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Ukraine truce close to collapse as clashes continue near Debaltseve

Pro-Russian rebels bombarded government troops they they say are encircled in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday and a plan for both sides to pull back their

Belarus

Putin backs troop and heavy weapons withdrawal as part of Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the world’s media to present his take on the deal thrashed out in Minsk to bring about a ceasefire in

Ukraine

Rebels push on with their assault on Ukrainian government positions ahead of peace talks

More than 10 civilians and soldiers have been killed in rocket fire deep inside Ukrainian government-held territory on the eve of peace talks. The

Europe News

Less talk and more action, Ukraine envoy tells EU

Ukraine’s ambassador to the EU Kostiantyn Yelisieiev on Tuesday condemned fresh attacks in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine which Kiev blames on

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Ukraine

NATO sets up battle supply points in Baltics and eastern Europe

With fear growing in the Baltic states over what could happen if Russia had aggressive intentions towards them, NATO has announced new supportive

USA

'American Sniper' murder trial due to open in Texas

The trial of a man charged with the murder of Chris Kyle writer of the bestselling autobiography ‘American Sniper’, and his friend Chad Littlefield

Europe News

Poland cool on Ukraine military aid

The EU should hold back from sending military lethal aid to Ukraine, Polish Europe Minister Rafal Trzaskowski told euronews on Wednesday, amid calls

Spain

Greek crew of crashed F-16 jet had attempted to eject

Investigators say the crash of a military jet in Spain that killed 11 people was due to a technical problem during takeoff. They say the crew of the

Lebanon

France calls for UN Security Council meeting over Israel-Lebanon border violence

France has called an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following the outbreak of violence along southern border of Lebanon with Israel. It

Lebanon

Israel border clashes heighten tension with its enemies

Israel struck at Syrian army artillery positions on Wednesday near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The military said it was in retaliation for at

Ukraine

Memories of rebel control in Kramatorsk

Kramatorsk lies 70 miles from the front line of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. It was taken by pro-Russian forces in April last year, before being

Ukraine

Ukraine: Separatist rebels in no mood to talk of truce after reigniting war

Last week’s rebel advance has dashed a five-month truce and reignited the war in Ukraine which has killed more than 5,000 people. In Lysychansk, near

Spain

Spain: NATO plane crash kills 11, injures 21

A French serviceman severely injured in a plane crash at a Spanish military base has died in hospital bringing the death toll from the accident to 11

Spain

Ten killed in Greek fighter plane crash in Spain

Ukraine

Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh troop incursion as fierce fighting rages over Donetsk airport

Ukraine says some 700 Russian troops have crossed the border into its territory as fierce fighting continues for control of Donetsk airport. There

Iraq

As Iraq marks Army Day ISIL suicide bombers kill 23 soldiers in Anbar attack

As Iraq celebrates Army Day the force’s future hangs in the balance as the country faces the threat from ISIL and other security services, such as

Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani completes security transition to Afghan forces

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has marked the country’s transition to full sovereignty on Thursday after the formal end of the 13-year

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Ukrainian army delivers food supplies to Donetsk 'Cyborgs'

Russia

Russia's new military doctrine names NATO build-up as main threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a revised military doctrine that names NATO’s military build-up near Russia’s border as its main

Ukraine

Children's tribute to Ukraine's 'cyborg' soldiers

Ukrainian soldiers receive thanks and gifts from staff and children at a Kindergarten in Kiev. Their bravery defending Donetsk airport from Russian separatists has led some to refer to them as 'cyborg