Section: The New York Times (USA)
Ukraine Takes Step Toward Joining NATO
A parliamentary vote to pursue closer ties to the West drew a sharp rebuke from Russia, which called the step counterproductive. …read more Source: The New York...
Russia Denounces New Round of Western Sanctions
Russia on Saturday derided the United States, Canada and Europe for another set of economic sanctions and new sanctions aimed at blocking foreign investment in Crimea. …read more Source: The New York...
U.S. Tightens Crimea Embargo to Pressure Russia
President Obama signed an executive order barring new investment and trade with Crimea and freezing the property of people or businesses operating in the region or helping its leadership. …read more Source: The New York...
Ukraine Crisis in Mind, Lithuania Establishes a Rapid Reaction Force
In the first of its kind along NATO’s eastern flank, Lithuania’s rapid-reaction force was formed in an effort to stave off Russian aggression. …read more Source: The New York...
E.U. Imposes New Sanctions Over Russia’s Inteference in Ukraine
The European Union outlawed European investment, trade and tourism in Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in March. …read more Source: The New York...
Putin Gives Annual News Conference
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday discussed the recent crisis in his nation’s currency, the situation in Ukraine and relations with the West at his year-end news conference in Moscow. …read more Source: The New York...
Russia’s Economic Turmoil Could Push Putin to Close Deal on Ukraine
Officials and analysts say that the ruble’s nose dive has put pressure on the Russian president to take a more flexible position on Ukraine. …read more Source: The New York...
Russian Sailors Finish Training at French Port, but Will Leave Without Warship
Amid tensions over Ukraine, France continues to delay the delivery of a Mistral-class warship, one of two ordered by Russia and built in the French port city of Saint-Nazaire. …read more Source: The New York...
Investors Fret Over Ripple Effects of Ruble Crisis
The currency’s meltdown reactivated other latent fears about the eurozone economy, slower growth in emerging markets and continuing violence in Ukraine. …read more Source: The New York...
Obama Will Approve New Sanctions Against Russia for Ukraine Actions
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...
