Kremlin says reports about Russian troops in Eastern Ukraine “absurd” – The Star Online

The Star OnlineMOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said on Tuesday that there are no Russian military forces in eastern Ukraine and that any claims of their presence there are absurd. “This is an absurd assertion, there are no Russian …Dmitry Tymchuk’s military blog: Government inaction inspires pro-Russian …Kyiv Post all 43 news … Read more

The Kremlin, not language, is driving Ukraine apart – The Globe and Mail

The Kremlin, not language, is driving Ukraine apartThe Globe and MailThe short answer is that Ukraine’s national identity is more solid than the recent turmoil implies, and the country’s linguistic divisions did not generate the crisis, as the Kremlin claims. Rather, a civic Ukrainian identity has been developing over … …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin … Read more

Kremlin: Putin Denies Russian Role In Ukraine Unrest – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Kremlin: Putin Denies Russian Role In Ukraine UnrestRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyFormer Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma believes that Western mediation is the only way out of Ukraine’s current crisis. In an exclusive interview, Kuchma discusses Crimea’s annexation, the chaos in eastern Ukraine, and discord between Kyiv and … …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie … Read more

Russians Blend Loyalty to Nazarbayev with Pro-Kremlin Sentiments – Inter Press Service

Russians Blend Loyalty to Nazarbayev with Pro-Kremlin SentimentsInter Press ServiceOn a hill overlooking the northeastern Kazakh city of Oskemen, bright white letters spell out ‘Kazakhstan’ under a large Kazakh flag in early April 2014. Oskemen – known in Russian as Ust-Kamenogorsk – is a Russian-majority city, where 67 percent of … and more …read more … Read more

Thousands march in Moscow against war drive – World War 4 Report

Thousands march in Moscow against war driveWorld War 4 ReportOn April 13, some 10,000 people turned out in Moscow for an anti-Kremlin rally to denounce Russian state television’s coverage of the Ukraine crisis—which portrays the new government in Kiev as a “fascist junta” under the control of the US. Some of … and more …read … Read more

Kazakhstan: Russians Blend Loyalty to Nazarbayev with Pro-Kremlin Sentiments – EurasiaNet

Kazakhstan: Russians Blend Loyalty to Nazarbayev with Pro-Kremlin SentimentsEurasiaNetOn a hill overlooking the northeastern Kazakh city of Oskemen, bright white letters spell out ‘Kazakhstan’ under a large Kazakh flag in early April 2014. Oskemen – known in Russian as Ust-Kamenogorsk – is a Russian-majority city, where 67 percent of … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Pro-Kremlin gunmen gain ground in crisis-hit Ukraine – Yahoo News

Yahoo NewsThe Kremlin added an ominous tone to the rapid escalation by saying that President Vladimir Putin had received “a lot” of requests from Ukraine’s Russified rust belt “to help, to intervene in some form”. The crystallising possibility of an invasion by … …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Putin denies interfering in Ukraine as insurgents gain ground – Yahoo News

Yahoo NewsThe pro-Kremlin militias who have seized state buildings in coordinated raids across eastern Ukraine only appeared to be gaining confidence while paying little heed to a “full-scale anti-terrorist operation” announced with much fanfare in Kiev. View … …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or … Read more

Russians rally for press freedom, truth – Journal of Turkish Weekly

Journal of Turkish WeeklyThe air was alternately sad, angry and jubilant as activists turned out to “Rally for Truth.” In a concert-like setting, activists condemned the shutdown of Russian independent media outlets, and decried their Kremlin-linked colleagues whom they hold …Thousands march in Moscow against war driveWorld War 4 Report all 4 news articles …read … Read more

Russia’s Putin is concerned about Ukraine situation-Kremlin – Reuters

Reuters“Unfortunately, there’s a great many such appeals coming from the Eastern Ukrainian regions addressed directly to Putin to intervene in this or that form,” he said. “The president is watching the developments in Eastern Ukraine with great concern …Putin Made $100000 Last Year, Declarations SaysThe Moscow TimesAnalysis: Despite buildup, a weak Ukraine may be all … Read more

Germany says ‘Many signs’ Moscow Supports Pro-Kremlin Groups in Ukraine – New Tang Dynasty Television

New Tang Dynasty TelevisionGermany said Monday it sees indications Russia is supporting pro-Kremlin militias who have seized government buildings in eastern Ukraine.(Photo credit should read DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP/Getty Images) 2014-04-14 05:58 AM EST … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the … Read more

Kremlin chief of staff says sanctions haven’t changed his life or work – ITAR-TASS

Kremlin chief of staff says sanctions haven’t changed his life or workITAR-TASSMOSCOW, April 12, /ITAR-TASS/. Presidential chief of staff Sergei Ivanov said the sanctions imposed against him had not affected his life or work. “These sanctions have no influence on my work and life,” Ivanov told reporters on Saturday, April 12 … …read more Source: … Read more

