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Head of Crimea: Our Film Festival in Yalta Will be Cooler than Cannes
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| Sergey Aksenov, the head of Crimea, said that the Yalta Film Festival "Eurasian Bridge" would become a first-class festival.
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| --17-09-2017-- |
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Emir Kusturica Will Give the First and Only Concert in Crimea
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| Cult film director and musician Emir Kusturica with his folk rock band The No Smoking Orchestra will perform in the Crimea on July 23.
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| --16-06-2017-- |
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Russia May be Banned from Participation in EuroVision 2018
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| The European Broadcasting Union will consider the possibility of Russia's ineligibility for the EuroVision Song Contest in 2018.
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| --17-04-2017-- |
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Head of Ancient Greek Statue Found under Crimean Bridge
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| The terracotta head of an ancient Greek god has been found during underwater excavations on the construction site of the Crimean Bridge.
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| --22-03-2017-- |
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Neanderthal Tooth Discovered by Archaeologists in Crimea
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| Researchers from the Simferopol Archaeology Institute studied the ancient Neanderthal site of Zaskalnaya V in the Belogorsk Region of Crimea.
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| --07-03-2017-- |
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Astronomers Recorded Movement of the Crimea towards Russia
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| Tectonic movement of the Crimean Peninsula towards continental Russia has been established by scientists.
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| --12-10-2016-- |
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Medieval Baby Alarm Found by Archeologists in the Crimea
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| Artifacts of the 6th century AC have been unearthed during archelogical excavations in the ancient town of Kyz-Aul.
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| --14-08-2016-- |
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Russian Museum Displays Crimean Photos of the 1880s-1910s
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| The exhibition Crimea in Photos of the 1880s-1910s from the Russian Museum Collection was opened in the Stroganov Palace on Wednesday.
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| --07-02-2016-- |
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4th International Tsvetayeva Music and Poetry Festival in the Crimea
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| Marina Tsvetayeva festival My Divine Lira with Your Sister Guitar will be held in Feodosiya from August 17 to 21, 2015.
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| --13-08-2015-- |
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Tauric Chersonese Reserve to Become Russian Federal Object
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| The reserve Tauric Chersonese in Crimea will become a federal object.
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| --03-08-2015-- |
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10 Billion Roubles For Crimea
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| The Crimea is likely to receive another 10 billion roubles from the federal budget in 2015.
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| --24-07-2015-- |
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Flights Connections With the Crimea
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| The Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on the extension of the number of cities receiving subsidies from the federal budget for the establishment of flights connections with the Crimea.
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| --29-05-2015-- |
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Russia Will Strengthen Its Forces In the Crimea
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| Russia will strengthen its forces in the Crimea, as far as NATO intensifies its activities in the Eastern Europe.
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| --25-05-2015-- |
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Joe Lynn Turner is Singing in the Crimea Despite Threats of Banning his Concerts in Europe
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| Ex-vocalist of Rainbow and Deep Purple is giving a rock concert in Sevastopol today, May 19.
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| --19-05-2015-- |
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First Foreign Investments To Crimea
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| The authorities of the Crimea have concluded their first two major contracts with foreign investors with a total amount of $ 30 million.
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| --19-03-2015-- |
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Bridge to the Crimea Will Destroy Architecture Monuments
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| The bridge to the Crimea will be built right on architecture monuments, archeologists warn.
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| --20-02-2015-- |
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MPs Demand Probe Into Foreign Tech Corps Over Crimea Pullout
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| Russian MPs are considering sending a request to the Prosecutor General’s Office to look into the operations of foreign entities in a bid to avenge them for stopping their work in Crimea.
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| --29-01-2015-- |
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Paypal to Stop Working in Crimea
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| US-based company PayPal, the biggest digital payment system in the world, has notified customers in Crimea that it will stop providing services to residents of the peninsula.
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| --27-01-2015-- |
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Crimean Clubs Out of Russian Football
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| Crimean football clubs will not take part in Russia’s leagues but may be joined into a separate league operating under UEFA’s mandate.
