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Ukraine

Will the 'Steinmeier Formula' lead to peace in eastern Ukraine?

A peace plan of sorts, proposed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier back in 2016, what does it consist of and where do Russia and Ukraine stand on its implementation?

19/09/2019

Ukraine

Ivan the Terrible painting believed stolen during WWII found in US

"Secret Departure of Ivan the Terrible Before the Oprichnina" by Mikhail N. Panin and depicting the famous 16th-century Russian czar went missing from the Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum in Ukraine during World War II.

10/09/2019

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Russia and Ukraine carried out a long-awaited prisoner swap

The swap could set the stage for serious talks, even though major differences remain between the two countries

07/09/2019

Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: How the world reacted

The Netherlands "deeply regrets" that Volodymyr Tsemakh, a suspect in the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, was released as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, the Dutch government said on Saturday.

07/09/2019

Ukraine

Emotional scenes as Ukraine president welcomes home freed prisoners

A prisoner swap that included Ukrainian sailors and high-profile prisoners is reportedly underway with Russia.

07/09/2019

Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap 'close' after release of MH17 suspect

Dutch prosecutors investigating the downing of Flight MH17 over territory in eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russian separatists in 2014 have urged Kyiv not to allow Tsemakh to travel to Russia.

29/08/2019

Latvia

Euroviews. Arms Trade Treaty offers hope as multi-lateral relations falter ǀ View

104 countries have now ratified the ATT, and they will meet this week in Geneva [...]. This annual meeting is the main mechanism for the implementation of the treaty, and sees states report on the progress of effective implementation, transparency and universalisation of the treaty.

27/08/2019

Ukraine

Thousands attend unofficial Independence Day march in Ukraine

20,000 cheered as soldiers marched despite the decision of the new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to cancel the military parade.

24/08/2019

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Yellow and blue abound as Ukraine celebrates its independence

Events have been taking place in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.

24/08/2019

Ukraine

Death toll rises to nine after blaze at Ukraine hotel

Nine people were killed in a fire that broke out in a hotel in Ukraine, the state emergency services authority said.

17/08/2019

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Ukraine's gorgeous goats compete for beauty crown

A Ukrainian town is so in love with its goats it holds an annual beauty contest for them. It's a must-see sight, goats in bright dresses, embroidered shirts, skirts and floral crowns. One is even dressed up as a bride. It's an event not to be missed.

13/08/2019

Russia

What protests? Putin rides with Night Wolves bikers in Crimea

As massive anti-government protests took place in Moscow, Vladimir Putin rode a motorcycle with the Night Wolves bikers in annexed Crimea.

10/08/2019

Ukraine

Vodka made in Chernobyl exclusion zone aims to boost economic recovery

Vodka made with grain and water from the Chernobyl exclusion zone has been described by one of its creators as “the most important bottle of spirit in the world.”

09/08/2019

Ukraine

Estonia says it won't recognise Russian passports offered in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year promised fast-tracked citizenship to anyone living in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.

06/08/2019

Ukraine

Ukraine 'captures Russian tanker involved in Kerch Strait showdown'

Kyiv says it has detained a Russian tanker it alleges was involved in an incident in the Kerch Strait that saw three Ukrainian vessels seized.

25/07/2019

Ukraine

Exhibition highlights vote-buying in Ukraine as country goes to polls

As Ukraine goes to the polls for a parliamentary election on Sunday (July 21), a new exhibition in Kyiv is shining a light on the darker side of politics.

20/07/2019

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Villagers mark five years since MH-17 shot down at site of downing

The rebel-held village of Hrabove in Ukraine's east, where a Malaysian airliner was shot down in 2014, honoured 298 victims at a ceremony on Wednesday.

17/07/2019

World

Moscow court extends detention of 24 Ukrainian sailors

The families of 24 detained Ukrainian sailors expressed pessimism over their release prior to the ruling.

17/07/2019

World News

Which EU country gives most first residence permits?

More than 3.1 million first residence permits — which allows for non-EU nationals to remain up to three months in the country which granted it to them — were handed out in 2017.

15/07/2019

Russia

Putin holds first telephone call with Ukrainian counterpart

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed how to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine in a telephone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.

12/07/2019