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Four McDonald's Stores In Russia Close Amid US-Russia Tensions

Aug 21, 2014 01:14 AM EDT

Four McDonald's restaurant, including the flagship Moscow branch, were temporarily closed by Russia's consumer protection agency for violation of sanitary laws, the Financial Times reported.

Ukrainian And Russian Leaders’ Meeting Hints On A Peace Process

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 20, 2014 05:32 AM EDT

After several failed efforts to begin a peaceful settlement to end the conflict, Ukraine and Russia will try again in the upcoming meeting of their presidents, reports said a day after the refugee convoy attack.

Dozens Of Ukrainian Refugees Killed In Separatist Attack

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 19, 2014 11:14 AM EDT

Ukrainian separatists attacked a convoy of refugees escaping their war-torn homes, killing dozens of Ukrainians, reports said on Monday.

Rebels Attack Convoy, Dozens Killed –Ukraine

Christl Leong |

Aug 18, 2014 02:24 PM EDT

Dozens of civilians seeking refuge from the violence in eastern Ukraine were killed on Monday after a convoy had been hit with mortar fire, a military official said.

Berlin Talks Reach Consensus on Sending Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 18, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

Four states have reached “certain progress” on several important issues about the Ukrainian crisis on Monday.

"High Probability" Russia Will Invade Ukraine

David Perry |

Aug 11, 2014 01:46 PM EDT

NATO announced Monday there is a "high probability" Russia will invade Ukraine and assist separatists.

A police officer walks past the national flags of countries attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministerial Meeting and ASEAN Regional Forum in Singapore in this July 2008 file photo.

ASEAN: Cooperation And Dialogue With Russia Key To Probe In Downed Malaysian Flight MH17

Christl Leong |

Aug 09, 2014 01:27 PM EDT

Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said talks during the Regional Forum would not touch on Russia's alleged involvement over the downed Malaysian Airline Flight MH17, but instead stressed a dialogue to gain Moscow's cooperation for a probe.

Australian Leaders Blast Russian Retaliatory Sanctions

Christl Leong |

Aug 08, 2014 02:54 PM EDT

Australia hit back at Russia after the latter imposed a one-year food ban on a number of Western countries in retaliation against economic sanctions levied on Moscow by the United States and the European Union.

Putin Fights Sanction, Intervenes With Ukraine Clash

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 07, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned agricultural products going to the countries that imposed a sanction on Russia as a form of retaliation.

Social Media Turn from Friend to Foe of Pro-Russian Rebels in Ukraine

Rhona Arcaya |

Aug 01, 2014 03:11 PM EDT

Social media provided possible evidence linking pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine to the Malaysia Airlines plane crash that killed nearly 300 people.

Germany Voices Support For Tougher Sanctions On Russia

Christl Leong |

Jul 28, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

Germany has voiced its support for tougher sanctions on Russia's economy during a European Union (EU) meeting in Brussels on Monday.

EU Adds To Ukraine Sanctions List

Christl Leong |

Jul 25, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

The European Union is expected to levy sanctions to an additional 15 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and 18 firms on Friday for their role in the Ukraine crisis.

Obama Gets Flak For Fundraising Campaign Amid Pressing Foreign Concerns

Christl Leong |

Jul 23, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama has embarked on a three-day fundraising event intended to garner support for the Democratic Party in time for the November elections, earning criticism for doing so amid more pressing international crises.

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko (C) greets servicemen

Ukraine Regains Control of Border with Russia

Staff Reporter |

Jun 20, 2014 10:29 PM EDT

Ukraine's defence minister has said its forces have restored control of the border with Russia and can now prevent military equipment being brought across the frontier, as a second successive day of fighting continued in the east