Ukraine truce under pressure as Europe raises Russia fears
A three-day-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine was under pressure after three government soldiers were killed.
EU tells Russia to keep Balkans out of Ukraine crisis
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini called on Russia not to involve the Balkans in tensions between Brussels and Moscow over the Ukrainian crisis.
Hollande vows to seek 'de-escalation' in Ukraine
French President Francois Hollande vowed to work towards a "de-escalation" in the Ukraine crisis as he began a two-day trip to Kazakhstan.
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels announce December 9 truce
Ukraine and the pro-Russian rebels said they had agreed to halt fire on December 9 under the terms of a truce aimed at ending one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts in decades.
Obama pessimistic over chances of Putin shift on Ukraine
President Barack Obama said Russian counterpart is unlikely to shift his stance on Ukraine until the full force of economic sanctions levelled against Moscow hits home.
Kerry arrives in Basel for OSCE talks on Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Basel evening for a meeting of top diplomats from some 50 OSCE countries which will focus on the spiralling Ukraine crisis.
NATO ministers boost support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers approved fresh support for Ukraine and condemned Russia for backing pro-Moscow rebels.
Ukraine says ceasefire reached around Donetsk airport
Ukraine's military said that its forces and Russian generals had agreed a temporary ceasefire around the airport in rebel-held Donetsk.
MH17 remains arrive in Netherlands from Ukraine
Six more coffins carrying body parts of victims from downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 arrived in the Netherlands from Ukraine.
NATO warns over Russian military build-up in Crimea
NATO's top military commander said he was "very concerned" that Russia's military build-up in the annexed Crimean region could be used as a launchpad for attacks.
Canada to dress Ukrainian soldiers for winter warfare
Canada's Defense Minister Rob Nicholson announced the sending of winter coats, boots and gloves to dress 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
Kazakhstan's information security is feeble: expert
Kazakh political analyst Dosym Satpayev called information security of Kazakhstan weak and stressed that this could lead to a strongly divided society as was exemplified by the situation in Ukraine.
Kazakhstan's Shymbulak named most expensive skiing resort
Shymbulak Skiing Resort situated near Kazakhstan's Almaty has been named one of the most expensive skiing resorts among Post-Soviet countries.
Ukraine coalition agrees to make NATO membership a priority
Ukraine's pro-Western political parties agreed to make joining NATO a priority in a coalition deal that will give them a parliamentary majority.
Biden arrives in Kiev for Ukraine talks
US Vice-President Joe Biden landed in Ukraine, US diplomats in Kiev said, ahead of talks over possible increased assistance amid conflict in the east.
Joe Biden leaves on Ukraine, Turkey, Morocco tour
US Vice President Joe Biden departed on a five-day tour of Ukraine, Turkey and Morocco, with the ongoing struggle between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels.
German FM sees 'no grounds for optimism' in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was not optimistic about an end to the crisis in Ukraine.
Energy Ministry official on Ukraine’s readiness to purchase gas from Kazakhstan
According to him, Kazakhstan’s gas can only be supplied to third countries across Russia; and within the agreements currently in place, access to Russia’s gas transportation system can only be provided to meet energy needs of the Eurasian Economic Union member states.
Ukraine 'ready for total war' says Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko claimed his country was "prepared for total war" as fighting continued around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk.
Russia on the spot as fears mount over east Ukraine conflict
Russia hit back against Western claims that it was sending fresh military hardware into eastern Ukraine which could fuel a return to all-out conflict.