Kerry calls on Russian FM to stop Ukraine attacks
US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Russian counterpart to urge him to stop separatist attacks on a strategic Ukrainian town and respect a fragile ceasefire.
Nazarbayev meets Russia's Security Council Secretary Patrushev
President of Kazakhstan has met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolay Patrushev.
Fans protest as 'Russian Sinatra' hit by EU sanctions
Russian MPs spoke out and fans launched a Twitter campaign after the European Union slapped sanctions on a popular singer often compared to Frank Sinatra.
US urges Russia, rebels to 'immediately' halt Ukraine attacks
The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to "immediately" halt attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Minsk agreement might fail again: Kazakhstan's Idrissov
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerlan Idrissov has expressed concerns over the implementation of the agreement signed in Minsk.
Nazarbayev and Poroshenko discuss Minsk meeting
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a phone call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Nazarbayev and Putin discuss Minsk meeting
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the outcomes of the Norman meeting of leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine.
Nazarbayev discusses Norman meeting in Minsk with Angela Merkel
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the outcomes of Norman Talks in Minsk, Belarus.
Separatists doubt Kiev will control 'their' Russian border
The separatist guard at a crossing point between Ukraine and Russia poured scorn on Kiev regaining control despite a new peace deal.
UN Security Council to meet Sunday on Ukraine ceasefire
The UN Security Council is expected to meet on Sunday for an emergency session to shore up the Minsk ceasefire deal for east Ukraine.
G7 calls for Ukraine deal to be implemented 'without delay'
The G7 voiced concern about bloody violence and the build-up of weapons in eastern Ukraine, days before a negotiated ceasefire was due to come into effect.
Kazakhstan issues statement on Normand Talks in Minsk: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement following the results of the Normand Talks in Minsk, Belarus.
Ukraine agreement a copy-paste of September Minsk talks: Karin
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin speaks about the deal reached at the Ukraine crisis talks in Minsk.
Lukashenko informs Nazarbayev on outcomes of Normand Four talk in Minsk
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have discussed the Normand Talk between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Minsk on the phone.
World Bank to provide up to $2 bn in aid to Ukraine
The World Bank said it is prepared to provide up to $2 billion in financial assistance to conflict-torn Ukraine this year.
UN chief urges action on Ukraine peace roadmap
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Russia and Ukraine to follow through on a ceasefire and other commitments to end the 10-month war in east Ukraine.
Ukraine peace summit starts in Minsk: official
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France on Wednesday gathered for the start of a peace summit in Minsk aimed at ending 10 months of bloodshed in Ukraine.
Stumbling blocks in Ukraine peace plan
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are expected to meet for a summit on a peace plan to end escalating bloodshed in east Ukraine.
Ukraine conflict main players hold talks ahead of peace summit
Ukrainian and Russian representatives as well as European mediators and pro-Moscow separatists held talks in Minsk.