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Western powers, Russia trade blows over Ukraine in Munich

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EU delays sanctions amid push for Ukraine peace

European Union foreign ministers said on Monday that they will delay the implementation of sanctions against a new group of individuals and companies

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: Putin, Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande to meet in Minsk

Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France to meet in Minsk on Wednesday, February 11, to discuss an end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

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Intense shelling in eastern Ukraine drives civilians to seek refuge across Russian border

Despite intense shelling by pro-Russian rebels, Ukrainian forces remain in control of the strategic railway hub of Debaltseve. The town lies in a

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Ukraine forces primed for fresh assaults as separatists mass around Debaltseve and Mariupol

Russian separatists have intensified assaults on Ukraine government forces on all fronts and appear to be massing troops and hardware for fresh

Germany

Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference

The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic.

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

Ukraine

People of Donetsk doubt peace talks in Moscow will achieve anything

Donetsk is a city that is weary, tired of the conflict and losing hope for the future. People in the rebel held stronghold in the east of Ukraine

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Rouble trouble: Finns sharing the pain of Russia's currency crisis

The collapse of the rouble, caused in part by EU sanctions against Russia over its alleged support for Ukrainian rebels, has had an impact on parts

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Civilians flee eastern Ukraine town as fighting intensifies

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Next stop, Moscow: Merkel and Hollande to present peace plan for Ukraine in Russia

Moscow bound: After Kyiv, the French and German heads of state will head to Russia to present their peace plan for eastern Ukraine to President Vladimir Putin.

Russia

Russian woman, 81, dies after being arrested for stealing butter

Media reports say the pensioner was accused of taking three packets of butter without paying

Ukraine

Casualties rise in Ukraine as Hollande and Merkel launch new peace proposal

Locals inspected the damage after shells hit a residential area in the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. As the fighting continues, so

Ukraine

Ukrainian army officer held in Moscow vows to continue hunger strike

A Ukrainian army officer being held in prison in Moscow is vowing to continue a hunger strike in protest at her detention

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Yalta Conference began this day 70 years ago

The Yalta Conference, a key meeting that took place before the end of the Second World War, began 70 years ago to this day. At the meeting

Ukraine

Deadly rocket attack on hospital in rebel-held Donetsk in Ukraine

At least five people are reported dead after the shelling of a hospital in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine

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Meet Putin's favourite DJ

Meet Vladimir Putin’s favourite DJ. Alex Mamonov, a.k.a. DJ Fenix, is the hottest electronic dance music DJ in Russia today. More than a decade

Ukraine

Debaltseve residents caught in the crossfire as Ukrainian crisis worsens

Civilians in the Ukrainian city of Debaltseve are struggling to survive, caught in the centre of the crossfire between government forces and

Ukraine

In Eastern Ukraine killing of civilians worse

War in the east of Ukraine jumped to a deadlier level with the shelling of Mariupol on Saturday 24 January. Rockets hit a market, schools, homes and

Ukraine

Hundreds of civilians caught up in fighting in Ukraine being evacuated

Rebels and government troops in Ukraine are attempting to help civilians flee fighting