Ukraine Ratifies Russia Naval Base Amid Protest -- Voice of America
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend a lease on a Russian naval base, during a turbulent session where smoke bombs and eggs were thrown at Ukrainian politicians.
The agreement extends Russia's lease on a naval base at the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol until 2042. Russia, in turn, will give Ukraine discounts on imports of Russian natural gas.
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More News On The Protests In Ukraine On This Russian Naval Base Ratification
Ukraine Extends Lease on Russian Naval Base -- New York Times
Protests as Ukraine Backs Russian Base Extension -- New York Times/Reuters
Ukraine, Russia Ratify Black Sea Naval Lease -- New York Times/AP
Battle lines drawn over Ukraine's strategic direction -- BBC
Eggs, Smoke Fill Ukrainian Parliament as Russian Deal Passes -- Moscow Times
Fists fly in Ukraine parliament punch up -- CNN
Ukraine Parliament Approves Russian Black Sea Fleet -- Wall Street Journal
Moscow to consult Kiev on upgrading Russian fleet in Crimea -Navy chief -- RIA Novosti
Ukraine has little chance of reneging on Russian Navy deal - diplomat -- RIA Novosti
Russian president says rent for Russian fleet base in Ukraine not overpriced -- RIA Novosti
Russia Gets Duped Again -- Alexander Golts, Moscow Times
My Comment: Elections have consequences, a fact that many Ukrainians are realizing now.