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    Putin’s Aggressive Stance On The West And Ukraine Unlikely To Change Even As Economy Plummets
    Dec16

    Putin’s Aggressive Stance On The West And Ukraine Unlikely To Change Even As Economy Plummets

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 22:40 (EEST) Section: International Business Times (USA)

    The Russian ruble has experienced its biggest single-day collapse since Russia defaulted on its debt in 1998, and the Russian economy, hit by Western sanctions, is shrinking — but that crisis is unlikely to change President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive approach towards the West and Ukraine, analysts said. …read more Source:...

    With Russia’s Ruble in Free Fall, U.S. Plans New Sanctions
    Dec16

    With Russia’s Ruble in Free Fall, U.S. Plans New Sanctions

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 22:11 (EEST) Section: Foreign Policy (USA)

    As the Russian ruble continues its tumble against the dollar, President Barack Obama plans to sign a bill imposing new sanctions against Moscow, adding more pressure to a Russian economy already headed toward recession. White House press secretary Josh Earnest said on Tuesday that although the president has concerns about the Ukraine Freedom...

    Obama To Sign New Russian Sanctions Bill By End Of Week
    Dec16

    Obama To Sign New Russian Sanctions Bill By End Of Week

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 21:42 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation implementing new sanctions on Russia over its activities in Ukraine by the end of the week. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    13 Deaths Per Day in Ukraine Despite Peace Deal
    Dec16

    13 Deaths Per Day in Ukraine Despite Peace Deal

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:56 (EEST) Section: The Washington Free Beacon (USA)

    An average of 13 people are dying each day in the Ukraine conflict despite the existence of a peace agreement, according to the United Nations. The New York Times reports that fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels in the country’s east has claimed 1,357 lives since the “ceasefire” deal in early September. More than 4,700...

    Russians react to ruble freefall
    Dec16

    Russians react to ruble freefall

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:56 (EEST) Section: Mashable (USA)

    MOSCOW— Vladimir Putin woke up this morning to a piece of good news and a piece of bad news The good news? Russians had named their president Man of the Year for the fifteenth year in a row. The bad news? The country’s currency, the ruble, had continued its downward spiral, hitting its lowest level since the beginning of the year. At 3:13...

    Kerry Cites ‘Constructive Moves’ by Russia on Ukraine
    Dec16

    Kerry Cites ‘Constructive Moves’ by Russia on Ukraine

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:56 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says “Russia has made constructive moves” on the Ukraine crisis that could open the path to resolving the conflict and easing or lifting international economic sanctions. While holding a series of meetings on world issues, Kerry said improvements in the eastern Ukraine cease-fire, progress on negotiating a line...

    Obama to approve new sanctions for Russia
    Dec16

    Obama to approve new sanctions for Russia

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:41 (EEST) Section: The Bellingham Herald (USA)

    The White House says President Barack Obama will sign congressional legislation slapping new sanctions on Russia and providing aid to Ukraine.Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...

    Ukraine Bans NYE Fireworks Out of Respect for Those Affected by Crisis
    Dec16

    Ukraine Bans NYE Fireworks Out of Respect for Those Affected by Crisis

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:41 (EEST) Section: Newsweek (USA)

    Authorities in Ukraine’s capital city Kiev announced there will be no fireworks display for the city’s New Year’s celebrations this year, in honour of those affected by the crisis in the country’s east, where fighting between pro-Russian rebels and government forces has killed nearly 5,000 people in the last year. Kiev...

    Obama to slap new sanctions on Russia
    Dec16

    Obama to slap new sanctions on Russia

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:27 (EEST) Section: The Bellingham Herald (USA)

    Word that the president will sign the measure comes as Russia grapples with a currency crisis driven both by the impact of previous sanctions and a drop in the price…Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...

    Obama Will Approve New Sanctions Against Russia for Ukraine Actions
    Dec16

    Obama Will Approve New Sanctions Against Russia for Ukraine Actions

    Tuesday, December 16 , 2014 - 20:27 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    The president will sign the bill despite concerns it will complicate efforts to maintain a unified front with European allies, the White House said. …read more Source: The New York...