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Ultra-Nationalist Ukrainian Battalion Gears Up For More Fighting
Radical views and the use of symbols echoing Nazi emblems have caused alarm in the West and Russia.
Ukraine's Fashion Week to Focus on the Country's Future
The eight-day event opens tomorrow, with organisers saying the focus is on a positive outlook for the country.
U.N.: Death Toll in Ukraine Conflict Surpasses 6,000
For Ukrainian civilians, the first two months of 2015 have been especially deadly.
Spain Arrests Eight Accused of Joining Pro-Russian Rebels in Ukraine
Interior Ministry says the accused recently returned to Spain after travelling to Ukraine in 2014.
Britain to Help Train Ukrainian Army to Counter Russian Threat
David Cameron made the announcement this afternoon.
Ukrainian Separatists Take Two Villages in Push on Key Port
The ceasefire agreed in Minsk last week is now on the brink of total collapse as the rebels advance on Mariupol.
Ukraine Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers to Observe Ceasefire
Poroshenko says that he believes this will be most efficient guarantor of security.
Some Ukrainian Forces Start to Quit Besieged Town
Some forces are withdrawn from Debaltseve but senior Ukrainian police official says fighting will continue in the town.
Ukraine Truce Fades as Sides Refuse to Withdraw Big Guns
The peace deal, which only came into force this weekend, already looks under threat.
Heavy Shelling Hits Ukraine Town Where Rebels Reject Ceasefire
The town of Debaltseve came under heavy shelling despite the ceasefire being announced.
Russia 'Sent Tanks and Artillery to Rebels During Peace Talks', Says Kiev
Russia reinforced rebels with 110 armored vehicles during marathon peace talks in Minsk, a spokesman said.
Ukraine, Rebels Hold Fresh Peace Talks as Fighting Rages
The sides have held only one meeting since agreeing to a ceasefire in September.
U.N. Says Ukraine Death Toll Passes 5,000
Millions of people have been displaced during months of fighting in Ukraine.
Civilians Caught in Crossfire as Ukraine Separatists Make Gains
The separatist leader in Donetsk ruled out a ceasefire fighting intensified.
U.N.: Human Rights Abuses Rampant in Eastern Ukraine
More than 4,700 have died since the conflict broke out nine months ago.
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Talks May be Held on Dec. 9: Poroshenko
"So far a preliminary agreement has been reached that a meeting in Minsk will take place on the ninth of December."
Europe Feels Sting in the Tail of Russia Sanctions
New EU data shows the economic costs for Europe of pressuring the Kremlin
Russia Won't Allow Ukraine to 'Destroy' Opponents, Says Putin
Ukraine said on Wednesday it was redeploying troops in the east because of fears separatists will launch a new military offensive.
Russia Warns Ukraine a New Conflict Would Be Catastrophic
A reporter saw a 50-vehicle column traveling toward the rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday armed with rocket launchers and artillery guns.
Ceasefire Doubtful as East Ukraine Sees Worst Shelling in a Month
A ceasefire to end a war that has killed 4,000 people has appeared shakier than ever, with both sides accusing the other of having violated the peace plan.
Mikhail Gorbachev Warns Ukraine Conflict Could Lead to a New Cold War
"The world is on the brink of a new Cold War. Some say that it has already begun," said the former leader of the Soviet Union
Ukraine Warns of Separatist Attacks, as Rebel Leader Threatens 'Heavy Military Action'
A security official warned that separatists would try and 'discredit' Kiev ahead of elections on Sunday amid uncertainty over how the vote will be conducted
Ukraine Says Ceasefire Violations Hold Up Creation of Buffer Zone
Ukraine's warring sides agreed on Friday to withdraw artillery to the outer limits of a buffer zone
Leaders of Ukraine, Russia Say Ceasefire Holding, More Steps Needed
Residents and combatants in eastern Ukraine welcomed the respite in a five-month conflict that has killed at least 2,600 people
Ukraine and Pro-Russian Separatists Sign Ceasefire
Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine as a cease-fire deal is reached
The Russian Mothers Waiting for News of Their Missing Soldier Sons
Putin's undeclared war with Ukraine is placing an unbearable burden on the families of Russian soldiers
Ukrainian Military 'Fighting Russian Tank Battalion' Near Donetsk
Ukraine's president claims that direct Russian intervention in the conflict has tipped the balance in favour of separatist forces
Ukraine Says Russian Escalation Could Lead to 'Full-Scale War'
EU leaders threatened fresh sanctions against Russia in response to ongoing aggressive military action in eastern Ukraine
Putin Orders Rebels to Let Ukrainian Troops Escape
Kiev government asks to join NATO as Putin directs separatist rebels
NATO Satellites Show Russian Troops Inside Ukraine
Pictures of Russian military activity contradicts Putin's denial that he ordered invasion