Ukraine says return of Crimea a must for mending ties with Russia
No normalization of ties between Ukraine and Russia is likely unless the region of Crimea, now under Russian control, is returned to Kiev's sovereignty, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said on Tuesday.
Spain says a third Greek bailout under discussion
Euro zone countries are discussing a third bailout for Greece worth 30 billion to 50 billion euros, Spain's economy minister said on Monday, as Athens sought to quell fears it might run out of money before the end of March.
U.S. deserves 'benefit of the doubt' on getting Iran nuclear deal, Kerry says
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed the case on Sunday for completing nuclear diplomacy with Iran despite Israeli opposition, saying the United States deserves the benefit of the doubt on getting a deal that would prevent any need for military action to curb Tehran's atomic ambitions.
Bulgaria to back new sanctions if Ukraine truce crumbles
Bulgaria will support a new round of sanctions against Moscow if pro-Russian separatists are found to have breached a peace deal agreed for eastern Ukraine, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov told Reuters on Friday.
Germany declines to comment on Greek reform list
Germany has received Greece's plans for economic reforms but will not comment on them, a government official said on Tuesday, adding that euro zone finance ministers would discuss the proposals later on Tuesday.
Putin surveys the map as he ponders next move on Ukraine
In Russia, Vladimir Putin likes to portray himself as the saviour of the nation. In Europe and the United States he has come to be seen as a threat to the new world order.
U.S. and allies discuss new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine: Kerry
The United States and its allies are discussing imposing more sanctions against Russia for undermining a European-brokered truce in eastern Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.
Kiev accuses Russia of sending more tanks to east Ukraine
Kiev accused Russia on Friday of sending more tanks and troops into eastern Ukraine and said they were heading towards the rebel-held town of Novoazovsk on the southern coast, expanding their presence on what could be the next key battlefront.
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