Section: United Press International (USA)
Russia investigates legality of 1991 recognition of Baltic independence
Fred LambertMOSCOW, June 30 (UPI) — Russia is examining the legality of its recognition of Baltic independence in 1991, one week after it deemed the 1954 transfer of Crimea to Ukraine illegal. …read more Source: United Press...
Canada extends sanctions against Russia
Ed AdamczykOTTAWA, June 30 (UPI) — Canada said it would expand economic sanctions against Russia over Russian involvement in Ukraine and Crimea, and retaliatory sanctions announced last week. …read more Source: United Press...
Putin phones Obama to discuss Ukraine, Islamic State
Ed AdamczykWASHINGTON, June 26 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine and the Islamic State by phone with U.S. President Barack Obama. …read more Source: United Press...
Border checkpoints between Crimea, Ukraine in full use
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, June 23 (UPI) — Twelve checkpoints between Ukraine and Crimea, the former Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia, are now operational, the Russian government said Tuesday. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia: Vladimir the Great statue to be taller than Kiev’s
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW, June 12 (UPI) — Plans to install a monument in Moscow to Vladimir the Great, a tenth-century Russia hero, have roused opposition to its size, cost and location. …read more Source: United Press...
Putin arrives an hour late to Pope meeting, urged to make peace with Ukraine
Ed AdamczykVATICAN CITY, June 11 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin, arriving 70 minutes late to the Vatican, met with Pope Francis and was told to commit to peace in Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
Russia: U.S. responsible for Ukraine conflict
Ed AdamczykMOSCOW , June 11 (UPI) — The Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday the United States is responsible for keeping Ukraine locked in conflict. …read more Source: United Press...
Pope urged to act on Ukraine as he meets Putin
Ed AdamczykVATICAN CITY, June 10 (UPI) — With Pope Francis scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday, a U.S. diplomat encouraged the Pope to strengthen his stance against Russia. …read more Source: United Press...
Four killed in massive explosion, fire at Ukrainian oil depot
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, June 9 (UPI) — A fire followed a huge explosion Tuesday morning at an oil depot outside Kiev, Ukraine, with 17 oil tanks burning and four people believed killed. …read more Source: United Press...
G7 leaders affirm sanctions against Russia
Ed AdamczykGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN , Germany, June 8 (UPI) — G7 leaders gathering in Germany remained firm in support of Ukraine and against Russian involvement in a separatist movement there. …read more Source: United Press...
