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US Congress Gives Standing Ovation To Ukrainians At Joe Biden Address
US lawmakers gave a standing ovation to the Ukrainian people Tuesday as President Joe Biden voiced unity with the eastern European country during his State of the Union address.
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US Tells Remaining Soldiers, Non-Emergency Embassy Staff To Leave Ukraine Over Russia Threat
The United States is withdrawing nearly all of its remaining soldiers from Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Saturday, as tensions soar over a possible Russian invasion of the eastern European country.
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Tesla Resumes To Cut Trees In Germany To Build Gigafactory
Tesla Inc said it had resumed tree cutting in Gruenheide, Germany so it can construct its first European car and battery factory following moves by environmentalists to stop local deforestation. "Tree clearance is proceeding in an orderly manner," Tesla said on Friday. There were no environmentalists holding up the process, Tesla's spokeswoman Kath...
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European Refugee Crisis A 'Global' Challenge: John Kerry
The United States regards the exodus of Middle Eastern refugees to Europe as a "global challenge," Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday, reassuring his German counterpart of US support.
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Russia Unlikely to Meet Ukraine Peace Deal Deadline, NATO Says
NATO's top commander warned today there was little chance that Russia would meet a year-end deadline for a peace deal in eastern Ukraine, saying the calmer situation there did not mean the end of the conflict was near.
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Eastern Europe Fears Closer French-Russian Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis
Several Eastern European countries are becoming increasingly worried that the West may abandon Ukraine in return for Russian backing in Syria, as Paris, Moscow and Washington develop closer ties in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.
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European Union Pushing to Relocate Many More Migrants Across Bloc
European Union officials are preparing to push EU governments to take in many more asylum-seekers from pressured frontier states, including Hungary, and seeking to overcome resistance to a quota system in eastern Europe.
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France Criticises Eastern Europe, Hungary Over Refugee Policy
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius accused eastern European states, notably Hungary, today of a "scandalous" policy towards refugees going against the values of the European Union.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron Creates Fund to Curb Russian Influence: Reports
British Prime Minister David Cameron is establishing a fund to help Eastern European states resist pressure from Russia, several media outlets reported today.
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Western Powers Vow 'Strong' Response if Major Ukraine Truce Violation
Western leaders have called for a "strong reaction" from the international community to any major violation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine as they seek to further pressure Russia over the conflict.
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Concerns Rise over Shaky Ukraine Truce
World powers voiced concern over a shaky truce in Ukraine that went into a third day today with no sign of a let-up in fighting for a key eastern town and no pull-back of heavy weapons from the frontline.
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John Kerry Accuses Pro-Russia Rebels of 'Blatant Ukraine Land Grab'
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused pro-Russian separatists Wednesday of attempting "a blatant land grab" in fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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Angela Merkel Blasts Russia as Bloody Ukraine Clashes Rage
Ukraine said on Sunday that eight more civilians and two soldiers had been killed in fighting with pro-Russian insurgents as Germany accused the Kremlin of meddling in eastern European states' drive toward the EU.
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Obama Says US to Outline New Russia Sanctions on Friday
President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States will join the European Union in imposing tougher sanctions on Russia's financial, energy and defense sectors after Moscow sent troops into eastern Ukraine last month, and will provide details on the new steps on Friday.
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Don't Mess With Nuclear Russia, Putin Says
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia's armed forces, backed by its nuclear arsenal, were ready to meet any aggression, declaring at a pro-Kremlin youth camp that foreign states should understand: "It's best not to mess with us."
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US Congress Gives Standing Ovation To Ukrainians At Joe Biden Address
US lawmakers gave a standing ovation to the Ukrainian people Tuesday as President Joe Biden voiced unity with the eastern European country during his State of the Union address.
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US Tells Remaining Soldiers, Non-Emergency Embassy Staff To Leave Ukraine Over Russia Threat
The United States is withdrawing nearly all of its remaining soldiers from Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Saturday, as tensions soar over a possible Russian invasion of the eastern European country.
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Tesla Resumes To Cut Trees In Germany To Build Gigafactory
Tesla Inc said it had resumed tree cutting in Gruenheide, Germany so it can construct its first European car and battery factory following moves by environmentalists to stop local deforestation. "Tree clearance is proceeding in an orderly manner," Tesla said on Friday. There were no environmentalists holding up the process, Tesla's spokeswoman Kath...
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European Refugee Crisis A 'Global' Challenge: John Kerry
The United States regards the exodus of Middle Eastern refugees to Europe as a "global challenge," Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday, reassuring his German counterpart of US support.
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Russia Unlikely to Meet Ukraine Peace Deal Deadline, NATO Says
NATO's top commander warned today there was little chance that Russia would meet a year-end deadline for a peace deal in eastern Ukraine, saying the calmer situation there did not mean the end of the conflict was near.
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Eastern Europe Fears Closer French-Russian Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis
Several Eastern European countries are becoming increasingly worried that the West may abandon Ukraine in return for Russian backing in Syria, as Paris, Moscow and Washington develop closer ties in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.
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European Union Pushing to Relocate Many More Migrants Across Bloc
European Union officials are preparing to push EU governments to take in many more asylum-seekers from pressured frontier states, including Hungary, and seeking to overcome resistance to a quota system in eastern Europe.
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France Criticises Eastern Europe, Hungary Over Refugee Policy
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius accused eastern European states, notably Hungary, today of a "scandalous" policy towards refugees going against the values of the European Union.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron Creates Fund to Curb Russian Influence: Reports
British Prime Minister David Cameron is establishing a fund to help Eastern European states resist pressure from Russia, several media outlets reported today.
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Western Powers Vow 'Strong' Response if Major Ukraine Truce Violation
Western leaders have called for a "strong reaction" from the international community to any major violation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine as they seek to further pressure Russia over the conflict.
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Concerns Rise over Shaky Ukraine Truce
World powers voiced concern over a shaky truce in Ukraine that went into a third day today with no sign of a let-up in fighting for a key eastern town and no pull-back of heavy weapons from the frontline.
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John Kerry Accuses Pro-Russia Rebels of 'Blatant Ukraine Land Grab'
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused pro-Russian separatists Wednesday of attempting "a blatant land grab" in fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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Angela Merkel Blasts Russia as Bloody Ukraine Clashes Rage
Ukraine said on Sunday that eight more civilians and two soldiers had been killed in fighting with pro-Russian insurgents as Germany accused the Kremlin of meddling in eastern European states' drive toward the EU.
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Obama Says US to Outline New Russia Sanctions on Friday
President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States will join the European Union in imposing tougher sanctions on Russia's financial, energy and defense sectors after Moscow sent troops into eastern Ukraine last month, and will provide details on the new steps on Friday.
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Don't Mess With Nuclear Russia, Putin Says
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia's armed forces, backed by its nuclear arsenal, were ready to meet any aggression, declaring at a pro-Kremlin youth camp that foreign states should understand: "It's best not to mess with us."
