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NATO Gen. Philip Breedlove: Russian combat troops enter Ukraine

Russian military equipment and combat troops entered Ukraine this week, NATO top commander has said. "Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops stationed near Ukrainian border

President Vladimir Putin has ordered thousands of Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border to return to their bases, Russian…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin orders Russian troops to withdraw from Ukraine border

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of the Russian troops from Ukraine's border, the Kremlin says. Units in the…

10 years ago

Photos show Russian soldiers among militants holding official buildings in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine’s government has released photos that it says show Russian soldiers among militants holding official buildings in eastern region of…

11 years ago

Crimea: Russian troops storm Ukraine’s base in Belbek

Russian troops backed by armoured vehicles stormed a Ukrainian airbase in Crimea. Reports say at least one person was injured…

11 years ago

Russian troops begins military exercises close to Ukraine border

More than 8,000 Russian troops have begun military exercises close to the border with Ukraine. Russian defense ministry confirmed that…

11 years ago

Russia test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile amid Crimea tension

Russia says it has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, as tension continues over Ukraine's Crimea region. A Topol RS-12M missile…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin: No need yet to send Russian troops into Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin says there is no need yet to send Russian troops into Ukraine, but he has not ruled…

11 years ago

Russian soldiers take full control of Crimea

Russia has taken de facto armed control in Ukraine's Crimea region, despite Western demands that it withdraw. Thousands of Russian…

11 years ago

Ukraine calls up military reservists following Russia’s decision to deploy troops in Crimea

Ukraine is calling up military reservists following Russia's decision to deploy troops in Crimea. Ukraine’s acting President Oleksandr Turchynov had…

11 years ago

Russia to deploy troops in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin's request for Russian forces to be used in Ukraine has been approved by the upper house of…

11 years ago