Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
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Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed
Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.
In Response to NATO, Russia Stages Drills on Ukraine’s Border
Russia says its military exercises near the border with Ukraine are a response to NATO war games.
Federalization is Russian Design to Weaken, Not Save Ukraine
Russia’s “solution” for the crisis in Ukraine would stop the country from deepening its ties with the West.
Ukraine Separatists Reject Amnesty, Demand Referendum
Pro-Russian activists in the east of Ukraine refuse to back down unless the government agrees to a referendum.
Russian Troops on Ukraine Border Spark Fears of Invasion
With Russian troops amassing on Ukraine’s borders, a deeper incursion into its territory seems possible.
Lithuania, Poland to Revive Military Brigade with Ukraine
Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea prompts the three former Soviet satellite states into action.
Don’t Confuse Russia’s Motives in Crimea for Justification
Analysts should bear in mind there is a difference between explaining and legitimizing Russia’s behavior.
Ukraine Fears Invasion as Russia Stages Military Drills on Border
Russia stages large military exercises on Ukraine’s border as Germany warns of “catastrophe” unless it withdraws.
Russia Expands Occupation, Ukraine Mobilizes Troops
Russian forces appear to be tightening their grip on the peninsula. Ukrainian troops mobilize in response.
Annexing Crimea Could Prove Costly for Russia
It is unclear what benefits Russia would derive from annexing the peninsula.
West Refuses to Acknowledge Crimea Referendum
Western leaders refuse to recognize the Crimea’s wish to join 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.
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.