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Russia, Rebel Georgia Region Sign Treaty; West Alarmed
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with Georgia’s rebel South Ossetia region on Wednesday that almost completely integrates it with Russia, alarming Georgia and the West a year after Moscow took over Crimea. Tbilisi described the “alliance and integration” treaty as a “move aimed at annexation”...
Ukraine: Separatists oppose new draft law
Separatist leaders said draft law contravenes previous “special status” granted to region by Ukrainian parliament in October. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Moscow marks Crimea annexation anniversary
Move that redrew Europe’s map shattered ties with West but boosted Putin’s approval ratings at… …read more Source:...
Putin’s Latest Crimea Spin Attempts New Narrative
WASHINGTON—As Russia marks the one-year anniversary of Crimea’s annexation from neighboring… …read more Source:...
Ukraine Rebels Warn They Could Abandon Cease-fire
KYIV—Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine threatened Wednesday to abandon a cease-fire following changes to a law granting their regions self-rule. Alexander Zakharchenko and Igor Plotnitsky … …read more Source:...
Sweden fear Russian military operations
Sweden’s security services said on Wednesday they feared possible Russian military operations against their country following a big increase in espionage activity since the Ukraine crisis erupted a year ago. …read more Source: World...
Crimean Tatar leader wants arms for Ukraine forces
Mustafa Dzhemilev says Western powers should arm Ukrainians as Russia marks Crimea annexation anniversary. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Crimean Tatar leader wants arms for Ukraine forces
Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Dzhemilev says Western powers should arm Ukrainians as Russia marks Crimea annexation anniversary. …read more Source: World...
Russia says Ukraine law on autonomy violates peace deal
Russia on Wednesday condemned Ukraine for ratifying two bills on greater autonomy for the rebel-held east, saying they “grossly … …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine rebels warn they could abandon cease-fire
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine threaten to abandon a cease-fire following changes to a law granting their regions self-rule. …read more Source: The Daily...
