Section: United Press International (USA)
On This Day, Feb. 18: Dozens die in Kiev, Ukraine, protests
On Feb. 18, 2014, violence erupted between protesters and security forces in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. …read more Source: United Press...
Kremlin slams new U.S. sanctions as ‘racketeering’
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators promised new sanctions against Russia for activities in Syria and Ukraine, a move that drew backlash from the Kremlin Thursday. …read more Source: United Press...
Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason by a Kiev court
Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been sentenced in absentia to 13 years in prison for treason. …read more Source: United Press...
Watch: Ukrainian Parliament erupts in brawl over poster calling member ‘Putin’s agent’
A session of the Ukrainian Parliament burst into a brawl Thursday after a member was accused of working under the influence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia condemns U.N. resolution on Crimea militarization and Ukraine occupation
Russia on Tuesday lashed out against the United Nations for passing a resolution that criticized its militarization of Crimea and the occupation of Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia deploys fighter jets to Crimea in ongoing dispute with Ukraine
Russia deployed more than 10 fighter jets to the Crimean peninsula on Monday amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine to split from Russian Orthodox church
Ukrainian priests will move Saturday to a create a new Orthodox church independent of Russian ties. …read more Source: United Press...
U.S. conducts ‘extraordinary flight’ over Ukraine after Russia ship seizure
The Pentagon announced the U.S. and allies conducted an extraordinary flight over Ukraine after a Russian ship seized Ukrainian vessels and soldiers. …read more Source: United Press...
Vladimir Putin says he’s open to talking with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he was open to talking with Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko as pressure mounts internationally against Russia to release three navy ships and 24 sailors it captured last Sunday. …read more Source: United Press...
Ukraine bans Russian men; Orthodox church splits from Moscow
Ukraine said Friday it’s banning entry for Russian men, a move President Petro Poroshenko said will stop Moscow from sneaking in “private army units.” …read more Source: United Press...
