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Ukraine crisis: Nato meeting to step up pressure on Russia
BBC NEWS
Nato foreign ministers are due to discuss ways to help Ukraine and reassure allies in Eastern Europe, at a meeting in Brussels.
Ukraine crisis: Is this Cold War Two?
BBC
We overdo the talk of turning points and milestones in covering summits, but, when it comes to the G7 at The Hague, it's very hard to see it in any other terms.
Russia condemns 'lawlessness' in eastern Ukraine
BBC NEWS
Russia has condemned "lawlessness" in eastern Ukraine, blaming far-right militants for "conniving" with the new authorities in Kiev.
Ukraine crisis: Obama urges Putin to pursue diplomacy
BBC NEWS
US President Barack Obama has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine, in a lengthy telephone call.
Ukraine orders full military mobilisation over Russia moves
BBC NEWS
Ukraine has ordered a full military mobilisation in response to Russia's build-up of its forces in Crimea. Acting President Olexander Turchynov has ordered the closure of airspace to all non-civilian aircraft.
Crook gets ready for Olympic debut
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia continue to excite and thrill, the Territory’s representative, Peter Adam Crook, has begun his final preparations for competing in the freestyle halfpipe ski event on Tuesday February 18, 2014.
Ex-US Navy man jailed for attempted espionage for Russia
BBC
A former US Navy sailor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted espionage.
Venezuela cops Miss Universe 2013 title
Moscow (AFP) - A 25-year-old Venezuelan television presenter, Gabriela Isler, on Saturday was crowned Miss Universe in Moscow in a glittering ceremony.
Russia an ‘extraordinary experience’ – Sharie B.Y. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Miss BVI 2012, Sharie B.Y. de Castro, has described Russia as being an extraordinary experience thus far and stated that amidst her busy schedule, she has also managed to capture beautiful moments that she will treasure forever.
Maduro supports Russia’s stand against a US military strike on Syria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host of BVI Forum Mr Edmund Maduro has added his take on the issue of the USA’s intended military strike on Syria implying that the USA should not be sticking its nose were it should not be and the United Nations should take the leading role in dealing with the issue.