Russia Says It Won't 'Cave In' To New Western Sanctions
The reaction comes after President Obama signed an executive order on Friday slapping economic sanctions on Crimea, a day after the EU approved similar measures.
President Vladimir Putin
Putin: Sanctions, Falling Oil Prices Causing Ruble's Tumble
In a year-end news conference, the Russian president said the worst-case scenario for his country's economy would involve two more years of unease.
Putin: Russia To Upgrade Nuclear Forces In Response To West
The Russian president also accused the West of staging the crisis in Ukraine in order to "resuscitate" the NATO alliance.