Canada slaps fresh sanctions on Russia
Canada announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, targeting four senior Russian army generals, a bank and five arms manufacturers, over Moscow's support for rebels in Ukraine.
Russia to deploy reinforcements to Crimea area: minister
Russia is to reinforce its troop deployments in annexed Crimea because of the worsening crisis in Ukraine and the buildup of foreign forces nearby..
European Commissioner suggests cooperation with Customs Union
EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy suggested in Ukraine expanding cooperation with the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
OSCE observers come under fire in Ukraine
International observers with the pan-European security body the OSCE came under fire after visiting the site of the Malaysia Airlines plane crash.
US rejects Crimea regional election
The United States rejected as illegitimate the first local elections in Crimea since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine in March.
Ukraine hosts US-led military drills as truce teeters
US-led military exercises began in Ukraine as fighting rumbled on in the restive east between government forces and pro-Russian rebels.
Ukraine truce under threat as heavy fighting erupts
Heavy fighting erupted around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, piling further pressure on a precarious nine-day-old truce.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine
Apart from Ukraine, the sides discussed the current issues of bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as Eurasian integration and further development of the Customs Union.
Battles leave Lugansk airport, busy tourist hub, in ruins
After almost two months of deadly combat between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian guerrillas, the Soviet-era airport has been literally wiped off the map.
In east Ukraine, suspicions of truce run deep
A week after the ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russian rebels came into effect, soldier's body has only now been freed from the power lines.
New EU sanctions against Russia take effect
New European Union sanctions targeting Russia came into force.
Obama unveils new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
President Barack Obama said that the United States would intensify sanctions in the defense, finance and energy sectors to punish Russia.
Tensions spiral over Russian gas amid Ukraine crisis
Poland accused Russia's Gazprom of slashing gas deliveries by half, which analysts said was likely aimed at sending a message to the EU.
Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD
Lithuania and fellow Baltic states Estonia and Latvia are the countries most vulnerable to a Russian block on EU food exports.
If Scotland independence recognised, Crimea wants the same
Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.
Life in shadow of bombs for Mariupol children
"I'm not afraid," shouted six-year-old Sasha as he leapt across the roofs of makeshift garages not far from the tanks set up to defend the Ukrainian port city.
Salenko and Muntagirov to perform in Swan Lake in Almaty
Principle dancers of European theatres will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s legendary Swan Lake in the Abay State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Almaty.
Russia could restrict airspace in sanctions battle: PM
Russia will retaliate against a new round of Western sanctions over Ukraine and may block flights through its airspace.
Humiliated pro-Ukraine woman still bears scars of abuse
Irina Dovgan stood on a street of the rebel-held city of Donetsk as passers-by punched, kickedand spat, sometimes crushing tomatoes in her face.
US Congressmen praise Nazarbayev's contribution to solving Ukrainian Crisis and rehab of Afghanistan
US congressmen have highly valued President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s efforts towards stabilization of the situation in Ukraine and Afghanistan.