EU keeps Russia sanctions as clashes resume in Ukraine
The EU decided to keep in place biting economic sanctions on Russia over its alleged backing of pro-Kremlin insurgents.
Rosneft says Arctic well drilled with Exxon struck oil
Rosneft said it had found oil in the Kara Sea off the north coast of Siberia in a joint drilling project with US oil giant ExxonMobil.
G7 leaders warn Russia of more sanctions
Leaders of the world's most developed economies warned Russia of more sanctions unless all fighting stops in Ukraine.
Tough East-West dilemma for next Bulgarian government
The Russian songs blared and Putin T-shirts danced as 7,000 people gathered for a recent celebration of all things Russian in Bulgaria.
Ukraine PM asks West to keep sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk called on the West not to ease sanctions on Russia, in his address to the UN General Assembly
US slaps sanctions on 12 'terrorist' group supporters
The United States issued financial sanctions against 11 individuals and a foreign entity it designated as "global terrorists".
Suppliers scramble for alternatives as Russia bans Western food
In a Moscow supermarket, the dairy section is piled with imported yoghurts -- unlike the empty shelves in many other shops in the Russian capital.
Canada slaps fresh sanctions on Russia
Canada announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, targeting four senior Russian army generals, a bank and five arms manufacturers, over Moscow's support for rebels in Ukraine.
Russian ruble hits historic low against dollar
The Russian ruble fell on Monday to a historic low against the dollar after the West imposed fresh sanctions over Ukraine.
New EU sanctions against Russia take effect
New European Union sanctions targeting Russia came into force.
Obama unveils new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
President Barack Obama said that the United States would intensify sanctions in the defense, finance and energy sectors to punish Russia.
Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD
Lithuania and fellow Baltic states Estonia and Latvia are the countries most vulnerable to a Russian block on EU food exports.
Russia could restrict airspace in sanctions battle: PM
Russia will retaliate against a new round of Western sanctions over Ukraine and may block flights through its airspace.
Ukraine truce takes hold as West lines up Russia sanctions
Ukraine and pro-Kremlin insurgents appeared to be observing a truce that could stem five months of bloodshed.
EU pressed to up aid to farmers hit by Russia sanctions
The European Parliament ratcheted up the pressure on the European Union to increase support for farmers hit by a Russian ban on food.
Europe farmers 'not to get full Russian sanction compensation'
Germany's agriculture minister warned that European farmers hit by a Russian import ban would not receive full compensation.
Kazakhstan ready for various geopolitical risks: Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan said the country was facing quite a few problems but was prepared to address various scenarios.
Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko have agreed to solve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, via negotiations and that mistakes like forcible takeover would not happen again.
US steps up sanctions on Iran over nuclear program
The United States imposed new sanctions Friday on networks linked to Iran, stepping up pressure over Tehran's nuclear program.
Russian food sanctions spur price rises: data
Russian authorities have leaned on shops to keep prices steady but data released showed inflation pricking up on goods.
