Tag: Ukraine
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TV comic takes lead in Ukrainian elections
Last night a comedian with no real policies won over 30% of the votes in Ukraine and is the favourite to become president later this month. Why are so many nations electing anti-politicians?
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Ukraine wins Europe’s ‘Hunger Games of music’
The theme of Eurovision 2016 was ‘Come Together’. But its winning song about Crimean oppression was a highly controversial dig at Russia. Is a song contest the right place for politics?
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Thousands mourn murder of Russian politician
The assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Moscow has shocked the world, with many worrying that Russia is returning to its dark past. Is time running out for Vladimir Putin?
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UN branded ‘failure’ after year of atrocities
Amnesty’s annual report condemns international inaction in the world’s conflicts. It describes 2014 as a ‘catastrophic’ year. Could all this bloodshed have been prevented?
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Ukraine ceasefire agreed after marathon talks
The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany have agreed a ceasefire in Ukraine. How can the fate of millions be determined by a few hours of intensive night-time conversation?
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US mulls arming Ukraine as violence worsens
Russian-backed rebels in the Ukraine have threatened to mobilise 100,000 troops. A growing chorus is urging America to support the Ukrainian state – but will more guns solve the issues?
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Putin condemned after airliner is shot down
A total of 298 passengers and crew were killed when pro-Russian Ukrainian rebels fired a missile at an airliner. The world holds Vladimir Putin responsible. How will he now respond?
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Rising turmoil in eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russian groups calling for independence have occupied more public buildings in eastern Ukraine. Is Russia behind all this? Does President Putin intend to annex it, as he did Crimea?
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Obama urges EU to toughen sanctions on Russia
After the illegal invasion of Crimea, the West must decide how to punish Putin and prevent further aggression. Will economic sanctions work, or will they simply end up harming Europe?
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World rejects Crimea’s pro-Russia referendum
On Sunday, 96.8% of Crimean voters said they wanted to leave Ukraine and join Russia. So why has this decision at the ballot box been rejected by a majority of the world’s nations?
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Russia invades Crimea sparking cold war fears
Ukraine has lost control of Crimea to Russian troops, and world leaders are threatening sanctions to halt Putin’s advance. Have the high-stakes East-West tensions of the cold war returned?
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Europe’s two biggest states on brink of conflict
This morning, despite ‘12 Years a Slave’ winning best film at the Oscars, there is one story that dominates everything: Ukraine. Here is a special round-up of the main developments and issues.
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Russian fighter jets on alert over Ukraine
Tensions were mounting all last night in Ukraine. Western nations warned Russia to back off as it flexed its military muscles on the border. Is Europe heading for a dreadful new conflict?
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Ukraine on high alert as Putin ponders options
With incredible speed Ukraine’s pro-Western protesters have gained the upper hand as fresh elections are announced and an interim president installed. Where is it all heading?
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Judgement day comes to ‘Jerusalem of the North’
Ukraine is in flames. Demonstrations spread last night beyond the capital Kiev. Riot police are increasingly brutal. Russia is backing the regime. Should the West intervene?