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NATO creates ‘spearhead’ force to deter Russia
NATO creates ‘spearhead’ force to deter Russia
NATO creates ‘spearhead’ force to deter Russia
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) -- NATO's creation of a rapid-reaction "spearhead" force to protect Eastern Europe from Russian bullying reflects a cool-eyed calculation that Vladimir Putin and his generals won't risk head-to-head confrontation with the U.S. and its nuclear-capable Western European allies.
Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, missile treaty
Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, missile treaty
Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, missile treaty
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday that the United States remains deeply concerned that Russia is ramping up support for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. He later conceded that pressure from recently imposed U.S. and European sanctions "hasn't resolved the problem yet."
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Spurred to new action by the downing of the Malaysia airliner, the European Union approved dramatically tougher economic sanctions Tuesday against Russia, followed swiftly by a new round of U.S. penalties targeting key sectors of the Russian economy.

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