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.
Ukraine truce takes hold as West lines up Russia sanctions
Ukraine and pro-Kremlin insurgents appeared to be observing a truce that could stem five months of bloodshed.
Kiev, rebels agree to pull back troops, swap prisoners
Kiev and pro-Russian rebels reached an agreement to pull back troops, swap hostages and send humanitarian aid to war-ravaged eastern Ukraine.
EU pressed to up aid to farmers hit by Russia sanctions
The European Parliament ratcheted up the pressure on the European Union to increase support for farmers hit by a Russian ban on food.
Poroshenko says Ukraine ceasefire plan to be signed Friday
Ukraine said it was poised to strike a Kremlin-backed ceasefire deal with rebel leaders after five months of conflict.
NATO summit opens as US, Britain rally allies
A NATO summit billed as the most important since the Cold War got underway with calls to stand up to Russia over Ukraine.
Paris suspends delivery of warship to Russia over Ukraine
France suspended the delivery of the first of two Mistral-class warships to Russia "until November" after fierce criticism.
‘Putin Plan’ for settling conflict in Ukraine
In order to stop the bloodshed and stabilise the situation in southeast Ukraine, I believe that the parties to the conflict should immediately agree on and coordinate the following steps: Vladimir Putin.
Putin unveils Ukraine peace plan ahead of NATO summit
Vladimir Putin unveiled a peace plan for Ukraine that could be agreed by the weekend to end a devastating conflict.
Russian photojournalist missing in Ukraine is dead: agency
Russian photographer Andrei Stenin, missing since early August, has been found dead in Ukraine, the RIA-Novosti press agency he worked for announced.
Europe farmers 'not to get full Russian sanction compensation'
Germany's agriculture minister warned that European farmers hit by a Russian import ban would not receive full compensation.
IMF warns Ukraine may need extra $19 bn in help
The International Monetary Fund warned that economically-devastated Ukraine may need an extra $19 billion (14.5 billion euros) in assistance