Russia blocks top opposition news sites
Russia has blocked three major opposition news websites as well as the popular blog of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, the latest in a media crackdown that comes amid Moscow's standoff with the West over Ukraine.
NATO should intervene in Crimea 'before massacre': Tatar leader
Tatar community leader Mustafa Dzhemilev on Thursday urged NATO to intervene in Crimea to avert a "massacre" and called on the Crimean Tatars to boycott the upcoming referendum to join Russia.
Ukraine PM says EU accord may be signed next week
Ukraine's new leaders will likely sign a long-awaited political accord with the European Union next week, interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Wednesday after talks at the White House.
Ukraine crisis stirs Kerry-Lavrov tensions
Russian-US tensions over Ukraine exploded into a public row, as Secretary of State John Kerry refused to attend talks in Moscow after his counterpart snubbed Kiev's interim leaders.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and US President Barack Obama discuss the situation in Ukraine
On Monday Nursultan Nazarbayev had telephone talks with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kazakhstan’s President Nazarbayev on Ukraine
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev had telephone talks with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Clashes in Ukraine as Putin stays defiant
Pro-Russian activists with clubs and whips clashed with pro-Kiev supporters Sunday as tens of thousands rallied across Ukraine in rival protests, and Russian President Vladimir Putin dug in his heels in the standoff with the West.
Interpol says considering Yanukovych warrant request
Interpol said Friday it was considering a request from Ukraine's new government to issue an arrest warrant for ousted president Viktor Yanukovych.
Crimea moves to join Russia, US and EU sanction Moscow
Ukraine stood in danger of breaking apart Friday after Crimea's parliament unanimously voted to join Russia in a sharp escalation of the worst East-West security crisis since the Cold War.
EU freezes assets of Ukraine's ousted leader and 17 others
The European Union on Thursday froze assets held in the 28-nation bloc by 18 Ukrainians accused of embezzlement, including ousted Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovych.
Clashes break out in east Ukraine flashpoint city
Clashes broke out in the flashpoint eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Wednesday following rival demonstrations by thousands of pro- and anti-Russian protesters, leaving around 10 people injured.
Kazakhstan calls for peaceful negotiations in Ukraine
Kazakhstan urges Ukraine and Russia to solve the conflict through negotiations and not through a military intervention.
Obama says Putin 'not fooling anybody' over Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Russia was not "fooling anybody" over the Ukraine crisis after it denied its forces were operating in Crimea.
US suspends military cooperation with Russia, Kerry heads to Ukraine
The United States suspended military cooperation with Russia due to its military intervention in Ukraine, as Secretary of State John Kerry prepared to visit Kiev Tuesday amid a deepening crisis.
Situation in Ukraine has a direct impact on the Customs Union: President Nazarbayev
I have suggested meeting to discuss measures to prevent adverse repercussions: President.
Canada warns Russia, says G8 membership at risk
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday warned that Russia could be stripped of its membership in the Group of Eight industrialized nations if it doesn't reverse course in Ukraine.
Putin like Hitler in 1930s: former Czech foreign minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin is repeating history by acting in Crimea much like Adolf Hitler did in central and eastern Europe in the late 1930s: Karel Schwarzenberg
Astana Arlans beat Poland Hussars once again
In the last bout before the WSB 4th season playoffs, the Astana Arlans proved that they own the ring in the fight against Poland Hussars winning 4:1.
Kerry to visit Kiev as Russia faces global outcry
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kiev this week in a show of support for the embattled leadership, as Washington and its allies slammed Moscow for violating Ukraine's sovereignty.
Obama 'deeply concerned' by Russian military moves in Ukraine
President Barack Obama said Friday he was deeply concerned about reports of Russian military activity in Ukraine, while a US military official said Moscow had sent several hundreds troops into Crimea.