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Ukraine orders Crimea withdrawal
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Ukraine's interim President Olexander Turchynov says he has ordered the withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea. The decision was taken because of Russian threats to the lives of military staff and their families, the president announced.
Ukraine crisis: Russia faces fresh sanctions over Crimea
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European Union leaders are due to meet in Brussels to discuss further targeted sanctions in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Russia's President Putin moves towards annexing Crimea
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed parliament formally of Crimea's request to join the country, the first legislative step towards absorbing the peninsula.
Ukraine orders full military mobilisation over Russia moves
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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.
Ukraine crisis: 'Russians occupy' Crimea airports
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Ukraine's interior minister has accused Russian forces of occupying Sevastopol airport in the autonomous region of Crimea.