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| --24-01-2015-- |
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Google is Not Ok in Crimea
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| Following the example of many other US companies, Google closes its services for users registered in Crimea. Their accounts registered in Google's AdSense contextual advertising system are to be blocked on Friday, Russian press reports.
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| --24-01-2015-- |
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Crimea-Krasnodar Cableway Project
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| The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Crimea proposes to build a cableway from the Crimea to the Krasnodar territory through the Kerch Strait.
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| --25-12-2014-- |
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Russian Businessman Timchenko Refuses to Build Kerch Bridge
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| Russian tycoon and Putin's ally Gennady Timchenko has refused to build a bridge across the Strait of Kerch to the Crimean Peninsula fearing for his reputation.
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| --09-12-2014-- |
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Bulgaria Feels Pinch of Russia Sanctions
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| Bulgaria is complaining the EU sanctions on Russia are having a toll on its economy.
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| --08-12-2014-- |
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Japan's Ex-PM Laments Sanctions Against Russia
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| A former Japanese prime minister has called his country’s sanctions against Russia a mistake.
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| --08-12-2014-- |
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Problem Of Water Supply In Crimea
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| The Chairman of the State Committee for Water Management and Land Reclamation of the Republic of Crimea Igor Weil said that the supplies of drinking water for the settlements would be enough last until April.
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| --29-11-2014-- |
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Russian Archeologists to Explore Antique Necropolis in the Crimea
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| Russian scientists intend to explore an antique necropolis located near Kyz-Aul in the Crimea.
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| --18-11-2014-- |
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German FM Ruled Out Further Sanctions
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| German Foreign Minister does not think toughening sanctions against Russia is a good idea.
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| --16-11-2014-- |
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Film about Annexation of the Crimea to RF to be Made in Russia
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| Creators of the TV series Brigada plan to release a feature film about annexation of the Crimean peninsula to the Russian Federation.
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| --02-10-2014-- |
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Russian Sanctions Could Cost Poland 800 MLN
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| The Polish economy could lose as much as 800 million euro due to the Russian food embargo, according to the Polish Federation of Food Producers.
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| --22-08-2014-- |
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VTB Bank Operates in Normal Mode Despite Sanctions
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| VTB Bank has extended a RUR 700 million seven-year credit facility to Merletto, a major regional confectionary and sausage producer.
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| --20-08-2014-- |
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Virgin Group Leads Petition for End to Ukraine Crisis
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| The UK’s Virgin Group has published a call for an end to the Ukraine conflict signed by 16 Russian, Ukrainian and international business leaders.
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| --20-08-2014-- |
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Food Ban Visual Appeared on CNN
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| CNN has put together a nice infographic with the fallout of the food embargo that Moscow placed on countries that had imposed sanctions against it.
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| --19-08-2014-- |
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Polish Opposition Calls for Coal Imports Ban
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| Poland may slap a ban on Russian coal to counter Moscow’s retaliatory food embargo introduced earlier in August that hit hard Polish farmers.
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| --18-08-2014-- |
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Russia to Buy More IT Hardware from China
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| Russia will ramp up IT products exchange with China amid a looming trade war with the West, says the online news outlet Lenta.ru.
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| --18-08-2014-- |
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First Russian Killed By Ukrainian Shell
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| The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned the Kiev authorities of ‘irreversible’ consequences for continued shelling of the Russian territory which killed one man and wounded two women.
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| --13-07-2014-- |
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Canada Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
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| Canada is slapping new sanctions against 11 Russian and Ukrainian nationals and one legal entity in a protest against alleged Russia’s actions in Ukraine, says Canada’s National Post.
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| --22-06-2014-- |
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Ukraine to Close Border with Russia
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| Ukraine is set to close the border with Russia to prevent any armed men from infiltrating into its territory.
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| --11-06-2014-- |
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Yatsenyuk Rejects $100 Discount for Gas Prices
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| As both parties gathered in Brussels to resolve the dispute, Ukraine’s Prime Minister went public to reject the $100 discount for gas supplies.
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| --11-06-2014-- |
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Russia Expects $400 BN in Revenue from China Gas Contract
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| Russia expects to sign an historic deal with China on natural gas supplies that will help the country to diversify its exports.
