European leaders reach Ukraine cease-fire deal with Putin
Russia has been accused by the West of sending troops and arms to bolster the pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine, which Putin has denied.
Fri Feb 13 2015
Ukraine 'preparing for combat' in face of Russian build-up
Ukraine's defence minister said Wednesday that Kiev was preparing itself for fresh combat operations in the face of alleged "increased activity" by Russia and pro-Moscow rebels in the war-torn east.
Wed Nov 12 2014
Ceasefire hopes rise between Ukraine, pro-Moscow rebels
Ukraine on Thursday raise hopes of a ceasefire with pro-Moscow rebels during a NATO summit.
Thu Sep 04 2014
Obama decries 'thugs' in Ukraine, Russian 'provocation'
US President Barack Obama told Russia Sunday it should cooperate with international observers in Ukraine, not stand by while they were detained by pro-Moscow "thugs."
Sun Apr 27 2014
Putin warns of Ukraine civil war after Kiev sends in troops
Russian president Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine is on the verge of verge of civil water after Kiev sent in troops against pro-Moscow separatists.
Wed Apr 16 2014
Crimea asks to join Russia, plans referendum
Pro-Moscow authorities in Crimea on Thursday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to examine a request for their region to join the Russian Federation
Thu Mar 06 2014
UN envoy urges deescalation in Ukraine
Eliasson said it was "in everybody's interest" to find a settlement in Crimea, where pro-Moscow forces are in de facto control.
Thu Mar 06 2014
Yanukovych emerges as Ukraine leaders warn Russia over Crimea
Ukraine's ousted pro-Moscow president emerged defiant Thursday from five days in hiding as the country's new leaders issued a blunt warning to Russia against any aggression on the Crimean peninsula.
Fri Feb 28 2014