Ukraine

Ukraine government says five troopers killed in fighting in east

Jan 30, 2017 10:19

The Ukrainian government says five troopers were killed in new clashes with pro-Russia forces in the volatile regions of eastern Ukraine.
Clashes in east Ukraine kill 3 soldiers, 1 militant

Jan 29, 2017 12:01

Fresh clashes in eastern Ukraine have killed three government forces and one from the pro-Russia militants' camp in what has been described as the bloodiest escalation of conflict in weeks in the war-torn region.
OSCE 'not satisfied' with status quo in eastern Ukraine

Jan 04, 2017 15:10

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which is tasked with monitoring truce agreements in eastern Ukraine, says it is displeased with the status quo in the region despite the fact that the conflict has generally subsided.
Russia responds to Ukraine rejoicing deadly plane crash

Dec 26, 2016 02:15

The Russian Foreign Ministry has responded to Ukrainian politicians “rejoicing” over the deadly crash of a military aircraft over the Black Sea, noting that the country is being run by radicals.
OSCE monitor warns of unprecedented surge in Ukraine violence

Dec 22, 2016 17:00

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has issued a fresh warning that a surge in violence in Ukraine's east is pushing the conflict to levels not seen in months.
Foreign intervention fuels Mideast tensions: Boroujerdi

Dec 11, 2016 14:16

Chairman of the Parliament's Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi says military intervention by foreign powers in the internal affairs of the Middle Eastern countries has intensified regional tensions.
Kiev says 3 troops killed in eastern Ukraine clashes

Dec 11, 2016 14:10

Kiev says fresh clashes between its soldiers and pro-Russia fighters have left three Ukrainian soldiers dead and two wounded in Ukraine's east.
Ukraine launches missile tests near Crimea

Dec 01, 2016 06:14

Ukraine has declared the start of a two-day, major missile test near the Crimean Peninsula, stirring tensions with Russia, which regards the region as part of its territory.
No breakthrough reached at Minsk talks on Ukraine: Lavrov

Nov 30, 2016 11:02

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says no visible progress has been made in a recent quadrilateral meeting on the peace process in conflict-stricken eastern Ukraine.
Russia detains ex-naval officer suspected of spying for Ukraine

Nov 24, 2016 11:27

Russia’s security service has arrested a former naval officer in the Crimean peninsula for allegedly spying for Ukraine.