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| --19-05-2014-- |
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US Reiterates Further Sanctions Warning
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| Washington has maintained its ‘stick policy’ towards Russia as the US president vows more sanctions. The statement was made by Barack Obama in a telephone call with French President Hollande.
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| --17-05-2014-- |
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EU, Russia Trade Takes Toll Amid War of Words
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| Trade between the EU and Russia fell sharply in 1Q 2014, echoing a sour political relationship between Moscow and Brussels split over the Ukraine crisis.
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| --16-05-2014-- |
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Mechel Issues Default Warning
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| Mechel, Russia’s steel and metal giant, has warned investors of growing default risks if the Ukraine crisis spirals out of control, says the news agency Itar-Tass.
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| --16-05-2014-- |
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EU Rules Out Energy Sector Sanctions Against Russia
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| Russia is not facing energy-related sanctions from the EU despite earlier fears.
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| --16-05-2014-- |
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More Ferries to Support Tourist Flow to Crimea
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| The Russian Defense Ministry has pledged additional ferries to transport people and cars from to Crimea to meet the growing demand of the high season in the newly absorbed region.
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| --04-05-2014-- |
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OSCE Monitors Released in Slavyansk
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| OSCE monitors have been released and handed over to the representatives of the Council of Europe after more than a week spent in Ukraine’s Slavyansk.
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| --03-05-2014-- |
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NATO Views Russia as 'Adversary'
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| Russia is now regarded more as an enemy by NATO, according to the alliance’s senior official.
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| --03-05-2014-- |
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Norway’s Sovereign Fund Reported 10 Percent Loss on Russian Securities Over Ukraine Crisis
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| Norway’s sovereign fund lost almost 10 percent on Russian government bonds in 1Q 2014 but it’s not eager to sell them off.
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| --03-05-2014-- |
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New Gambling Zone to Appear in Crimea
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| Russian President has introduced a bill designed to create a new gambling zone in Crimea, according to an announcement made last Monday on the Russian Parliament's official website.
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| --28-04-2014-- |
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'Technical' Recession Expected in Russia in 2Q and 3Q
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| Russia may face a technical recession in the second and third quarters, admits a government official.
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| --22-04-2014-- |
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US Vice President Urges Russia to Avoid Provocations
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| US Vice President Joe Biden called on Russia to refrain from further "provocative behavior" and use its leverage to convince pro-Russian protesters in eastern Ukraine to evacuate the buildings they have seized.
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| --22-04-2014-- |
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US Prepared for More Piercing Sanctions in Push for De-escalation
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| The US is ready to go ahead with the third round of sanctions to demonstrate the ‘costs’ and push for de-escalation, State Department spokesperson Jennifer Psaki told the editor-in-chief of the Echo of Moscow radio station.
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| --22-04-2014-- |
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Germany Wants China to Influence Russia
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| Germany expects China to play a bigger role in the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis by influencing Russia.
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| --22-04-2014-- |
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Crimean School Graduates Will Get Two Certificates
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| The students graduating from Sevastopol schools this year will receive certificates of Russian and Ukrainian types.
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| --18-04-2014-- |
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Russian Companies Facing Higher Borrowing Costs
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| Borrowing costs have surged for Russian companies amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, one of many consequences of the Kremlin’s move to incorporate Crimea.
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| --18-04-2014-- |
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Krayinvestbank Opens In the Crimea
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| According to the source, the first branch of Krayinvestbank may appear in Simferopol or Feodosia.
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| --18-04-2014-- |
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Russian Stock Markets Up on Positive Outcome of Geneva Talks
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| The Russian stock exchange has grown on the news of the positive outcome of the Geneva talks on the Ukraine crisis. According to the RBC Daily, MICEX was up 2.19 percent, reaching 1,358.84 points, RTS climbed 2.64 percent to 1,203.53 points.
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| --18-04-2014-- |
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VTB Group Condemns 'Politicized' Pressure by Bank of England
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| The Chairman of VTB Group, Russia’s second-biggest lender, has accused the UK regulator of mounting increasing pressure on its London unit.
