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Russian PM's office says hackers to blame for resignation tweet
Hackers on Thursday broke into the Twitter account of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and posted a spoof message saying he was quitting. The fake tweet had Medvedev saying: "I...
Ukraine 'on the brink of civil war' as shots ring out at airport
Russia declared Ukraine on the brink of civil war on Tuesday as Kiev said an "anti-terrorist operation" against pro-Moscow separatists was under way, with gunshots ringing out at an airport in...
Russian PM makes surprise visit to newly annexed Crimea
SIMFEROPOL, Crimea — On a surprise visit Monday to Crimea, Russia's prime minister promised to quickly pour funds into the newly annexed peninsula so residents see positive changes after the...
Russia questions legitimacy of new Ukrainian government
MOSCOW — Russia questioned the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian authorities on Monday, with its prime minister saying it sees the turmoil in Ukraine as a threat to both Russian...