Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in tanks, escalating crisis
By Natalia Zinets and Vladimir Soldatkin Ukraine’s military accused Russia on Friday of sending a column of 32 tanks and truckloads of troops into the...
President Petro Poroshenko
Ukraine peace plan in tatters, ‘frozen conflict’ takes shape
By Richard Balmforth and Thomas Grove Kiev said on Wednesday it would halt payment of state funds in areas controlled by pro-Moscow rebels, as both...
Ukraine leader wins pro-West mandate but wary of Russia
By Richard Balmforth and Timothy Heritage Pro-Western parties will dominate Ukraine’s parliament after an election handed President Petro Poroshenko a mandate to end a separatist...
Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday’s election
By Richard Balmforth Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote...
Ukraine acts to push through anti-corruption laws before election
By Richard Balmforth Ukraine’s pro-Western government pressed ahead to secure new laws to tackle top-level government corruption on Tuesday, hoping to ease public discontent before...
Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attack, straining ceasefire
By Natalia Zinets Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed when separatist shelling hit their armoured vehicle near Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine, a military spokesman said...
Ukraine president sets 2020 as EU target date
By Richard Balmforth and Natalia Zinets President Petro Poroshenko proclaimed reforms on Thursday spanning all aspects of life to make strife-torn Ukraine fit for European...
US steps up sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
By Arshad Mohammed and Bill Trott The United States hit Russia’s largest bank, a major arms maker and arctic, deepwater and shale exploration by its...
Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east
By Pavel Polityuk and Gareth Jones Ukraine’s president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for...
Ukraine premier stays on, envoys agree on crash site route
By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets Ukraine’s parliament rejected Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk’s resignation on Thursday and finally passed legislation he said was needed to...
