Russia – Ukraine Issue
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Peace in Ukraine I: A European War
They should also consider a more flexible sanctions policy, such that progress in Ukraine may lead to incremental easing. ICG…
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Ukraine rivals exchange 200 prisoners in controversial all-for-all swap
Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists in the country’s war-torn east exchanged 200 prisoners on Sunday, swapping detained fighters for civilians and…
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A Possible Step Toward Peace in Eastern Ukraine
This decision is welcome, but the Ukrainian government should step carefully to boost chances of a settlement. ICG On 1…
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Rebels without a Cause: Russia’s Proxies in Eastern Ukraine
The rift gives the new Ukrainian president an opportunity for outreach to the east’s embattled population, including by relaxing the…
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UN: Russia must free Ukraine ships, crew
A United Nations maritime tribunal has ruled that Russia must immediately release three Ukrainian naval vessels captured in November, and…
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Getting Aid to Separatist-held Ukraine
The front lines in eastern Ukraine are slowly freezing in place, as is civilian deprivation in the conflict zone. Anna…
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ITLOS to make decision on Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia on May 25
(MENAFN – UkrinForm) The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), which on May 10 heard Ukraine’s lawsuit…
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In presidential vote, Ukraine looks east
Russian-speaking candidate wants to undo ‘Russophobic’ turn in Ukrainian politics. Vijai Maheshwari Politico Since Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union,…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kiev’s Navy Says ‘We Will Be Ready’ and Prepared to Use ‘Weapons’ If Moscow Attacks Again
One month after Russia attacked three Ukrainian navy ships in the Kerch Strait, Ukraine’s navy chief said his country was…
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Ukraine moves to sever Orthodox Church link with Russia
Moscow: Ukraine has taken a major step towards establishing its own, autonomous Orthodox Church, setting the stage for increased tensions…
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Ukraine-Russia clash: Nato’s dilemma in the Black Sea
Does crisis beckon in the Black Sea? Could Russia and Nato even come to blows? Jonathan Marcus BBC That –…
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Ukraine urges Nato to deploy ships amid standoff with Russia off Crimea coast
‘Put Putin in his place,’ Kiev diplomat tells Germany Tom Embury-Dennis Independent Ukraine’s president has urged Nato to deploy naval…
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Goodbye Grotius, Hello Putin
Russia’s provocations in the Kerch Strait aren’t just a challenge to Ukraine. Like Beijing in the South China Sea, Moscow…
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Merkel warns ’no military solution’ to Ukraine conflict
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday there is “no military solution” to the Ukraine conflict after President Petro Poroshenko asked for NATO naval support in…
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The Coming War over Ukraine?
The danger of escalation is real and must be treated as such On November 25, Russian warships attacked and seized three Ukrainian…
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Ukraine imposes martial law after Russia seizes naval ships
Seizure of Ukrainian military boats marks ‘a new stage of aggression’, says president The Irish Times Ukraine on Monday imposed martial…
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