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| --13-04-2014-- |
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Hryvna Circulation Period in Crimea May Be Cut
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| Crimean authorities consider cutting the period of double currencies due to the default risks in Ukraine, said the region’s vice-premier Rustam Temirgaliev.
|
| --13-04-2014-- |
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Mexico Eyes Space Coop with Russia
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| Mexico seeks cooperation with Russia in space, the head of the national space agency told the Itar-TASS news agency.
|
| --13-04-2014-- |
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Israel's Netanyahu Cancels Trip to Russia Over Ukraine - Media Report
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| Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his June visit to St Petersburg in a move that could signal Israel’s change of stance on Crimea.
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| --13-04-2014-- |
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Russia Threatens to Walk Out of Geneva Talks on Ukraine
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| Russia has warned it would walk out of the Geneva talks on Ukraine if Kiev uses force against protesters in eastern Ukraine.
|
| --13-04-2014-- |
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Canada Imposes New Sanctions against Crimea
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| Canada has slapped sanctions against Crimean two officials and the local oil and gas company in a move aimed at further isolating Russia economically and politically.
|
| --13-04-2014-- |
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US Vows Tougher Action against Russia
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| US has warned Russia of further sanctions if Moscow does not “take steps to de-escalate in eastern Ukraine”.
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| --13-04-2014-- |
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US Wants Gazprom Face 'Costs' of Crimea Grab
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| The US is eyeing action against Russia’s gas giant Gazprom in case it falls through with the plans to buy Crimea’s natural gas company. To thwart the potential deal, the US has imposed sanctions against the Crimea-based Chernomorneftegaz.
|
| --12-04-2014-- |
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Some State-Run Corporations Could Move to Far East
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| The Russian government wants big companies to move to the Far East in a move to develop the remote region.
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| --12-04-2014-- |
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Timchenko Brought Cash Back to Russia
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| Gennady Timchenko, a former Gunvor co-owner and alleged close friend of the Russian president, has confessed he had moved his funds back into Russia ahead of the sanctions.
|
| --12-04-2014-- |
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Russian Banks Lost $1 BN from Deposits in March
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| In the wake of a sharp devaluation in early 2014, Russians withdrew some 338 billion roubles, or almost $1 billion, from banks in March.
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| --12-04-2014-- |
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UK Urges More Sanctions
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| The UK continues to press for tougher sanctions against Russia so that the EU should be ready to impose them in case they are necessary.
|
| --08-04-2014-- |
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Russian Politician Confirms Permission for Kremlin to Move Troops Across Ukraine's Border
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| A senior Russian politician shocked the Ukrainian audience when he confirmed the Kremlin can still use Russian forces in Ukraine at any moment.
|
| --08-04-2014-- |
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US Pledges Further Sanctions Against Russia
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| US vows to slap economic sanctions against Russia if Moscow doesn’t stop fuelling tension in eastern Ukraine, US Secretary of State pledged Tuesday.
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| --08-04-2014-- |
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Russian Govt Desperate Over Economy Slowdown
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| Russia’s prime minister has called for more support of the Russian business community in a move to kickstart the economy facing a slowdown and long-term impact from international sanctions.
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| --05-04-2014-- |
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NATO Parliamentary Assembly Suspends Coop With Russia
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| The NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) has suspended its cooperation with the Russian parliament, the president of the organization announced on Saturday after a conference held in Riga.
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| --05-04-2014-- |
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Russian-US Presidential Commission Falls Victim to Crimea Spat
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| The Russian-US presidential commission that facilitated cooperation between the two countries has been dismantled as part of the US sanctions regime introduced against Moscow.
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| --05-04-2014-- |
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Russia Warns It May Lift Ban on Capital Punishment
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| Russia may lift the ban on capital punishment if it’s excluded from PACE, a senior Russian MP told the Echo of Moscow radio station.
|
| --05-04-2014-- |
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Angela Merkel Warns of New Sanctions against Russia
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| Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel indicated Russia might be facing new sanctions at a conference of the Christian Democratic Union.
|
| --05-04-2014-- |
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Russia to Ban GM Foods
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| Russia has announced a war on GM foods in a move that appears to target US producers amid an expanding sanctions war between the two countries.
