West Refuses to Acknowledge Crimea Referendum
Western leaders refuse to recognize the Crimea’s wish to join Russia.
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Russia’s Crimea Reasoning in Historical, Doctrinal Context
Sevastopol’s status and Russia’s military doctrine are crucial factors in evaluating its policy.
European Allies Reluctant to Sever Ties with Russia over Crimea
France, Germany and Italy would prefer not to risk their commercial interests in Russia.
Putin Denies Troops in Crimea, Says Force “Last Resort”
The Russian leader denies that his soldiers have taken control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Crimea Invasion Putin’s Mistake? Too Soon to Tell
Whoever claims Russia’s incursion was a mistake at this point is probably making a moral argument, not a neutral analysis.
Putin Claims Authority to Invade Ukraine, Troops Seize Crimea
Vladimir Putin claims a mandate to invade Ukraine where his troops already control the Crimea.
Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.
NATO Missile Shield Prompts Russia to Expand Defenses
Russia is developing advances weapons systems in order to keep up in its missile arms race with the West.
German Green Energy Policy Drives Ally into Russia’s Embrace
Unreliable green energy from Germany is hurting Dutch companies.
Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power
Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.
Steinmeier Unlikely to Effect Change in German-Russian Relations
Germany’s new foreign minister may be something of a Russophile, but his influence could be limited.
Russia Cleans Up Its Own Mess with Ukraine Bailout
One of the reasons Ukraine needs financial aid is that Russia tried to choke off its economy.
Economic, Not Electoral Concerns Doomed Ukraine Pact
Leaders in Kiev didn’t worry about losing voters. They worried about losing access to the Russian market.
Ukraine Suspends Europe Trade Talks, Turns to Russia
Russia’s stick seems to have made more of an impression in Kiev than the European Union’s carrots.