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    Putin Calls for ‘Comprehensive’ Dialogue With Ukraine
    Jun22

    Putin Calls for ‘Comprehensive’ Dialogue With Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a “comprehensive” dialogue among all the conflicting parties in the crisis in eastern Ukraine that has killed hundreds. The Russian leader told reporters in Moscow Sunday that he welcomed the cease-fire called by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. But, Putin said...

    Ukrainian guards hurt in cease-fire
    Jun22

    Ukrainian guards hurt in cease-fire

    The new cease-fire implemented in embattled eastern Ukraine by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on was clearly under threat. Three Ukrainian border guards were wounded in a mortar attack. …read more Source:...

    Ukrainian Church Faces Obscure Pro-Russia Revolt in Its Own Ranks
    Jun22

    Ukrainian Church Faces Obscure Pro-Russia Revolt in Its Own Ranks

    Many in western Ukraine suspect that the breakaway church represents a Russian-backed maneuver to destroy a vital wellspring of Ukrainian nationalism. …read more Source: The New York...

    Putin Orders Russian Troops on ‘Full Combat Alert’
    Jun21

    Putin Orders Russian Troops on ‘Full Combat Alert’

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops in central Russia on “full combat alert” for snap drills, a day after Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ordered a week-long cease-fire with pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east. Russian officials say more than 65,000 troops will take part in the new drills. NATO had...

    Russian State TV Adds Its Own Twist To RFE/RL Video
    Jun21

    Russian State TV Adds Its Own Twist To RFE/RL Video

    Russian state-television is suddenly broadcasting RFE/RL videos — albeit unattributed. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Putin orders forces in the Urals on combat alert
    Jun21

    Putin orders forces in the Urals on combat alert

    MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday ordered military forces in central Russia on combat alert as well as a drill of airborne troops, a day after Ukraine ordered a cease-fire with pro-Russian rebels…. …read more Source: Associated...

    As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia
    Jun21

    As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia

    The Obama administration said Moscow was continuing to covertly arm rebels in the eastern part of Ukraine, despite its denials. …read more Source: The New York...

    Ukraine’s Toughest Battle Yet – Corruption
    Jun21

    Ukraine’s Toughest Battle Yet – Corruption

    “Corruption is a cancer,” said Ukraine’s new President Petro Poroshenko during his recent inaugural address, vowing to root his nation of the backdoor deals that have dogged the nation since its post-Soviet days — and created countless oligarchs. But can this seemingly clean oligarch-turned-president really clear out such...

    Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption May Be Toughest Struggle Yet
    Jun21

    Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption May Be Toughest Struggle Yet

    “Corruption is a cancer,” said Ukraine’s new president during his recent inaugural address, vowing to root his nation of the backdoor deals that have dogged the nation since its post-Soviet days — and created countless oligarchs. But can this seemingly clean oligarch-turned-president really clear out such an entrenched...

    Russia Appeals Western Sanctions to WTO
    Jun20

    Russia Appeals Western Sanctions to WTO

    Moscow is challenging the sanctions imposed on it by the United States and European Union for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis. Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev said Friday that Russia has sent a “communique” to the World Trade Organization declaring the sanctions violate international law and WTO regulations, and he...