Germans at the Crux of Crises, but Reluctantly
BERLIN — Germany has become Europe’s indispensable nation, at the center of crises over Ukraine and Greece. But a country uncomfortable with leadership, often labeled a reluctant hegemon, has had…
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Fear Envelops Russia After Killing of Putin Critic Boris Y. Nemtsov
MOSCOW — About two weeks before he was shot and killed in the highest-profile political assassination in Russia in a decade, Boris Y. Nemtsov met with an old friend to…
Boris Nemtsov: Opposition figure who took on Vladimir Putin
His murder, two days before a planned opposition march, has also outraged fellow opposition figures and prompted a slew of speculation over who could be behind it. Some government critics…
Opposition condemns killing of Boris Nemtsov, outspoken Putin critic
Putin quickly condemned the killing and expressed his condolences to his family. He also ordered three law enforcement agencies to investigate the shooting, Russian state news agency Tass reported. A…
Russia and Ukraine Move Toward Resolution of Feud Over Natural Gas Payments
MOSCOW — A natural gas payment dispute between Russia and Ukraine that had been casting a shadow over European energy markets appeared to be winding down on Friday, as both…
Photographer Captures Portraits And Dreams Of People From 1 To 100 Years Of Age
Danish photographer Keen Heick-Abildhauge fell in love with Russia years ago, mesmerized by the diversity of life hiding away in corners of the vast Eurasian country. Throughout his time living…
Shaky Ukraine ceasefire takes hold but tensions rise over gas supply
A row over natural gas supply flared Friday between Russia and Ukraine, even as a ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine appeared to be taking hold….
Norway: Relations with Russia will never again be the same
“We are faced with a different Russia. I want to warn against the fact that some people see this as something that is going to pass. The situation has changed….
Norway: Relations with Russia will never again be the same
Western relations with Russia will never again be the same after the war in Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Wednesday. “We are faced…
Kremlin Sought Annexation of Crimea Before Ukrainian Government’s Collapse, Russian Paper Says
MOSCOW — The Russian government laid plans to annex Crimea and invade southeastern Ukraine weeks before the government fell in Kiev, a Russian newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a Kremlin…
How Ukraine can beat Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted that the Minsk II ceasefire agreement from February 12 is the road to “a final settlement” of the conflict in Ukraineand although the truce…
In Payment Dispute, Russia Warns Ukraine Gas Will Run Out in 2 Days
MOSCOW — As European diplomats labored to patch up a flagging peace agreement in Ukraine on Tuesday, Russia warned the Ukrainians that they could run out of natural gas within…
Kerry Says Further Sanctions on Russia Will Be Discussed Over Ukraine
LONDON — Nearly one week after a cease-fire was supposed to have gone into effect in Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday that he and his British…
Kerry: U.S. Considering Extra Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine
LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday the United States and its allies were not prepared to play games with Russia and are discussing…
Ukraine official cites heavy losses in Debaltseve siege
Yuriy Biryukov, a presidential adviser and assistant to the defense minister, posted on Facebook that the soldiers had died in the Debaltseve area between January 18 and February 18, when…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Britain and E.U. ‘Sleepwalked’ Into Ukraine Crisis, Lawmakers’ Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Ukraine marks year since Maidan bloodshed amid simmering conflict
A year ago to the day, almost 50 activists in Kiev’s Maidan, or Independence Square, were killed, and close to a hundred more were injured in the bloodiest day of…
Ukraine ceasefire must be respected, leaders say
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany spoke Thursday by phone in an apparent attempt to shore up a ceasefire deal shaken by Ukraine’s forced retreat from a key…
‘Out of My Mouth Comes Unimpeachable Manly Truth’
On a cold, sunny New Year’s Eve in 2014, I am sitting at the edge of my king-size bed at the Four Seasons hotel in New York, munching through a…
Pussy Riot Releases 'I Can't Breathe,' a Protest Song for Eric Garner
“This song is for Eric and for all those from Russia to America and around the globe who suffer from state terror — killed, choked, perished because of war and…
A Recap Of Snowden’s Talk In Hawaii (VIDEO)
www.civilbeat.com: Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower on the run, spoke at ACLU Hawaii’s First Amendment Conference live Saturday, via a video link from Moscow, Russia.
Ukraine Rebels Disavow Ceasefire at Encircled Town
By Anton Zverev and Gleb Garanich DONETSK/ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s rebels disavowed a new truce on Sunday hours after it took effect, saying it did not apply…
Never-ending war: What might a more serious conflict in Ukraine look like?
A deal aimed at imposing a ceasefire in Ukraine from this Sunday was concluded following talks between the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. Yet despite 17 hours of…
Ukraine Cease-Fire Leaves Control of Border Unresolved Until Year’s End
WASHINGTON — The cease-fire accord announced in Minsk on Thursday was hailed by Secretary of State John Kerry and European leaders as a potential breakthrough that could finally bring the…
Ukraine Cease-Fire Leaves Control of Eastern Border Unsettled
WASHINGTON — The cease-fire accord announced in Minsk on Thursday was hailed by Secretary of State John Kerry and European leaders as a potential breakthrough that could finally bring the…
Image Of Gay Couple In Russia Wins World Press Photo
An atmospheric image of a gay couple in Russia by Danish photographer Mads Nissen was crowned the World Press Photo of the Year 2014 on Thursday. The intimate image of…
As Part of Ukraine Deal, Russia to Free Imprisoned Ukraine Pilot
MOSCOW — Of the hundreds of prisoners of war captured during the nearly yearlong fighting in eastern Ukraine, only one was mentioned by name on the agenda of world leaders…
I.M.F. Approves $17.5 Billion Bailout for Ukraine
MOSCOW — The International Monetary Fund agreed on Thursday to throw a new $17.5 billion lifeline to Ukraine, hoping to stabilize the country as it teeters on the edge of…