Ukraine

Russia warns West, Europe over Azov Sea issue

Nov 24, 2018 09:48

Russia has warned the West against escalating tensions in the Sea of Azov that borders Russia and Ukraine through imposing new sanctions on Moscow.
UK warns Russia about military operations at Azov Sea

Nov 20, 2018 10:38

The UK has warned Russia against using its growing military presence in the Sea of Azov to “destabilize” regional economy, amid allegations that Ukrainian ships are being denied access to the waters.
Ethnic Russians holding elections in eastern Ukraine

Nov 11, 2018 10:20

Ethnic Russians in eastern Ukraine are holding elections to choose parliament members and a new leader, amid fresh clashes that have reportedly left two Ukrainian soldiers dead.
Germany's Merkel to press for extension of anti-Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Nov 02, 2018 10:38

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced Berlin’s plans to press for an extension of anti-Russia sanctions by Western nations next month, claiming that Moscow has not implemented the 2015 Minsk truce deal with Ukraine.
Russia slaps counter-sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, businesses

Nov 01, 2018 10:48

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree allowing sweeping financial sanctions against hundreds of Ukrainian politicians and authorities as well as dozens of businesses owned by Ukraine in response to the country’s “unfriendly actions” targeting “citizens and legal entities of Russia."
Thousands in Kiev hold protest rally to demand higher wages

Oct 18, 2018 05:55

Thousands of working people from across Ukraine on Wednesday held a protest rally in Kiev to demand better living standards, higher wages and welfare benefits.
Ukraine evacuating 10,000 after ammo depot blasts

Oct 09, 2018 08:24

Multiple blasts and an ensuing fire at an ammunition depot in northern Ukraine has prompted the compulsory evacuation of nearly 10,000 people in the area.
Mine kills 3 children in east Ukraine

Sep 30, 2018 14:25

Three children were killed and another injured Sunday by a landmine blast in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, which remains littered with explosives left behind during a four-year war.
Russia's fresh 'proof' shows Kiev missile downed MH17 flight

Sep 18, 2018 07:41

Russia's Defense Ministry has released fresh information showing that the missile which shot down a Malaysia Airlines flight over the conflict-ridden eastern Ukraine in 2014 was fired by Kiev forces, refuting evidence by an investigation group that pointed the finger of blame at the Kremlin.
Ukrainians protest outside parliament, demand electoral reforms

Sep 06, 2018 09:15

Hundreds of people have rallied in front of the Ukraine parliament building in the capital Kiev as part of the “All-Ukrainian” action demanding introduction of an electoral reform in the country.