West and Russia in Diplomatic Bind Over Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine has the United States, Europe and Russia in a diplomatic bind, analysts say, with little immediate prospect for a lasting solution.   Presidential elections in Ukraine are set to take place on May 25. But there is a growing fear amongst top U.S. and EU officials that instability and violence that they say is backed by Russia will derail the vote.   With near daily clashes in east Ukraine, top U.S. and European diplomats on Tuesday warned that if Russian...

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