Ukraine Says Russian Building its Troops Along its Border
Ukraine accused Russia of building up its troops along its border and said Russian Army officers joined separatists fighting against government troops.
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Three Bridges Destroyed Leading to Separatist Stronghold City of Donetsk
Three bridges were destroyed on roads leading to the pro-Russian separatist controlled city of Donetsk on Monday.
Ukrainian Troops Recapture Slovyansk as Pro-Russian Separatists Retreat
After several days of intense battles, Ukrainian troops finally raised its country’s flag over the eastern city of Slovyansk — a key pro-Russian separatist stronghold, marking the end of the separatist’s rule over the city.
Ukrainian Ends Cease-Fire, Launches Military Operation Against Separatists (Video)
Ukrainian forces launched new military operations against pro-Russian separatists, hours after the expiration of a unilateral cease-fire.
Former Soviet Bloc Nations Sign EU Agreements
Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova signed sweeping trade and political agreements with the European Union, risking a widening rift with Russia who strongly opposed any deal.
Separatists Break Ceasefire; Attack Ukrainian Forces at Airport
Hours before Ukraine signs a trade agreement with the European Union, Pro-Russian separatists defied a government ceasefire and attacked Ukrainian government forces at an airport in east Ukraine.
Ukraine Set to Sign EU Trade Agreement
An economic trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union that served as a catalyst for months of protests, the exile of former Ukrainian president, and the death of scores of Ukrainians, is set to be signed on Friday.
Pro-Russian Militias Seize Tank Base in Ukraine
Pro-Russian Militas took control of a tank base in Ukraine seizing 221 tanks, 288 armored vehicles, 12 self-propelled guns, 18 Grad volley fire systems, 183 infantry vehicles, and 12 mortars, Interfax reported.
U.S. Broadens Sanctions on Russia; Putin Places 65,000 Troops on Alert
Over 65,000 Russian troops were placed on combat alert and ordered to take part in readiness drills by Russian President Vladmir Putin. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Department levied sanctions against seven separatists with broader measures being readied against finance, defense, and technology industries, Bloomberg reported.
Unilateral Cease-Fire May Be Declared in Ukraine
Ukraine announced it may declare a “temporary, unilateral, cease-fire” in the eastern part of Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Gas Cut to Ukraine, as Russia Has 38,000 Troops on Border
Russia has amassed as many as 38,000 soldiers on its borders with Ukraine and continues to supply arms and personnel to rebel forces in the eastern part of the country, Ukraine’s National Security Council chief said.
Satellite Images show Russian Tanks in Ukraine, NATO says
NATO provided new satellite images that reveal Russian tanks are operating in the eastern part of Ukraine and raise significant questions concerning Russia’s role in ‘facilitating instability’ in the region.
Russia Threatens to halt Gas Supplies to Ukraine
After Ukraine failed to pay its debt to Gazprom, the company says any future Russian gas supplies must be paid up front.
Pro-Russian Rebels Shoot Down Ukrainian Military Plane, 49 Killed (Video)
A Ukrainian military plane was shot down overnight Friday, killing all 49 people on board, a spokesman said. It is likely one of the bloodiest single events in that nation’s current period of turmoil.
Ukraine minister: 3 tanks crossed border from Russia
Ukraine’s interior minister says that three tanks have crossed into Ukrainian territory from Russia and were attacked by his country’s forces.
Ukraine Battles Separatists to Control Border with Russia
Ukrainian border guards stand grim-faced and nervous at the remote Marynivka checkpoint on the frontier with Russia, fearing an attack by pro-Moscow separatists at any time.
Poroshenko sworn in as Ukraine’s president
Ukraine’s new president on Saturday called for pro-Russian rebels in the country’s east to lay down their arms and welcomed dialogue with the insurgents, but said he wouldn’t negotiate with those he called “gangsters and killers” and struck a defiant tone on the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
G7 willing to step up sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The world’s leading industrialized nations threatened on Wednesday to impose harder-hitting sanctions on Russia if it does not help restore stability to eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian militias continue to operate at will.
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan Establish New Alliance
The leaders of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on Thursday created an economic union that intends to boost cooperation between the ex-Soviet neighbors, a pact which was at the source of the crisis in Ukraine.
World Bank sounds alarm on rising global food prices
World food prices rose in the first quarter of the year for the first time since their all-time high in August 2012, driven by rising demand in China, drought in the United States and unrest in Ukraine.