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Ukraine and Russia Conflict News: Vladimir Putin Compares Kiev to Nazis Soldiers, Says Russia Is a 'Strong Nuclear Power'

In addition to denying that Russian military forces have recently invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared Kiev's attack on cities that are occupied by pro-Russian rebels to Nazis German militants.

Pro-Russian Rebels Take Control of Ukrainian Coastal Town

Two days after peace talks, Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies The same week that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met for peace talks, Pro-Russian rebels have taken control of a strategic Ukrainian coastal town, showing the conflict is far from resolved.

South African President Zuma Visits Vladimir Putin Near Moscow; What's Next for the Two Nations?

The South African President Jacob Zuma made a surprising trip to Russia this week, even meeting with Vladimir Putin himself

Russian Invasion Update: Ukrainian President Poroshenko Claims Russia has Invaded; Russian Tanks Seen in Southern Ukraine

The battlefront has been expanded by almost 80 miles to the south after rebel forces, with the alleged support of Russian troops and weaponry, captured the seaside town of Novoazovsk.

Russian & Ukraine Conflict 2014: Putin, Poroshenko Meet in Belarus

Poroshenko and Putin meet face-to-face for the first time since June Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met Tuesday in Minsk, Belarus, for a summit with hopes that the international community will help bring peace between the two countries.

New Havana, Cuba Restaurant Serves Soviet Russia Food, Traditions: Celebrates Link Between Communist Island and Soviet Union

On Friday, restaurateurs opened a private restaurant in Havana, Cuba with food and traditions from Soviet-era Russia.

Russia & Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Controversy: Kremlin Plans Second Aid Convoy to Neighboring Ukraine

First convoy was called a direct invasion by Ukrainian officials Less than a week after a convoy of Russian trucks entered Ukraine and angered the international community, Russia said it is planning another convoy to send to eastern Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict News: US, United Nations Condemn Russia for Sending Convoy Into Eastern Ukraine

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating its territory and demanded the truck convoy carrying humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas return.

Russia & Ukraine Conflict 2014: Russia Reportedly Launches ‘Direct Invasion' into Ukraine

Convoy cleared customs without Red Cross, violating a deal At least 134 Russian vehicles have entered eastern Ukraine, claiming to be a convoy bringing aid to a war-torn part of the country.

Ukraine Crisis News 2014: Ukraine Allows Russian Aid Convoys to Enter the Country

Ukrainian officials held a convoy of 16 trucks at the border because they were afraid it was a Trojan, and have criticized the items on board.

Food Prices On the Rise in Russia Following Ban on Western Food Imports

Food prices are rising in Russia, but it could reverse Buying food in Russia recently has gotten much more expensive as the county's ban on Western food imports appears to be hurting people across Russia.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News Update 2014: Ukraine Destroys 'Much' of Russian Military Vehicles

A column of about 20 armored personnel carriers reportedly entered Ukraine Wednesday night as the country awaits the Russian humanitarian aid convoy.

Ukraine & Russia Aid Dispute: Will Kiev Allow Russian Trucks to Enter?

Kiev changes stance on truck blockade, bemoans Russian "cynicism" Russian aid trucks heading to Ukraine stopped on Wednesday as confusion continued to mount over the entire situation, the New York Times reported.

EU to Discourage Latin America From Exporting Food to Russia

Russia put a ban on imported foods from the EU and U.S. The European Union appears set to hold talks with Latin American countries to discourage them from exporting food to Russia, according to a report from RT.

Ukraine Crisis: West Warns Russia Against Intervening

Russian troops and armor have gathered along Ukraine's borders. Russia threatens to escalate the situation in Eastern Ukraine by hinting at sending forces over the border.

Edward Snowden Russia Asylum: NSA Whistleblower Granted Three More Years in Russia

After spending more than a year residing in Russia on temporary asylum, National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Edward Snowden has been granted permission to stay in the country for three more years.

Edward Snowden Granted Asylum in Russia for 3 More Years

Russia has decided to grant Edward Snowden residency for the next three years, further delaying his extradition to the United States.

Russian Students Send Racist Birthday Message to President Obama at US Embassy in Moscow

Message comes at a time when U.S.-Russian relations are falling apart As if relations between the U. S. and Russia weren't already strained enough, some Russians couldn't resist sending President Barack Obama a racially charged birthday message, the Washington Times reported.

Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Could Hurt EU Banking, Energy Sectors

The new round of sanctions on Russia could negatively effect the economies of some countries in the E.U. and U.K.

Russia Cruise Missiles Controversy 2014: US Accuses Moscow of Violating 1987 Treaty

Obama administration writes to Putin administration: Russia has violated a 1987 treaty which prevents the use and test of missiles

Fighting Blocks Crash Site of Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane for Second Day

Fighting between pro-Russia rebels and the Ukraine military is continuing to block international investigators from accessing the downed Malaysia Airlines flight.