NATO says Russian troops in Ukraine amid fears of all-out war
NATO accused Russia of sending tanks, troops to east Ukraine, raising fears of renewed all-out fighting and calling into question the Minsk peace deal.
Finland Prime Minister warns of new 'Cold War'
Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb warned that the conflict in the Ukraine was bringing the world to the "brink of a Cold War".
Putin accuses Kiev forces of stalling MH17 probe
Vladimir Putin said that the investigation of the MH17 crash site is stalling due to Kiev's constant shelling of the rebel-controlled area in eastern Ukraine.
Fears grow of return to all-out fighting in Ukraine
New unidentified armoured columns rumbled toward the pro-Moscow rebel stronghold in eastern Ukraine.
Netherlands marks MH17 victims with memorial ceremony
The Netherlands was to hold a national memorial ceremony for the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot out of the sky.
US 'very concerned' at eastern Ukraine military buildup
The White House expressed grave concern at reports of Russian military reinforcements in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine shuts down consulate in Kazakhstan
Ukraine has shut down nine of its consulates throughout the world, including the one in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
US not confirming Russian incursion in Ukraine
The United States said it could not confirm reports of a new Russian military incursion in eastern Ukraine despite charges to that effect by the Kiev government.
Gorbachev in Berlin warns of new East-West tensions
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned in Germany of new East-West tensions sparked by the Ukraine crisis.
Nazarbayev addresses Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the participants of the 37th meeting of the Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services.
US warns Ukraine rebels against new offensive
The United States warned pro-Russia separatists and Moscow against seeking to grab more territory in Ukraine.
Poroshenko says Kiev rethinking peace deal 'flouted by rebels'
Ukraine is rethinking its truce with rebels holding parts of the east of the country because separatist elections "violated" the agreement.
Kiev claims 'intensive' movements of troops crossing from Russia
The Ukrainian military reported "intensive" movement of troops and equipment from Russia into the separatist controlled parts of eastern Ukraine.
Russia backs Ukraine rebel vote despite West criticism
Russia endorsed a crushing victory for Ukraine's pro-Moscow rebel leadership after controversial polls that the EU slammed as a "new obstacle" for peace.
Ukraine wants to buy gas from Kazakhstan
Ukrain is ready to buy gas from Kazakhstan without Russia as an intermediary.
Kazakhstan welcomes elections in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has declared that Kazakhstan respects the choice of the people of Ukraine.
EU, Russia, Ukraine seal breakthrough gas accord
Russia agreed to resume gas deliveries to war-torn Ukraine through the winter in an EU-brokered, multi-billion dollar deal signed by the three parties in Brussels.
Russia angers West by backing rebel polls as EU uphold sanctions
Russia announced it will recognise separatist polls in Ukraine next weekend, sparking an angry reaction from Washington and Kiev's newly elected pro-Western leaders.
Russia to recognise Ukraine rebel votes: Lavrov
Russia plans to recognise elections being organised next weekend by rebels in east Ukraine in defiance of the government in Kiev.
Pro-West, nationalist parties win Ukraine vote: exit polls
Pro-Western and nationalist parties scored a crushing victory in Ukraine's snap parliamentary polls, which were boycotted by pro-Russian rebels.