World Court to rule next week on Ukraine case against Russia on MH17, discrimination
Kyiv says Russia equipped and funded pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, including militias involved in shooting down MH17 flight.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Russia builds up forces, offensive expected
Russia is pouring reinforcements into eastern Ukraine ahead of a new offensive that could begin next week.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Dutch court confirms that MH17 was shot down by Russian-made BUK missile
The Dutch court confirms the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down in 2014 by a Russian-made missile fired from a field in eastern Ukraine.
Thu Nov 17 2022
What are Vladimir Putin's options after Russian military setback in Ukraine?
Putin has yet to publicly comment on a lightning rout of his forces in north-eastern Ukraine.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day, Kyiv officials say
Zelenskiy said rockets hit a train in the small town of Chaplyne, some 145 km west of Russian-occupied Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Dozens feared trapped after Russian strike on Ukraine apartment building
Rescuers picked through the rubble of an apartment building in eastern Ukraine searching for two dozen people, including a child.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Russian forces cut off last routes out of eastern Ukraine city
The last bridge to the city was destroyed, trapping any remaining civilians and making it impossible to deliver humanitarian supplies.
Tue Jun 14 2022
U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kiev metro
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, pressing towards Kiev before withdrawing its forces from near the capital at the end of March to concentrate its firepower on eastern Ukraine.
Mon May 09 2022
Airlines should stop flying over all of Ukraine's airspace - Conflict zone monitor
The US, Italy, Canada, France and Britain have advised their airlines to avoid certain airspace above eastern Ukraine and Crimea.
Thu Feb 24 2022
US slams Russian 'peacekeepers' in Ukraine as 'nonsense'
Putin also on Monday ordered the deployment of Russian forces to the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine "keep the peace".
Tue Feb 22 2022
Ukraine wants peace but won't give up its land to Russia, president says
Zelenskiy spoke after Russia's decision to formally recognise two Moscow-backed regions of eastern Ukraine as independent.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine declare full military mobilisation
Less than 7,000 people had been evacuated from Donetsk as of Saturday morning, the local emergencies ministry said.
Sat Feb 19 2022
We need direct talks with Russia to end war in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Zelenskiy's administration says it has tried to arrange in-person talks between the president and Russian leader Vladimir Putin but that its requests were ignored.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Angry families of MH17 victims accuse Russia of lying
International investigators concluded that the plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine with a missile fired by pro-Russian rebels.
Tue Sep 07 2021
MH17: Malaysia remains committed to seeking justice for victims
The Boeing 777 plane was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014 when it was shot down as it flew over a part of eastern Ukraine. All 298 people aboard died.
Sat Jul 17 2021