European Union signs agreement with Ukraine

E.U. leaders have signed an agreement on closer relations with Ukraine, in a show of support following Russia's annexation of Crimea. The E.U. signed the deal hours after announcing more targeted sanctions. Pro-Moscow leader Viktor Yanukovych's abandonment of the deal in November had led to deadly protests, his removal and Russia taking over Crimea.

Background:

Ukraine crisis: E.U. signs association deal [BBC]

Russian forces seize two Ukrainian bases in Crimea [Reuters]