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| --05-04-2014-- |
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Black Sea Fleet Treaty No Longer Valid
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| The parliament passed into law a bill that declares null and void Russia’s Black Sea Fleet treaty with Ukraine.
|
| --31-03-2014-- |
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Govt Sets Up Crimea Ministry
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| Crimea will have its own dedicated ministry working to develop the economy of the peninsula that has been incorporated into Russia earlier this March.
|
| --31-03-2014-- |
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Zero Federal Taxes for Crimea Investors
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| Russia’s Economic Development Minister promised to free investors working in Crimea’s special economic zone from any federal taxes.
|
| --31-03-2014-- |
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A Square Named After Crimea May Appear In Moscow
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| A square named after Crimea may appear in Moscow in order to perpetuate the historical event of reunification of the peninsula with Russia. The corresponding proposal was sent to the Mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin by the deputies of the Moscow City Duma.
|
| --29-03-2014-- |
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UN GA Votes In Favour of Pro-Ukrainian Resolution
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| The majority of UN member-states have voted in favour of the resolution that upholds the territorial integrity of Ukraine at a session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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| --27-03-2014-- |
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Kaspersky Lab Unveils Cyberwar Map
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| Russia is number one most-infected country on the planet in terms of cyber-threats, according to Kaspersky Lab, a major web security firm.
|
| --27-03-2014-- |
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Moscow Steps Up Military Presence on Ukrainian Border - Foreign Policy
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| Moscow is building up its military on the Ukrainian border, the Foreign Policy cites a new classified intelligence report.
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| --27-03-2014-- |
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Govt OKs Tax Breaks for Firms Investing in Crimea
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| Russian businesses may be eligible to tax breaks in exchange for investment in Crimea in a move to boost the region’s economy and the referendum to join Russia was worth it.
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| --27-03-2014-- |
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Negative Review of Crimea's Absorption Could Cost You $14,000
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| The Moscow legislature is considering a move to consider any statements with criticism of Crimea's absorption by bloggers a criminal offense.
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| --27-03-2014-- |
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Govt Forecasts 1.8-1.9 Percent GDP Growth
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| The Russian economy is unlikely to rise above 2 percent in 2014 amid investor uncertainty over the possible impact of sanctions, says the Economic Development Minister.
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| --27-03-2014-- |
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Visa, MasterCard Unblock Transactions by SMP Bank Customers
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| Visa and MasterCard have unblocked cards issued by SMP Bank, controlled by Arkady and Boris Rotenberg, targeted by the US sanctions which were introduced after Russia formally absorbed Crimea.
|
| --23-03-2014-- |
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Russian Rouble Widely Used as Currency in Crimean Capital
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| The Russian rouble is already accepted for settlements in Crimea, according to a report.
|
| --23-03-2014-- |
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Russia Posts Black List for US Officials
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| The US sanctions have encountered a vigorous response from the Russian Foreign Ministry which came up with a black list of its own.
|
| --23-03-2014-- |
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Moscow May Demand $16 BN in Debt from Kiev
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| Moscow has threatened Ukraine with claims of $16 billion worth of debt after Kiev hinted at nationalizing some of Russia’s assets abroad.
|
| --23-03-2014-- |
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Russia's G8 Spot Focus of Hague Talks
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| Russia may be kicked out of the G8 at the G7 meeting in The Hague, according to media reports.
|
| --23-03-2014-- |
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Timchenko Sold Off Gunvor Stake Before Sanctions
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| Gennady Timchenko, one of the people with close ties to the Kremlin who was targeted by the US sanctions, has sold off his stake in Gunvor just a day or two before his name was placed on the black list by the US Treasury.
