Tag: Crimea

Obama consults Spain, Kazakh leaders on Ukraine

Washington Examiner · March 10, 2014 8:10 pm

Crimean Tatars shout slogans during the pro-Ukraine rally in Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine, Monday, March 10, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday defended the separatist drive in the disputed Crimean Peninsula as in keeping with international law, but Ukraine's prime minister vowed not to relinquish "a single centimeter" of his country's territory. The local parliament in Crimea has scheduled a referendum for next Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

White House: Crimean referendum won’t be ‘legitimate’

Meghashyam Mali · March 10, 2014 4:00 am

President Obama talks about the situation in Ukraine on Thursday in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Poll: Plurality backs Obama’s handling of Ukraine crisis

Meghashyam Mali · March 10, 2014 4:00 am

The iconic Capitol Dome is temporarily getting a new look. The 150-year-old, cast-iron dome will soon be sheathed in scaffolding for about two years, a requirement of its first major restoration since 1960. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

House this week to vote on curbing executive authority, Senate considers jobless pay

Susan Ferrechio · March 10, 2014 4:00 am

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk hand in hand across the South Lawn to the White House, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Washington, as they arrive from Florida. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House week ahead: Obama hosts Ukraine leader, raises cash for Dems

Brian Hughes · March 10, 2014 12:00 am

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk across the South Lawn of the White House from Marine One, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Washington, as they arrive from Florida. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama meets with Ukraine prime minister Wednesday

Josh Lederman · March 9, 2014 6:57 pm

Raw: Opposing Rallies Highlight Ukraine Tensions

Washington Examiner · March 9, 2014 5:29 pm

Putin defends separatist drive in Crimea as legal

JOHN-THOR DAHLBURGLYNN BERRY · March 9, 2014 2:22 pm

Correction: Ukraine-Crimea’s Goblin story

Washington Examiner · March 9, 2014 10:32 am

Ukrainians sing attend commemorations for writer and Ukrainian nationalist Taras Shevchenko in Kiev's Independence Square, Ukraine, Sunday, March 9, 2014. As separatists in Crimea kept up pressure for unification with Moscow, Ukraine solemnly commemorated the 200th anniversary of the birth of its greatest poet, with the prime minister vowing not to give up "a single centimeter" of Ukrainian territory. (AP Photo/David Azia)

Ukrainian prime minister to visit White House

Meghashyam Mali · March 9, 2014 5:00 am

A convoy of military vehicles bearing no license plates travels on the road from Feodosia to Simferopol in the Crimea, Ukraine, Saturday, March 8, 2014. More than 60 military trucks bearing no license plate numbers was headed from the eastern city of Feodosia toward the city of Simferopol, the regional capital. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Russia reinforces military presence in Crimea

DALTON BENNETTYURAS KARMANAU · March 8, 2014 8:51 pm

France lines up with Obama on Ukraine issue

Washington Examiner · March 8, 2014 11:58 am