Crimea Crisis
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Russia responds to Ukraine sanctions, bans Western foods
The decision to ban most food imports from the West shows that President Vladimir Putin has no intention of bowing to Western pressure over Ukraine.
Investors see Russia less risky than SA as strikes impede growth
Investors are beginning to favour the Eastern European country over South Africa as strike in mining and metals overshadow the seizure of Crimea.
Dozens die in Odessa as rebels down Ukraine helicopters
Dozens of people have been killed as fighting broke out on the streets of Odessa, opening a new front in a conflict that has split the country.
Obama announces new sanctions over Ukraine
US President Barack Obama has announced new sanctions in a bid to stop President Vladimir Putin from fomenting the rebellion in eastern Ukraine.
Deadly gun attack in Ukraine shakes fragile truce
At least two people have been killed in a gunfight near a Ukrainian city, shaking an already fragile international accord to avert a wider conflict.
New sanctions threats as Ukraine stalemate continues
A day after an international deal in Geneva to defuse the East-West crisis in Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists vowed not to end their occupation.