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| --23-03-2014-- |
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Some Crimean Military Units to Join Russian Army
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| A total of 72 military units in Crimea have requested to join the Russian armed forces, though they previously swore for Ukrainian army, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
|
| --22-03-2014-- |
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Russia to Build Bridge to Crimea
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| On Wednesday, March 19, Russian government started preparations for the construction of a bridge which is expected to link the southern Russian Krasnodar Territory directly with Crimea.
|
| --20-03-2014-- |
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Switzerland Takes Time to Mull Russia Sanctions
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| Switzerland will not blindly copy any of the sanctions imposed by the EU or the US, said its president Didier Burkhalter.
|
| --19-03-2014-- |
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X5 Retail Group Sells Off Stores in Ukraine
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| Russia’s X5 Retail Group is selling off its business in Ukraine in a worrying signal of deteriorating economic ties between the two countries.
|
| --19-03-2014-- |
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Japan Freezes Coop with Russia Over Crimea
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| Japan has introduced sanctions against Moscow for its move to incorporate Crimea into Russia in an attempt to further isolate the country.
|
| --19-03-2014-- |
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Ukraine Rejects Russia's Treaty with Crimea
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| Ukraine will not recognize the treaty that Russia signed with the representatives of Crimea on Tuesday after the Russian president’s address to the Federal Assembly.
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| --19-03-2014-- |
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UK Freezes Military Coop with Russia
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| The UK has suspended military cooperation with Russia following Moscow’s decision to incorporate Crimea as its constituent part.
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| --19-03-2014-- |
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Breakaway Republic of Transdniester Wants to Join Russia, Too
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| The breakaway republic of Transdniester has called on Russia to consider incorporating it as its part following the example of Crimea.
|
| --18-03-2014-- |
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EU Sanctions Target 21 Officials
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| The Council of the European Union adopted a decision providing for travel restrictions and for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons responsible for actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
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| --18-03-2014-- |
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Ukraine Ups the Ante Over Crimea
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| Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk declared that the “Crimean issue” has degraded from the political into a military phase, blaming Russia for any possible escalation of the conflict.
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| --18-03-2014-- |
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Ukrainian Ambassador Recalled From Moscow
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| On Monday, March 17, Kiev officially recalled its ambassador from Moscow for consultations on its breakaway region of Crimea, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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| --18-03-2014-- |
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Kremlin Recognizes Crimea's Independence
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| The Kremlin has signed an order to recognize the independence of Crimea after its secession referendum on March 16 when the region’s ethnic Russian majority overwhelmingly voted to join Russia.
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| --18-03-2014-- |
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Kremlin's Cronies Targeted by US Sanctions
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| US sanctions target seven Russian government officials — Vladislav Surkov, Sergey Glazyev, Leonid Slutsky, Andrey Klishas, Valentina Matviyenko, Dmitry Rogozin and Yelena Mizulina.
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| --18-03-2014-- |
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Crimean Parliament Officially Applies to Join Russia
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| On Monday, March 17, the Crimean Parliament officially declared the region's independence from Ukraine and formally applied to become part of Russia after a referendum, which revealed people's support for it.
|
| --17-03-2014-- |
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Gazprom's Chairman Sold Off Stake Before Market Collapse
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| Chairman of Gazprom’s board of directors sold off his stake in the company ahead of the market collapse.
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| --17-03-2014-- |
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Crimean Citizens Vote for Reunion with Russia
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| Some 96.7 percent of voters or 1.2 million people in Crimea supported reunion with Russia after 60 years as part of Ukraine, as 100 percent of the ballots counted after the referendum.
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| --17-03-2014-- |
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Moscow Allows Kiev to Conduct Monitoring Flights over Russia
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| Russia will allow Ukrainian military inspectors to carry out an emergency monitoring flight over Russian territory in response to allegations that recent military activity near Ukrainian borders poses a security threat.
|
| --15-03-2014-- |
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Aeroflot’s Shares Dropped 10 Percent
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| The Moscow Stock Exchange saw a 10 percent slide in the price of Aeroflot’s shares after the report on a change in flight routes over Ukraine.
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| --13-03-2014-- |
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Russian Gold & Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $494.6 BLN
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| Russia has bolstered its gold and foreign exchange reserves by another 1.3 billion over a week, says a statement of the Bank of Russia.
