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Lessening Ukraine and Europe's dependence on Russian energy.

A look at the efforts on either side – and possible third parties – in the Ukraine/Russia spat to cripple infrastructure and cause economic difficulty.

The EU and U.S. are considering sanctions to punish Russia for its intervention in Ukraine.

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Protesters in Ukraine are taking to social media to paint a very different picture of the situation in their home country.