – but what about Europe’s military spending?euronewsWhy … Read more

BusinessweekIn this photo taken Monday, March 24, 2014, a Ukrainian border guard, right, and Russian border guards, background, stand at the border crossing between Ukraine and Russia in the village of Vyselki, eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits).Obama spells out Russia strategyBBC NewsObama Renewing US Commitment to NATO AllianceNew York TimesUS can help EU reduce reliance … Read more

BusinessweekPresident Barack Obama said the U.S. and its European allies stand united against Russian attempts to redraw Ukraine’s boundaries, while warning that indifference would ignore the lessons from two world wars. The U.S. and Europe are being tested as …Military Cuts Render NATO Less Formidable as Deterrent to RussiaNew York TimesUS can help EU reduce … Read more

Wall Street JournalIn a matter of weeks, General Electric Co.’s Russia business has gone from holding promise to a holding pattern. In February, GE board members toured the Kremlin on their way to the Olympics in Sochi. And earlier this month, Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt …Ukraine Nears IMF Bailout Accord as Obama Warns RussiaBloombergAnalysis: Russia … Read more

CNN(CNN) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday again called for Russia to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine — and warned of further isolation and “costs” if Moscow doesn’t respond to the West’s call for a change of course. The United States and …Obama: Russia won’t be dislodged from Crimea by military forceHaaretzPutin’s Neo-Soviet MenWall … Read more

Voice of AmericaWrapping up meetings with European officials in Brussels, U.S. President Barack Obama said that Europe is America’s closest partner and called for the creation of a united front for Russia to “feel the consequences of its actions in Ukraine.” Referring to …Obama Pitches Shale Gas as EU Seeks to Cut Russian Imports (1)BusinessweekObama … Read more

New York TimesPresident Obama spoke at the Palais Des Beaux Arts on Wedesday in Brussels. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times. the main story. the main story. the main story Share This Page. …Obama: No Plans to Use Force in UkraineVoice of AmericaPresident Obama: Russia ‘miscalculated’ Crimea reactionBBC NewsObama: Russia won’t be dislodged from Crimea … Read more

Voice of AmericaPresident Barack Obama said Russia was acting “out of weakness” and not strength in its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. In comments to reporters following a nuclear summit in The Hague Tuesday, Obama said the international community would never …Ukraine crisis center stage as Obama, EU leaders meet in BelgiumCNNUPDATE 1-EU to press … Read more

Washington PostKIEV, Ukraine — European and Ukrainian officials pushed ahead on Wednesday with a plan to deepen ties, a task made more urgent by Russia’s recent takeover of Crimea and concern over further threats. European Union officials were in Kiev on …Obama plays up US-Europe bond amid Russia tensionChron.comObama in Brussels for Talks with EU, … Read more

Washington PostWASHINGTON — Democrats backed down Tuesday and removed a hurdle blocking passage of legislation to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia for its bold military incursion into Crimea. With tens of thousands of Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s eastern …Senate Democrats Drop IMF Reforms From Ukraine Aid PackageNew York TimesReid Inclined to Drop IMF Funding … Read more

Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON — Bowing to Republican opposition, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday that legislation to provide $1 billion in aid to Ukraine would move forward without a contested provision to expand the loan-making authority of the …Senate Democrats Drop IMF Provision From Ukraine Aid BillWall Street JournalSenate on track to approve … Read more

Wall Street JournalWASHINGTON—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) said Tuesday he would drop language related to the International Monetary Fund from a broader package of aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russian officials to speed assistance to Kiev.Senate on track to approve Ukraine assistanceUSA TODAYReid Inclined to Drop IMF Funding Provision From Ukraine AidBusinessweekUS … Read more

BusinessweekKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Interior Ministry says a prominent member of a radical nationalist movement in Ukraine that played a key role in recent anti-government demonstrations was killed during a police operation to detain him. Right Sector’s …Ukraine far-right leader Muzychko dies ‘in police raid’BBC NewsUkraine crisis: Killing of ultra-nationalist leader causes more problems … Read more

USA TODAYKIEV, Ukraine – The United States and Ukraine issued a condemnation Tuesday of Russia’s takeover of Crimea as President Obama discussed with European leaders the possibility of further sanctions against Moscow at a summit in the Netherlands.Obama expresses worry Russia moving on UkraineChron.comObama, allies isolate Russia from Group of Eight at Hague emergency meetingNew … Read more

Fox NewsMar. 19, 2014: NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gestures while speaking after receiving the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Peace and Security at Georgetown University in Washington.Reuters. “This crisis is right on …NATO Concerned About Russian Military Buildup Near Ukraine BorderRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyRussia demands parts of Ukraine are given regional autonomy as … Read more

Fox NewsThe Senate voted 78-17 to advance a Ukraine aid package Monday sought by the Obama administration, setting up a final vote for later this week. The bill ran into heated objections from Senate Republicans ahead of the Monday evening test vote over …Senate Republicans Seek to Void IMF Money in Ukraine AidBusinessweekCongress Locked In … Read more

Chron.comUkrainian sailors leave the Konstantin Olshansky navy ship in the bay of Donuzlav, Crimea, Monday, March 24, 2014. Ukraine’s fledgling government ordered troops to retreat from Crimea on Monday, ending days of wavering as Western leaders tried to …Notorious Ukrainian nationalist militant Muzychko shot dead in police raid …RTRight Sector famous leader, aka Sashko Beliy … Read more

ABC NewsThe Senate and House appear headed for a standoff over competing bills to authorize sanctions on Russia and provide aid to Ukraine, potentially prolonging Congress’ inaction over the two weeks since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military intervention …Senate Republicans Seek to Void IMF Money in Ukraine Aid PackageBusinessweekAid Package for Ukraine Advances in the … Read more

Irish TimesWomen going home after a day of work in the Moldovian autonmous region of Gagauzia. The Gagauz are Turkic Orthodox Christians who speak Russian, and declared independence during the collapse of the Soviet Union. Daniel McLaughlin. Topics: News …Three ways NATO can bolster Ukraine’s securityWashington PostSanctions pushing Russia toward recessionThe Daily StarUkraine crisis revives … Read more