Section: The Christian Science Monitor (USA)
Russia rules out return of Crimea, defying sanctions on its ailing economy
This week marks the first anniversary of Russia’s legal annexation of Crimea, a territory of Ukraine that was seized in the aftermath of a revolt in Kiev. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Putin says he was prepared to raise nuclear alert during Crimea crisis
In a documentary aired Sunday, Putin said that he was prepared to bring nuclear weapons to a state of alert during the Crimean crisis. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Putin’s grab of Crimea still rankles West. How about Crimeans? (+video)
A new documentary to be aired on Russian state TV confirms a Kremlin plot to occupy Crimea, which has a Russian naval port. The annexation fueled a still-unresolved conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Putin’s grab of Crimea still rankles West. How about Crimeans?
A new documentary to be aired on Russian state TV confirms a Kremlin plot to occupy Crimea, which has a Russian naval port. The annexation fueled a still-unresolved conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Christian Science...
IMF will loan $17.5 billion to Ukraine
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde announced Wednesday a plan to extend $17.5 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of a program designed to pull the country back from the verge of economic collapse. …read more Source: Christian Science...
In eastern Ukraine, hotline calls soar as breakaway government flails
With cash and food resources dwindling, local administrators in the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ are struggling with day-to-day issues of survival – and bitter residents. …read more Source: Christian Science...
In rebel-held Ukraine, hotline calls soar as new government flails
With cash and food resources dwindling, local administrators in the eastern ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ are struggling with day-to-day issues of survival – and bitter residents. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Ukraine says pro-Russian rebels are rearming during truce
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which monitors the pull-back of weapons, has said it cannot fully confirm withdrawal on both sides. …read more Source: Christian Science...
At key Ukraine flashpoint, both rebels and loyalists wait and worry
Government forces in the key port of Mariupol and rebels just a few miles away each fear attack. But similarities abound between the two sides. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Donetsk mine explosion: Conflict hampers aid efforts in east Ukraine (+video)
Kiev says that rebels have blocked rescue workers from reaching the mine, where dozens are feared dead. …read more Source: Christian Science...
