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Blinken brings anti-graft message, old Russia foe to Ukraine

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WASHINGTON — When Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Ukraine this week he’ll be carrying a tough anti-graft message and strong U.S. backing...

Russian military says its troops back to bases after buildup

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MOSCOW — The Russian military said Thursday that its troops have returned to their permanent bases after concluding massive drills near Ukraine that alarmed...

Russian defense chief scoffs at Western warnings on Ukraine

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MOSCOW — Russia's defense chief said Tuesday that a troop pullback from areas near Ukraine had nothing to do with Western pressure, adding that...

Germany condemns Russian naval restrictions in Black Sea

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BERLIN — Germany on Monday criticized Russia's announcement that it was closing off three areas of the Black Sea for months to foreign warships. ...

Russian troops start pulling back from Ukrainian border

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MOSCOW — Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that caused Ukrainian and Western concerns. ...

Russia holds major drills in Crimea amid Ukraine tensions

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MOSCOW — The Russian military on Thursday conducted massive drills in Crimea involving dozens of navy ships, hundreds of warplanes and thousands of troops...

Russia holds major drills in Crimea amid Ukraine tensions

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MOSCOW — The Russian military on Thursday conducted massive drills in Crimea involving dozens of navy ships, hundreds of warplanes and thousands of troops...

Russia rejects criticism of navigation limits off Crimea

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MOSCOW — Russia insisted Tuesday that it has the right to restrict foreign naval ships' movement off Crimea, rejecting Ukrainian complaints and Western criticism. ...

Pope calls on Russia and Ukraine to seek reconciliation

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday voiced apprehension over a recent Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine and called for efforts...

EU faces criticism over declining Ukrainian leader’s invite

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BRUSSELS — The European Union faced questions Thursday about its commitment to Ukraine in times of need after the president of the EU's executive...