Ukraine

Kyiv pessimistic over peace talks

Though peace plans are in the pipeline, there is little hope on the streets of Kyiv for a quick resolution to the conflict in the east of Ukraine

9 February 2015

Ukraine

Video: massive factory blast caused by Ukrainian missile, say rebels

Ukrainian rebels in Donetsk claim an overnight explosion at an arms factory was probably caused by a government missile. The rebel stronghold lies in

9 February 2015

Jordan

Jordan intensifies air strikes on key ISIL bases

The UAE reportedly sends a squadron of fighter jets to assist Jordan as it intensifies air strikes on ISIL strongholds in Iraq and Syria.

9 February 2015

Germany

Munich Security Conference: Is the Russian President trying to divide the West?

Wolfgang Ischinger the Chairman of the Munich Security Conference believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to divide the West. He shared

7 February 2015

Ukraine

Internally displaced Ukrainians seek sanctuary in Kyiv

As the conflict in Eastern Ukraine intensifies people continue to flee the fighting. For those arriving in Kyiv a number of temporary evacuation

7 February 2015

Ukraine

NATO sets up battle supply points in Baltics and eastern Europe

With fear growing in the Baltic states over what could happen if Russia had aggressive intentions towards them, NATO has announced new supportive

6 February 2015

Ukraine

Debaltsevo residents in eastern Ukraine flee fighting through humanitarian corridor

Dozens of buses with local residents on board have left the conflict zone in Debaltsevo in eastern Ukraine. They have been guaranteed a safe passage

6 February 2015

Ukraine

People of Donetsk doubt peace talks in Moscow will achieve anything

Donetsk is a city that is weary, tired of the conflict and losing hope for the future. People in the rebel held stronghold in the east of Ukraine

6 February 2015

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Civilians flee eastern Ukraine town as fighting intensifies

6 February 2015

Ukraine

Next stop, Moscow: Merkel and Hollande to present peace plan for Ukraine in Russia

Moscow bound: After Kyiv, the French and German heads of state will head to Russia to present their peace plan for eastern Ukraine to President Vladimir Putin.

6 February 2015

Ukraine

John Kerry in Kyiv: 'Russian aggression greatest threat to Ukraine'

The US Secretary of State has said Russian aggression is the greatest threat to Ukraine, and that Washington, while seeking a diplomatic solution, would not "close our eyes" to Russian tanks and fight

5 February 2015

Ukraine

Casualties rise in Ukraine as Hollande and Merkel launch new peace proposal

Locals inspected the damage after shells hit a residential area in the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. As the fighting continues, so

5 February 2015

Ukraine

Kerry in Kyiv to discuss possible 'lethal aid' to Ukraine

As the humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine deepens, US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian president. The question

5 February 2015

Ukraine

Deadly rocket attack on hospital in rebel-held Donetsk in Ukraine

At least five people are reported dead after the shelling of a hospital in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine

4 February 2015

Ukraine

Debaltseve residents caught in the crossfire as Ukrainian crisis worsens

Civilians in the Ukrainian city of Debaltseve are struggling to survive, caught in the centre of the crossfire between government forces and

4 February 2015

Ukraine

In Eastern Ukraine killing of civilians worse

War in the east of Ukraine jumped to a deadlier level with the shelling of Mariupol on Saturday 24 January. Rockets hit a market, schools, homes and

3 February 2015

Ukraine

Hundreds of civilians caught up in fighting in Ukraine being evacuated

Rebels and government troops in Ukraine are attempting to help civilians flee fighting

3 February 2015

Europe

Latvian exports hit by Russian embargo

3 February 2015

Ukraine

Death toll rises amid renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say at least 16 civilians have been killed in the past 24 hours in renewed fighting in the east of the country

3 February 2015

Ukraine

US "considers all options" as frustration grows over continuing Ukraine conflict

Washington is considering whether to send arms to help the Ukraine government against pro-Russian rebels. The re-think follows recent gains by the

3 February 2015