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Ukraine Parliament Issues Crimea Ultimatum Over Referendum

Ukraine Parliament Issues Crimea Ultimatum Over Referendum

Ukraine’s parliament told the new Crimea parliament to cancel the referendum on March 16 or face dissolution. This action comes after Crimea’s parliament voted for independence from Ukraine, which clears the path to join the Russian Federation if the people

Crimea Votes for Independence Ahead of Referendum

Crimea Votes for Independence Ahead of Referendum

On Tuesday, Crimea’s parliament voted for independence from Ukraine if the people pass a referendum on March 16 to join the Russian Federation. With the support of 78 of its 81 members, the chamber passed a “declaration of independence of the

Crimean Tatars Fear Return of Russian Rule

Crimean Tatars Fear Return of Russian Rule

SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — The arrival of Russian troops in Crimea has opened old wounds among the Crimean Tatars, who were deported during World War II. Fearing that once again they will be unwelcome in their homeland, some are organizing

NATO Sending Surveillance Planes to Ukraine Border

NATO Sending Surveillance Planes to Ukraine Border

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO says it is dispatching surveillance aircraft to fly over Poland and Romania to monitor the crisis unfolding in neighboring Ukraine. The military alliance says the decision to send AWACS reconnaissance planes was taken by the ambassadors

The Europeans (And Brits) Who Took CPAC by Storm

The Europeans (And Brits) Who Took CPAC by Storm

It was in the Brooklyn GOP Radio party on Saturday night that the Brits and Europeans who ventured to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) really made their mark. Okay that’s probably not fair, since Daniel Hannan, Syed Kamall and others

Obama, Putin and the Green Axis of Evil

Obama, Putin and the Green Axis of Evil

One of the biggest divisions in the conservative movement right now is how to respond to Vladimir Putin’s aggression in the Ukraine. On the one hand are the neo-cons who apparently want to flex America’s muscles and open a new

The Timeless Tension of the Cruz-Paul Debate

The Timeless Tension of the Cruz-Paul Debate

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have launched a national debate right here at Breitbart News, one that may mark the first shots of the 2016 Republican presidential primary campaign. The topic is foreign policy, oddly, an issue

Obama Will Meet with Ukraine Prime Minister on Wednesday

Obama Will Meet with Ukraine Prime Minister on Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will meet this week with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the White House said Sunday, in a prominent show of U.S. support for Ukraine’s fledgling new government. Vice President Joe Biden cut short his

Ron Paul Accuses Cabal of U.S 'bankers' for Ukraine Crisis

Ron Paul Accuses Cabal of U.S 'bankers' for Ukraine Crisis

Appearing on state-owned Russia Today, failed three time GOP presidential candidate and former Congressman Ron Paul accused the United States of seeking to profit from the crisis in Ukraine as a way to assist American ’empire building’ and to promote

Ukraine Attacked by Cyberspies During Kiev Protests

Ukraine Attacked by Cyberspies During Kiev Protests

The United Kingdom-based defense contractor BAE Systems found that Ukraine was attacked by numerous cyberspies since January 2013 and that it has been worse in recent months due to the protests in Kiev. The attacks originated from the Moscow timezone,

Ted Cruz Calls for Action on Venezuela at Uninvited II Panel

Ted Cruz Calls for Action on Venezuela at Uninvited II Panel

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — An outraged Senator Ted Cruz wonders where President Obama stands on the violent repression of protesters in Venezuela. The senator spoke at Breitbart News’ day-long national security event at CPAC, emphasizing the importance of fostering democracies

US Will Not Recognize Crimea Referendum to Join Russia

US Will Not Recognize Crimea Referendum to Join Russia

Geoffrey Pyatt, America’s ambassador to Ukraine, said the US will not recognize Crimea’s referendum on March 16. Crimeans will decide if they want to stay an autonomous republic of Ukraine or join the Russian Federation. The ambassador said the White

Poll: Brits Oppose Military Intervention in Ukraine

Poll: Brits Oppose Military Intervention in Ukraine

64 percent of the British public oppose deploying Western troops to defend Ukraine from Russia, while 59 percent also oppose sending military aid to the Ukrainian government. The figures, published by YouGov for the Sunday Times, also show that 38

World View: Ukraine/Russia Crisis Presents Problems for China

World View: Ukraine/Russia Crisis Presents Problems for China

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Ukraine – Russia crisis presents problems for China Relations between Ukraine and China China: ‘There is no room for compromise’ Libya in chaos, war threatened over North Korean tanker Ukraine – Russia crisis presents