Tensions in Russia and Ukraine
3 maps explaining the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a conflict marked by a land border and shaped by strategic influence.
Latest speech from the Kremlin on Russia's military campaign in Ukraine
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The Kremlin spokesman described Russia's military campaign in eastern Ukraine as a "special campaign" but denied questions about the campaign's goals.
Overview of the day Russia launched a military campaign in eastern Ukraine
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Russia launched a military campaign into eastern Ukraine on the morning of February 24 under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China calls on Ukraine crisis parties to "keep a cold head"
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Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun called on all parties involved in the Russia-Ukraine crisis to "keep a cold head and reason".
The anti-aircraft alarm clock rings in the capital of Ukraine
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A photo released by the Ukrainian presidential office appears to show a major explosion in the capital Kiev early on February 24.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: "Russia launches comprehensive attack"
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter early on the morning of February 24 that Russian President Vladimir Putin " had just launched a comprehensive attack on Ukraine".
Russian President Putin launches special military campaign in Donbass
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Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special military campaign in the Donbass region, Ukraine. The speech was given early in the morning in Russia, taking place at the same time as the United Nations Security Council is holding an urgent meeting on Russia-Ukraine tensions.
US sanctions Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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The US will sanction the parent company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and its top executives.
Chinese analysts say Russia is overwhelming the resistance to Western sanctions
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Russia could endure Western sanctions due to years of preparation, according to Chinese analysts.
Warning of a collapse in the energy market if Russia is sanctioned
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The world gas and energy market could collapse if the West sanctions the Russian energy industry, according to Fitch's warning.
Donetsk and Lugansk ratify treaty with Russia
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The breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk have ratified a friendship and mutual assistance treaty with Russia, officially opening the door to receive military and financial support.
Gold and oil prices "move forward" after the latest tensions between Russia and Ukraine
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Gold and oil prices immediately increased while Bitcoin plummeted after Russia's recognition of the independence of the two union countries in eastern Ukraine.
Donetsk and Lugansk celebrate after Russia recognizes independence
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The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the independence of the two regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions in eastern Ukraine has been celebrated across Donbass.
The most notable detail in the draft Russia- Donbass treaty
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The agreements between Russia and Donetsk and Lugansk in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine include military cooperation.
World leaders react when Russia recognizes the state of East Ukraine
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Western powers quickly reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's February 21 decision to recognize the independence of the two self-proclaimed regions in eastern Ukraine, condemn Russia and call for sanctions.