NATO allies come to grips with Russia's 'hybrid warfare'
NATO allies are scrambling to protect vulnerable Baltic partners from the threat of hybrid warfare, a Russian tactic that officials and experts say is based on deception rather than formal declaration of war.
No compromise with Russia over Ukraine sanctions: EU chief
The European Union must not compromise with Russia over sanctions in response to the Ukraine crisis, the bloc's chief Donald Tusk said in an interview.
Ukraine leaders says truce deal 'not working'
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko slammed a month-old peace deal with pro-Russian rebels as "not working".
West boosts Ukraine aid as Russia bridles at sanctions
The IMF handed Ukraine a $17.5 billion lifeline as the United States agreed to send military aid to bolster its forces against pro-Russian rebelsю
Nazarbayev, Putin and Lukashenko to meet in Astana
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashanko, President of Belarus, in Astana.
French Cassation Court approves Ablyazov's extradition
The Court of Cassation of France has rejected Mukhtar Ablyazov's appeal against his extradition, bringing the extradition of the fugitive banker to Russia or Ukraine closer to reality.
Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov for talks on Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva for talks on the Ukraine crisis .
Detained Ukrainian lawmaker released from custody in Moscow
A Ukrainian lawmaker said he was detained by Russian police ahead of a Moscow march to honour opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
Nazarbayev and Putin discuss Ukraine
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the crisis in Ukraine in a phone call.
Ukraine at a 'crossroads', still faces threat of war: OSCE
The OSCE's envoy to Ukraine warned that while there were encouraging signs of a ceasefire taking hold in eastern Ukraine.
UN to discuss Ukraine on anniversary of annexation
The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session to discuss the fragile ceasefire in Ukraine.
West's shows 'unwillingness' in Ukraine truce: Lavrov
Russia called Western threats of fresh sanctions against Moscow evidence that Washington and Brussels are not interested in the success of a troubled truce in Ukraine.
Crimean Tatars living in fear in homeland ruled by Russia
The day after her husband was arrested, Elvira Ablyalimova woke up to find her home in Crimea surrounded by snipers while a squad of men combed through her belongings for 10 hours.
Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.
Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
West making little headway in Ukraine crisis: Lithuania FM
Despite pressure from sanctions and a high-level Franco-German mediation, the conflict in east Ukraine shows little sign of ending, Lithuania's foreign minister said.
West hikes warnings over Ukraine truce as new flashpoint ignites
The West sounded more forceful warnings over Ukraine's battered truce as fighting raged around the port city of Mariupol.
Sombre Ukrainians mark anniversary of protest killings
Thousands of Ukrainians gathered for an emotional ceremony on Kiev's Independence Square to mark one year since scores of demonstrators were gunned down.
Leaders renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations.
French court to decide on Ablyazov extradition on March 4
The French Court of Cassation will pronounce its rule on the fate of the fugitive Kazakh billionaire Mukhtar Ablyazov on March 4.