Pro-Kremlin militias ignore Ukraine ultimatum – New Straits Times

New Straits TimesSLAVYASNK, Ukraine: Ukraine’s latest ultimatum to pro-Kremlin militias who have seized buildings across a swath of the separatist east expired today without any sign of the gunmen ready to give in. The streets of the impoverished coal mining town of …More than 10000 protest in Moscow against Kremlin-controlled TV coverage of …Hamilton SpectatorAnti-Kremlin … Read more

Anti-Kremlin protest draws thousands in Moscow – Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Heraldduring a rally against pro-Putin media in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people have turned out in Moscow for an anti-Kremlin rally to denounce Russian state television’s news coverage, particularly of the crisis in … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

More than 10000 protest in Moscow against Kremlin-controlled TV coverage of … – Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton SpectatorMOSCOW – More than 10,000 people turned out in Moscow on Sunday for an anti-Kremlin rally to denounce Russian state television’s news coverage, particularly of the crisis in neighbouring Ukraine. In promoting the Kremlin line, state television has …Anti-Kremlin protest draws thousands in MoscowBellingham Herald all 2,794 news articles …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin … Read more

Ukraine prepares for ‘full-scale’ military offensive on militants – Haaretz

HaaretzRussian foreign ministry says Ukraine’s decision is ‘criminal,’ plans to put issue before Security Council, while thousands of Russians protest Kremlin belligerence. By Reuters and The Associated Press | Apr. 13, 2014 | 9:43 PM …Ukraine to Launch ‘Full-Scale’ Offensive Involving Army Against RebelsNewsweekUkraine tries to clear pro-Russian rebelsLondon Free PressRussia’s Gun-Toting ‘Tourists’Daily Beast all … Read more

Anti-Kremlin protest draws thousands in Moscow – The Missoulian

Anti-Kremlin protest draws thousands in MoscowThe MissoulianMOSCOW (AP) — More than 10,000 people have turned out in Moscow for an anti-Kremlin rally to denounce Russian state television’s news coverage, particularly of the crisis in neighboring Ukraine. In promoting the Kremlin line, state television has … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google … Read more

Ukrainian forces exchange fire with pro-Kremlin gunmen – Global Times

Ukrainian forces exchange fire with pro-Kremlin gunmenGlobal TimesUkraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said both sides had suffered casualties in the offensive in Slavyansk, where about 20 pro-Kremlin gunmen seized the police station and later occupied the city’s SBU (Ukrainian Security Service) building on Saturday. …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie … Read more

Anti-Kremlin protest draws thousands in Moscow – Merced Sun-Star

Merced Sun-StarPeople with the Ukrainian national and Solidarnost (Solidarity) movement listen to a speaker during a rally against pro-Putin media in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people have turned out in Moscow for an anti-Kremlin rally … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Anti-Kremlin Protest Draws Thousands in Moscow – ABC News

Anti-Kremlin Protest Draws Thousands in MoscowABC NewsIn promoting the Kremlin line, state television has portrayed the new pro-Western government in Ukraine as a “fascist junta” under the control of the U.S. government and determined to oppress Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine. The broadcasts have … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google … Read more

The BBC’s David Stern reports: Moscow denies the trouble has been … – BBC News

BBC NewsMore and more police stations and government buildings are falling to unidentified gunmen, who carry Russian weapons and look very much like the Kremlin forces who took Crimea. Ukraine’s government appears that it does not have a choice whether to …Ukraine tries to clear pro-Russian rebelsSimcoe ReformerRussia’s Gun-Toting ‘Tourists’Daily Beast all 1,445 news articles … Read more

Ukraine tries to clear pro-Russian rebels, reports dead on both sides – St. Catharines Standard

St. Catharines StandardUkraine faces a rash of rebellions in the east which it says are inspired and directed by the Kremlin. But action to dislodge the armed militants risks tipping the stand-off into a new, dangerous phase as Moscow has warned it will protect the region’s …Ukraine in bloody battle to oust pro-Russian gunmenThe West … Read more

Crimea won, Putin tries not to lose Ukraine – Reuters

Reuters“Putin is now looking for a model where Moscow retains some degree of influence,” said Gleb Pavlovsky, a former Kremlin spin doctor. “I think the next six weeks will be key because Putin can’t afford to let the Ukrainian election produce an …Ukraine tries to clear pro-Russian rebelsLondon Free PressUkraine tries to clear pro-Russia rebels … Read more

Analysis: Despite buildup, a weak Ukraine may be all Kremlin wants – Arizona Daily Star

Arizona Daily StarRather than repeating the “Crimean scenario” — invading, seizing and annexing territory — the Kremlin would prefer to keep Ukraine weak and divided by forcing a change in how it is governed, analysts say. Increasing regional autonomy at the expense …Russia April 11, 19:33ITAR-TASSUkraine’s pro-Kremlin activists wonder if the Russians are comingThe AustralianPutin … Read more

