Separatism In Ukraine

Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine as payment deadline lapses

The European Commission said in a statement Monday that Ukraine was ready to accept a compromise in talks in Kiev of paying $1 billion now and more later, but Russia was not.

Ukraine: Day of mourning shows deepening divided between east and rest

Few events illustrate more clearly the bitter chasm that has opened up between east Ukraine and the rest of the country of 45 million.

Ukraine crisis: Unmarked tanks were Russian, says NATO

Ukrainian Interior Minister Arseny Avakov said the tanks had rolled across the border from Russia, but rebels said they were from a Ukrainian military stockpile.

Ukraine: Pro-Russian separatists shoot down military plane, 49 dead

It was a bitter setback for Ukrainian forces, which have struggled to suppress an armed insurgency by foes of the new government.

Pro-Russian rebels cheer as tanks roll into eastern Ukraine

Any indication they came from Russia would be likely to deepen strains between Moscow and the West over the Ukraine crisis

Ukraine crisis: India asks nationals to leave Donetsk, Lugansk

In an advisory, it also asked citizens in the other parts of eastern and southern Ukraine to remain vigilant about their personal safety and security.

Ukraine: EU imposes fresh sanctions on Crimean, Russian officials

The targets of the new sanctions include Russia's top prosecutor in Crimea; commander of Russian airborne troops; a member of Putin's staff, among others.

Ukraine crisis: Kremlin pushes for dialogue after referendum

The Kremlin also urged the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to help broker talks between the central government in Kiev and representatives of the east after Sunday's vote.

Russian rebels shoot down two Ukrainian helicopters

President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said the Kremlin was "extremely worried" that it had not heard from an envoy Putin had sent to the eastern city to help free foreign hostages.

Ukraine crisis: US to impose fresh sanctions on Russia says Obama

Obama announced the sanctions during a news conference in the Philippines, his final stop on a four-country Asia swing.