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Facebook, Zuckerberg Bow to Putin, Block Russian Facebook Page Organizing Protest

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 22, 2014 06:58 PM EST

Facebook has blocked access to a page calling for a protest at the site and time a prominent opposition politician will be sentenced on politically motivated criminal charges.

FIFA to Publish ‘Appropriate’ Report on Alleged World Cup Bidding Corruption

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 19, 2014 12:48 PM EST

FIFA executives have agreed to publish a "legally appropriate version" of Michael J. Garcia's report regarding allegations of corruption during the World Cup bidding process.

Alien Russian Rock with 30,000 Diamonds Price Revealed

By Peter R - Dec 18, 2014 11:54 AM EST

A rare rock with 30,000 diamonds in it was donated to science as the stones in it are too small for any gem use.

Google Closing Its Engineering Offices In Russia

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 13, 2014 12:56 AM EST

Google is reportedly pulling its engineers from Russia to avoid increasing restrictive Internet laws of the country. However, the Internet giant will continue to focus on other aspects of business such as sales, user support and marketing.

Hollande, Putin Come Together in Russia for Surprise Meeting

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 06, 2014 02:09 PM EST

The presidents of France and Russia held an unexpected and unplanned meeting in Russia to discuss the current crisis in Ukraine, where a ceasefire is scheduled to take effect Dec. 9.

Chechen Capital of Grozny Attacked by Islamist Militants

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 04, 2014 01:50 PM EST

The city of Grozny, the capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, witnessed its worse violence in years as radical jihadists laid siege to the city and battled with police.

U.S. set to deliver more aid to Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 20, 2014 07:08 PM EST

The United States has announced it will provide more non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian Army as it tries to contain a Russian-backed separatist movement in Ukraine's east.

Russia may have kidnapped Estonian intelligence officer

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 06, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

In a worrying development that epitomizes the new policy of assertiveness in Eastern Europe, Russia has taken custody of an Estonian intelligence officer, further ratcheting up tensions in a region already on edge over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Ukraine and rebels sign ceasfire

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 05, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

The government of Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists that have been fighting for dominance in eastern Ukraine have reached a ceasefire agreement, despite intense fighting between both sides in the hours leading up to its start.

France cancels delivery of warships to Russia

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 04, 2014 10:35 AM EDT

The French have cancelled the delivery of two warships, the first half of a four-ship deal with Russia, as evidence of Russian involvement in eastern Ukraine continues to grow and peace seems to grow more elusive.

Putin claims he could seize Kiev in "two weeks"

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 02, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened that Russia could seize the Ukrainian capital of Kiev in "two weeks," as NATO and various Western powers reaffirm their military commitments to eastern Europe.

1,000 Russian troops enter Ukraine, seize coastal town

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 28, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

A large number of Russian troops has crossed the border into Ukraine and seized control of a coastal town where the Ukrainian Army recently destroyed a column of tanks and armored vehicles.

Ukraine accuses Russia of sending troops

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 27, 2014 10:06 AM EDT

Hopes any progress toward peace was made from the meeting between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin disappeared when the Ukrainian military accused Russia of sending troops into Ukrainian territory for the second time in a week.

Ukraine says it has 10 Russian soldiers in captivity

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 26, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The Ukrainian government has released video footage of 10 men it claims are Russian soldiers, just hours before the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional meeting in Minsk, Belarus.

Ukraine: Tanks invade southern town, Russia promises second aid convoy

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 25, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

The Ukrainian government has claimed that Russia sent another column of armored vehicles into Ukraine, while Russia announced plans for a second convoy of aid.

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