Despite Ceasefire, Fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Mariupol
Less than two days after Ukraine’s government and separatists agreed to a truce, fighting resumes in the east.
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France Cancels Warship Sale to Russia After All
François Hollande says the conditions that would allow France to deliver the ship “have so far not been met.”
Russian Troops Enter Ukraine, Advance on Mariupol
Ukraine’s government and NATO say Russian troops have crossed the border and are fighting in the country.
Russia’s Stealth Invasion of Ukraine
To keep Ukraine unstable and weak, Russia needs to make sure the separatists are not defeated.
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity “Essential”: Merkel
While others have acquiesced in Russia’s annexation, Germany insists the Crimea belongs to Ukraine.
Russian Trucks Cross Border, Ukraine Denounces “Invasion”
Ukraine condemns as a “flagrant violation of international law” what Russia claims is a humanitarian effort.
Ukraine Claims Destroyed Russian Armored Column
Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian armored personnel carriers that crossed into its territory.
By Promoting Autarky, Russia Condemns Its People to Poverty
A nation that refuses to trade with others is by definition poorer. Yet that is now Russia’s policy.
Russia Sends Aid Convoy to Ukraine, NATO Fears Invasion
As trucks supposedly carrying aid depart for Ukraine, NATO warns there is a “high probability” Russia will invade.
Russia’s Geopolitics: The Necessity of Empire
Russia’s history has been one of constant expansion in order to secure its otherwise indefensible heartland.
Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Putin Doesn’t Care About the Rules Anymore
The Russian leader has decided that if Western countries don’t keep their commitments, neither should he.
Despite Pressure from Allies, France to Deliver Warship to Russia
France will deliver at least one helicopter carrier to Russia, but might cancel the second.
Why Even an Airplane Crash Won’t Make Putin Back Down
Russia’s propaganda has so strongly made the Ukrainian separatists’ case that it cannot back down now.
Despite Plane Deaths, Dutch Careful Not to Antagonize Russia
Almost 200 of their nationals died in Ukraine, but the Dutch are reluctant to blame Russia.