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Ukraine and Russia diverge as EU pact signed and Crimea annexed
Ukraine seals a political cooperation deal with the European Union in Brussels, while in Moscow Vladimir Putin signs laws absorbing Crimea into Russia. The dual ceremonies highlight starkly differing paths for Ukraine toward Europe and Russia’s consolidation of Crimea, amid Western sanctions showing impact. EU leaders pledge immediate signing of the political accord with Ukraine, with Georgia and Moldova also invited to follow by June. Yatsenyuk stresses Ukraine’s European future, while Putin jokes about sanctions during a Security Council meeting.
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Brussels
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Ukraine
Crimean Peninsula
Russia
Soviet Union
United States
Europe
Vladimir Putin
European Union
Viktor Yanukovich
Yanukovich
Crimea
Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Inter
Yatsenyuk
Georgia
Moldova
European Council
Herman van Rompuy
Putin
Security Council
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Sergei Naryshkin