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Russia, Ukraine to proceed on legal battle on Ukraine's debt; Litigation to begin next year

Litigation could be the next step for Russia and Ukraine soon if the two countries do not reach settlement on the multi-billion debt that Ukraine owes to Russia. The rift between two countries is expected to bring larger effects to both economies, as allegations on the Russia's annexation of Crimea and the issue of them backing on the separatist uprising in the Eastern Ukaraine could also be included in the court proceedings.

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Sanctions Set For Russia Extends; US Help Ukraine to Maintain its Peace

EU extends sanctions for Russia. US to help EU maintain peace in Ukraine. The European Union extended its economic sanctions on Russia for another six months.

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Iran's October missile test violated U.N. ban - expert panel

Iran violated a U.N. Security Council resolution in October by test-firing a missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead, a team of sanctions monitors said, leading to calls in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday for more sanctions on Tehran.

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Putin signs law allowing Russia to overturn rulings of international rights courts

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing Russia's Constitutional Court to decide whether or not to implement rulings of international human rights courts.

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Russia warns Turkey over Aegean warship incident

Islamic State oil is going to Assad, some to Turkey, U.S. official says

Russia cracks down on Turkey food imports after jet downed

U.N. envoy says Russia-North Korea deportation pact puts refugees at risk

Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing

In taking economic war to Islamic State, U.S. developing new tools

Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border, Moscow denies airspace violation

Two suicide bombers hit Hezbollah bastion in Lebanon, 43 killed

Putin says Russia needs own investigation into doping allegations

Russia to propose Syrians launch 18-month reform process - document

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Russian soldiers geolocated by photos in multiple Syria locations, bloggers say