Ukraine Crisis: Russian parliament leaders are saying they welcome Crimea breaking away from Ukraine and joining the Russian Federation. They are unlikely to have said it without the approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin.   A Kiev court ruled that …

Ukraine Crisis: In a further political complication, The Crimean parliament today voted to join Russia and called for a public referendum within 10 days. The majority of Crimeans are ethnic Russians. The Ukraine government says Crimea cannot have a unilateral …

Ukraine Crisis: The European Union today is prepared to offer $15 billion in aid to shore up Ukraine. That’s in addition to the $1 billion offered by the US yesterday.   Stocks jumped yesterday as investors relaxed their fears about …

Ukraine Crisis: Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he considers the toppling of Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich to be an “unconstitutional coup” and he reserves the right to use force if necessary to protect Russian speakers in Ukraine. “If I …

Ukraine Crisis: Russian troops have surrounded or taken control of all the Ukraine military bases in Crimea. They are ordering Ukrainian troops to leave. “This is a question of defending our citizens and compatriots, ensuring human rights, especially the right …

Ukraine Crisis: Russian troops yesterday took control of the Crimean peninsula, controlling the main highways and government buildings, and shutting down the primary airport.  In response, the Ukraine government in Kiev put its military forces on full combat alert. “This …

Ukraine:  Tensions ratcheted up even more today as Russian President Vladimir Putin asked his senate for permission to use military force in Ukraine. It appears to be a blunt response to President Obama’s statement yesterday that “there will be costs” …

Ukraine: The country’s new prime minister says $70 billion was drained from the treasury into offshore accounts during the last three years. Arseniy Yatseniuk, who was confirmed only yesterday, said the money was “stolen by representatives of the previous government.” …

Ukraine: Tensions are increasing over the Ukraine situation as deposed President Viktor Yanukovych, who had been sought for arrest, has been given asylum in Russia. Also today, masked gunmen have taken over government offices in the Crimean region of Eastern …

Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaging in old time saber rattling, ordering air and ground military exercises in Western Russia to last through March 3rd. Russia’s defense minister cited the need to test readiness for a “crisis situation,” but …