Kremlin chief of staff says sanctions haven’t changed his life or work Russia … – ITAR-TASS

Kremlin chief of staff says sanctions haven’t changed his life or work Russia …ITAR-TASSMOSCOW, April 12, /ITAR-TASS/. Presidential chief of staff Sergei Ivanov said the sanctions imposed against him had not affected his life or work. “These sanctions have no influence on my work and life,” Ivanov told reporters on Saturday, April 12 … …read … Read more

Russia April 11, 21:50 – ITAR-TASS

ITAR-TASSMOSCOW, April 11. /ITAR-TASS/. The Kremlin doubts that the problem of Kiev’s gas debts to Russia could be solved at four-party talks involving the United States, the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine. “It is possible to discuss the gas issue with the …Invading may be President Vladimir Putin’s Plan B in UkraineLos Angeles TimesMilitants raise … Read more

Pro-Moscow separatists stay put despite Ukraine PM’s overtures – Times of Oman

Times of OmanThat and a similar occupation of the state security office of the eastern city of Lugansk presents Ukraine’s untested leaders with their biggest challenge since their February ouster of a Kremlin-backed president and decision to strike an alliance with …Crimea’s parliament adopts Kremlin-backed constitutionGlobalPost all 180 news articles …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin … Read more

Ukraine’s pro-Kremlin activists wonder if the Russians are coming – The Australian

The AustralianEVER since pro-Russian activists seized government buildings in Crimea, precipitating a Russian invasion and annexation, Sergei Baryshnikov and his allies have been coming to the central square of this gritty city hoping to engineer something similar …World April 11, 21:01ITAR-TASSECONOMICS > Putin warns EU leaders on Ukraine gas debt, European supplies …Hurriyet Daily NewsRussia … Read more

Crimea’s parliament adopts Kremlin-backed constitution – GlobalPost

GlobalPostPro-Moscow legislators are eager to complete the Black Sea peninsula’s integration into Russia and smooth over financial and legal difficulties that have left businesses in limbo since its break with Ukraine. All 88 deputies present in the 100-seat …Crimea, Sebastopol Included in Russia’s ConstitutionRadio Cadena Agramonet all 73 news articles …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin … Read more

Putin apparently poorest Kremlin official, according to state figures – Straits Times

Straits TimesMOSCOW (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a relatively modest income of just over US$100,000 for last year – the lowest of all of his staff in the Kremlin, official figures showed Friday. Putin earned about 3.7 million rubles (S$129 …Putin’s official income took a hit in 2013Washington Post (blog)Putin earns approximately … Read more

Art Group’s Giant Banner Labels Kremlin Opponents ‘5th Column’ – The Moscow Times

Art Group’s Giant Banner Labels Kremlin Opponents ‘5th Column’The Moscow TimesA giant banner accusing five prominent Kremlin critics of betraying Russia was unfurled Friday from a building in Moscow. Among those featured on the sign, which hung from the Dom Knigi bookshop on Novy Arbat, opposite the offices of liberal-leaning … …read more Source: Moscow … Read more

Crimea’s parliament adopts Kremlin-backed constitution – Reuters

ReutersPro-Moscow legislators are eager to complete the Black Sea peninsula’s integration into Russia and smooth over financial and legal difficulties that have left businesses in limbo since its break with Ukraine. All 88 deputies present in the 100-seat …Crimea, Sebastopol Included in Russia’s ConstitutionRadio Cadena Agramonet all 71 news articles …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin … Read more

Crimea’s parliament adopts Kremlin-backed constitution – Thomson Reuters Foundation

Thomson Reuters FoundationSIMFEROPOL, Crimea, April 11 (Reuters) – Crimean lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Friday, taking another step to cement the region’s absorption into Russia despite strong objections from the Muslim Tatar minority. Pro-Moscow legislators are …Russian reboot of Crimea brings rubles and confusionAl Jazeera AmericaCrimea’s Gay Community Fears For Life Under RussiaHuffington Post … Read more

Kremlin does not expect quadripartite talks to resolve Kyiv gas debt problem – Kyiv Post

Kyiv PostThe Kremlin doubts the possibility of solving the problem of Ukrainian gas debts to Moscow at the quadripartite negotiations of Russia, the United States, the European Union and Ukraine. Announcement To Readers. Since 1995, the Kyiv Post has been the … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News      Zennie … Read more

ECONOMICS > Putin warns EU leaders on Ukraine gas debt, European supplies … – Hurriyet Daily News

Hurriyet Daily NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during a meeting with the People’s Front activists in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on Thursday, April 10, 2014. AP Photo …Russia Plotting for Ukrainian Influence, Not Invasion, Analysts SayNew York TimesWhile Russians Riot in Ukraine, the Kremlin Talks DiplomacyDaily BeastPro-Kremlin viral video portrays Ukraine invading … Read more