EU seals closer ties with Ukraine

EU leaders have signed an agreement on closer relations with Ukraine, in a show of support following Russia's annexation of Crimea. The EU 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. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the treaty on Crimea joining the Russian Federation, according to BBC.