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| --13-03-2014-- |
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MICEX Down After OECD Warning
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| The MICEX index, one of the main Russian stock market indicators, nosedived to a new low this March, going back to the May 2012 level, on the news from the OECD
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| --13-03-2014-- |
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OECD Puts Russia's Accession Process on Hold
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| OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, announced it has suspended Russia’s accession process. The decision was made by the organisation’s board of directors at a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
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| --13-03-2014-- |
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Crimea Approves Independence Declaration
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| The Crimean parliament has approved a declaration on independence on Tuesday in a move that severs ties with the current Ukrainian regime and lays the ground for joining Russia.
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| --11-03-2014-- |
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EU Sanctions Could Hit Russia on March 17
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| The European Union is expected to introduce sanctions against Russia starting from March 17, said Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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| --11-03-2014-- |
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Ousted President Yanukovich to Propose Solution at Press Conference
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| Ousted President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich is expected to comment on the upcoming secession referendum in Crimea at a press conference in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don scheduled for 1 pm Moscow time.
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| --11-03-2014-- |
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Both Rouble & Hryvna to Circulate in Crimea After Accession to Russia
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| Crimea is expected to use two currencies for some time after joining Russia, said the chairman of the Crimean legislature.
|
| --10-03-2014-- |
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9 Russian Soldiers Expelled from Canada Over Ukraine Spat
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| Nine Russian soldiers have been expelled from Canada following a spat between the two countries over the Ukraine crisis.
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| --10-03-2014-- |
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Russia's Aid to Crimea Could Total $1 BLN
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| Russia could issue up to 40 billion roubles, or almost $1 billion, in aid to secure Crimea’s economic development if Ukraine doesn't unblock the Treasury accounts.
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| --10-03-2014-- |
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80 Percent of Crimean Population Support Joining Russia - Parliament Speaker
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| The chairman of the Crimean legislature announced that 80 percent of the local population favoured accession to Russia.
Vladimir Konstantinov made the statement a week before the referendum that is expected to decide the future of the peninsula in Ukraine with a large ethnic Russian majority.
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| --10-03-2014-- |
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US Secretary of State Kerry Postpones Russia Visit
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| Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that his counterpart, US Secretary of State John Kerry, had postponed his visit to Russia where he was supposed to continue consultations on the possible solution to the Ukraine crisis.
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| --10-03-2014-- |
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US Boosts Military Presence Near Ukraine's Borders - Former US Ambassador
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| The Russian economy might lose billions of dollars if the situation is not reversed, with the best of the domestic companies suffering from the impact of the possible sanctions.
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| --10-03-2014-- |
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John Kerry Issued Diplomatic Ultimatum to FM Lavrov Over Crimea - CNN
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| Secretary of State John Kerry issued a diplomatic ultimatum to his Russia counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to CNN.
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| --09-03-2014-- |
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US Sends Stark Warning to Russia Over Ukraine
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| The U.S. is prepared to back up NATO militarily if the unrest in Ukraine escalates, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey was quoted on Friday as saying.
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| --09-03-2014-- |
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Crimean Parliament Wants to Join Russia
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| The Parliament of Crimea has called on Russia to accept the Ukrainian autonomous republic as part of its territory.
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| --06-03-2014-- |
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Crimean War Costs Could Reach 3 Percent of GDP - Report
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| A military invasion of Crimea would cost the Russian economy some three percent of GDP, says a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
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| --04-03-2014-- |
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Russian Navy to Increase Presence in Crimea, Ukraine
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| Russia is going to take additional steps to ensure security at its naval facilities on the Crimean Peninsula amid the growing political unrest in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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| --28-02-2014-- |
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The First Recreation and Tourism Office of the Crimea in Moscow
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| Recreation and Tourism office of Autonomous Republic of Crimea was opened in Moscow for the first time.
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| --27-04-2013-- |
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Monument to Founder of Russian Film Industry Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Unveiled in Yalta
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| In the framework of the XII International TV Film Forum in Yalta (a resort city in Ukraine) a monument to the founder of the Russian film industry and Yalta Film Studio Aleksandr Khanzhonkov has been unveiled.
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| --29-08-2011-- |
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Monument to Russian Rock Band KINO Set up in Crimea
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| A large concrete guitar 3 meters high in honor of Russian rock star Victor Tsoy and his band KINO has appeared in Morskoye Settlement near Sudak in Crimea.
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| --01-07-2011-- |
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