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Ukraine says Russia issues ultimatum to surrender or face an all-out assaultSubscriber Only

March 4, 2014 00:26 IST

Ukraine military alleged that they were served an ultimatum by Russia to surrender or face an all-out assualt which is denied by Russia.

Russia demands 2 Ukraine warships surrender or face seizing of shipsSubscriber Only

March 4, 2014 00:11 IST

Ukrainian Defence Ministry spokesperson said four Russian navy ships were blocking Ukraine's anti-submarine warship Ternopil.

Pro-Russian troops take over Crimea terminalSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 15:57 IST

Pro-Russian troops today took over a ferry terminal on the easternmost tip of Crimea close to Russia.

Angela Merkel tells Putin to respect Ukraine’s territorial integritySubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 15:05 IST

Russia also violated the 1997 treaty with Ukraine on stationing its Black Sea fleet in Crimea, Merkel told Putin.

British government boycotts Sochi Paralympics over UkraineSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 13:31 IST

Prince Edward has cancelled a planned visit to Russia to attend the Games.

Obama calls leaders of UK, Poland and Germany on UkraineSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 10:17 IST

The leaders stressed that the dialogue between Ukraine and Russia should start immediately.

Mass rally in Moscow in support of Russian invasion of UkraineSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 02:32 IST

At least 10,000 people waving Russian flags rallied in central Moscow, some dressed in Soviet military uniforms shouting slogans.

World scrambles as Russia tightens grip on CrimeaSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 10:36 IST

Outrage over Russia's tactics mounted in world capitals when U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Putin to pull back its forces.

Ukrainian Navy chief fired, faces treason probeSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 00:53 IST

After declaring his allegiance to Russia, Ukraine's Navy chief has been dismissed and faces a treason investigation.

Ukraine navy chief switches allegiance to RussiaSubscriber Only

March 3, 2014 00:06 IST

Ukraine's top navy chief defected to Russia adding that he swears allegiance to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

Turkey PM tells former ally to stop meddling in the country’s affairsSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 23:55 IST

Erdogan blamed Gulen of launching a corruption probe targeting key members of his inner circle that has shaken his government.

Putin takes on West over Ukraine, pins blame for stirring passions in KievSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 22:59 IST

While Moscow has put 150,000 troops on high alert near Ukraine's border, it has shown no signs of sending them back.

Ukraine mobilises after Putin’s “declaration of war”Subscriber Only

March 3, 2014 02:24 IST

Russia has staged war games with 150,000 troops along the land border, but so far they have not crossed.

We are on the brink of disaster: PM Arseniy YatsenyukSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 17:44 IST

Putin has defied calls from the West to pull back his troops, insisting that Russia has a right to protect its interests.

Canada pulls away ambassador from Moscow over UkraineSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 09:24 IST

We will also stay away from the G8 meeting in June chaired by Russia, says Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Ukraine crisis: Canada threatens to join US in snubbing G8 summit in RussiaSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 12:14 IST

Barack Obama has asked Vladimir Putin to pull his forces back to bases in Crimea.

Russia executes de facto takeover of Crimea regionSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 00:12 IST

Putin executed a de facto military takeover of a strategic region in Ukraine when the parliament gave him a green signal.

Pro-Russia demonstrations break out in UkraineSubscriber Only

March 1, 2014 20:46 IST

Russia supporters clashed with backers of the Ukrainian government who were guarding the building.

Putin’s troops take charge after Russia gets Senate nod to use military in UkraineSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 00:25 IST

Russia Parliament authorises move; Obama’s warning bluntly ignored.

An aerial view shows pro-European protesters burning tyres during clashes with riot police. (Reuters)

UN holds urgent meeting on Ukraine crisis; calls for dialogueSubscriber Only

March 1, 2014 20:11 IST

American Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power said the US is "gravely disturbed" by reports of Russian military deployments into the Crimea.

The court said Navalny, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and a leader of anti-Kremlin protests in 2011 and 2012, had violated rules barring him from leaving Moscow.

Russia court puts Putin foe under house arrestSubscriber Only

March 1, 2014 01:26 IST

He is serving a five-year suspended sentence on a theft conviction that will keep him out of a 2018 presidential vote, and has been charged with theft and money-laundering in a separate case that has not come to trial.

Armed men take airport in Ukraine’s Crimea: ReportSubscriber Only

February 28, 2014 16:21 IST

The escalating conflict sent Ukraine's finances plummeting further, prompting Western leaders to prepare an emergency financial package.

Armed standoff in pro-Russian region raises Ukraine tensionSubscriber Only

February 28, 2014 10:12 IST

Kerry said that everybody now needs to take a step back and avoid any kind of provocations.

‘Mein Kampf’ signed by Hitler up for auction in Los AngelesSubscriber Only

February 27, 2014 20:59 IST

Hitler dictated "Mein Kampf," two volumes of autobiography and anti-Semitic manifesto, to Rudolf Hess while behind bars to raise money for his criminal defence.