China opposes proposed EU sanctions against Russia
BEIJING (Reuters) - China opposed additional sanctions against Russia on Monday over accusations Moscow was sending troops into Ukrainian territory, saying the European Union's push to draw up more measures would only complicate the crisis. The European ...
Russia says it won't interfere in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that his country's military would not interfere with the situation in Ukraine and that he stood ready to "converse" with the West to reach a peaceful settlement to the crisis there. Lavrov's comments were ...
Europe holds nerve as Russia-Ukraine warnings ratchet up
LONDON (Reuters) - European markets cautiously set aside warnings that Russia's conflict with Ukraine was sliding out of control on Monday, as investors focused on the European Central Bank's meeting this week and hopes it will strengthen its stimulus plans.
Australia To Ramp Up Sanctions Against Russia; Lavrov Says No Intention To Invade Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Monday that the country will increase sanctions against Russia amid escalating tension in eastern Ukraine. Australia's decision comes despite Russia's foreign minister asserting that his country will not conduct a ...
Ruble Falls to Record as Russia Sanctions Loom With Rebel Gains
The ruble slid to a record against the dollar for a second day as intensified fighting in Ukraine raised the likelihood that Russia will face wider sanctions. The currency weakened 0.8 percent to 37.4280 per dollar at 11:56 a.m. in Moscow after reaching an ...
