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.
Obama presses Putin to strike Ukraine peace deal
US President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.
Kazakh Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev takes part in Munich Security Conference
Kazakhstan Senate Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the Munich Security Conference.
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.
EU suspends new sanctions pending Ukraine summit
EU foreign ministers postponed new sanctions against Russia for a week to boost the chances of success at a four-way Ukraine peace summit.
No decision yet on Ukraine arms aid: Obama
US President Barack Obama said no decision had been made on whether to send weapons to Ukraine to help Kiev battle pro-Russian separatists.
Obama hosts Merkel amid deepening Ukraine crisis
US President Barack Obama hosts Angela Merkel at the White House, as worsening violence in Ukraine confronts them.
Putin says Ukrainians have to agree among selves to end crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the conflict in Ukraine will continue if rival groups there do not agree among themselves.
Putin, Merkel and Hollande begin Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin
German Chancellor, French President and their Russian host Vladimir Putin talks seen as a desperate bid to avoid an escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine.
Democrats, Republicans urge Obama to arm Ukraine
US senators from both parties renewed calls Thursday for President Barack Obama to boost military aid to Ukraine.
NATO agrees to boost defences in eastern Europe
NATO defence ministers agreed to immediately set up six bases in eastern Europe and establish a spearhead force of 5,000 troops in response to Russian aggression.
French court postpones Ablyazov's extradition trial
The Court of Cassation of France has postponed the trial on the extradition of former BTA Bank head Mukhtar Ablyazov.