Ukraine 14/09/2016 Ukraine will observe Donbass ceasefire, says German FM Ukraine guarantees to observe a ceasefire in the country’s war-torn eastern region of Donbass for at least seven days, according to Germany’s foreign minister who made the announcement after a meeting
Germany 08/09/2016 Work 'urgently needed' to resolve Ukraine crisis - German FM The German foreign minister has voiced his dissatisfaction over the slow pace of progress in resolving the conflict in the war-torn east of Ukraine, saying that progress was urgently…
brussels bureau 09/12/2015 Italy declines to back extension of EU sanctions on Russia Italy has refused to back an expected six-month extension of EU economic sanctions against Russia. It comes as a surprise to officials in Brussels as
world news 07/12/2015 US urges Ukraine to cut 'cancer of corruption' America is urging Ukraine to cut what it describes as the “cancer of corruption.” During a visit to the country, US Vice President Joe Biden said the
brussels bureau 27/08/2015 Ukraine asks Europe for more help to support Minsk accords With no sign improvement of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko is continuing his diplomatic tour of Europe to call
perspectives 12/06/2015 Ukraine risks resurgence of fighting While fighting has started up again in eastern Ukraine, Sloviansk seems to have calmed down. Swiss RSI. In Donetsk, there has been new fighting in
Germany 08/06/2015 G7 leaders discuss Ukraine, climate change and the threat from radical extremism at Germany summit The first working day of the G7 summit in Germany has led to some financial pledges and firm commitments. Climate change and the threat posed by radical extremism were discussed by the leaders of the
Russia 08/06/2015 Russia says G7 "held hostage" by Ukrainian government Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine deliberately escalated fighting in the east of the country ahead of the G7 Summit taking place in
Ukraine 29/05/2015 Conflict not in our interests, says Ukraine rebel leader The head of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin has told euronews that his separatist movement remains committed to the Minsk peace agreement, despite ongoing ceasefire violations.
Ukraine 13/03/2015 Deadline looms for Kyiv's decision for special status regions in east Ukraine Separatists in the east of Ukraine are threatening to breach the ceasefire if Kyiv fails to adopt measures giving the break-away regions special status.
USA 17/02/2015 UN adopts Russian-drafted resolution on Ukraine crisis The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on all parties in eastern Ukraine to stop fighting and implement a European-brokered peace deal
Ukraine 16/02/2015 Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian
Ukraine 16/02/2015 Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels trade ceasefire violation claims Ukraine government forces remain dug-in, encircled by pro-Russian rebels, leaving a European brokered peace plan on the verge of collapse. Fighting
Ukraine 15/02/2015 Strategic Ukrainian towns fall silent at midnight Ahead of the ceasefire, at least two buildings in the town of Artemivsk were shelled resulting in fires that took hours to put out. Debaltseve, a strategic rail hub, has also seen fierce fighting in r
Ukraine 13/02/2015 Ukraine: President Petro Poroshenko questions if ceasefire will take effect Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko believes there are no guarantees the ceasefire deal agreed in the Belarus capital on Thursday will actually take
Ukraine 13/02/2015 Clashes in east of Ukraine as ceasefire deadline nears Mobilised and caught in the conflict in what is supposed to be the countdown to the guns falling silent in the east of Ukraine. Government forces in
Ukraine 12/02/2015 Minsk agreement is no cause for optimism on the streets of Kyiv There was little optimism in the Ukranian capital as people gave their reactions to the ceasefire agreed in Minsk.
Ukraine 12/02/2015 Breakthrough in Minsk as leaders agree to ceasefire deal on Ukraine A breakthrough in Minsk as Putin announces a ceasefire deal following marathon talks to end the fighting in east Ukraine. The Russian president said
Belarus 12/02/2015 Ukraine conflict: Leaders agree a joint declaration following peace talks in Minsk The leaders of France Germany Russia and Ukraine are to sign a joint declaration following marathon peace talks in Ukraine. The details of the
Belarus 11/02/2015 Putin to travel to Minsk talks raising hopes of a deal over Ukraine President Putin has confirmed he is travelling to Minsk for crucial peace talks with Ukrainian, French and German leaders. The presence of the
