Pro Russian Rebels

Ukraine's President Poroshenko offers temporary autonomy to rebel-held regions

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has proposed granting temporary autonomy to some rebel-held areas in the eastern part of the country.

Vladimir Putin's goal is to eliminate our country: Ukraine's PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Saturday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of wanting to wipe out Ukraine as an independent country.

NATO approves rapid reaction force to counter Russian threat

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) leaders approved a new rapid response force to counter Russian threat.

Ukraine crisis: China opposes additional EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union on Sunday threatened Russia with new trade sanctions, but sharp divisions among leaders at a summit in Brussels left the timing of any measures uncertain.

Poroshenko slams Moscow as Ukraine, Russia clash at eastern border

Poroshenko said there would be changes in Ukraine's military top brass because of the events of last week.

Ukraine's soldiers are fighting against Russian tanks, says Kiev military

Ukraine's troops on Monday were battling a Russian tank contingent in the eastern city of Lugansk, Kiev said.

Ukraine claims slow but steady progress against pro-Russian rebels

Ukraine's armed forces say they have caused heavy casualties among pro-Russian separatist forces.

'Not a new Cold War,' says Obama after slapping sanctions on Russia

The United States and the European Union, in a carefully coordinated action, announced targeted new sanctions against Russian banks, energy and defense firms.

Soviet era industries wither due to clashes in Ukraine's east

But officials say with a budget unable to finance the Ukrainian army after losing revenues from Crimea, annexed by Moscow in March

In Ukraine's east, Soviet-style economy withers under onslaught

But officials say with a budget unable to finance Ukraine's army after losing revenues from Crimea, annexed by Moscow in March