Hollande says he'll request sanctions imposed on Russia be lifted if local elections are held in Ukraine, autonomy reforms for separatist areas in East are implemented
Russian president also says Syrian leader Assad is ready to hold early parliamentary elections - and even include members of opposition in running Syria
Two more National Guard officers died from injuries suffered in grenade blast in worst outbreak of violence since new government took power in 2014
Swap comes as Ukraine accuses separatists of multiple cease-fire violations
At least seven people were killed in eastern Ukraine in fighting in a 24-hour period between government forces, pro-Russia separatists
Ukrainian presidential website reports some 200 separatist fighters use tanks to launch attack around village of Novolaspa
One analyst says Moscow played a huge role in reaching nuclear agreement, by refraining from vetoing UN sanctions that ultimately forced Iran to 'negotiate in earnest'
Putin says he 'breathed a huge sigh of relief,' but experts warn Tehran’s anticipated entry into world oil market not in Moscow’s interests
New report also says Kremlin-controlled media frequently used terms like 'traitor,' 'foreign agent,' and 'fifth column' to describe government critics
Moscow protests seizure of Russian government assets in France and Belgium - move taken to enforce multi-billion-dollar judgment in a lawsuit filed by shareholders of Yukos
Statement follows warnings by Russia against US buildup in Eastern Europe
Russia's new law allows the government to ban activities of organizations it deems problematic and criminalizes 'cooperation' with them
Conditions under which Ukraine will regain control over its border with Russia are among provisions that could undermine accord
Former oil tycoon says he's reviving Open Russia foundation to serve as 'communication platform' to focus on independent media, political education, support for political prisoners
Levada Center conducted poll in late May, found anti-American sentiments in 71 percent of Russian responders
Republican-controlled body preserves cuts for all Americans regardless of income, setting up an election-year standoff with President Obama, Senate Democrats
Police arrive at campsite in early morning, hours ahead of the noon deadline cited in Tuesday’s court-order eviction
The opposition’s latest tactic takes a page from the global “Occupy” movement
Russian president vows Washington relations based on 'equality, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for mutual interests'
President takes office just one day after mass protests in Moscow
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