Truce Talks

Ukraine takes a landmark step towards NATO much to Russia's dismay

Kiev first announced its intention of seeking the protection of NATO membership in August following what it deemed the open participation of Russia's military in a separatist war in Ukraine's eastern provinces.

Russia's approach is a strategic problem for the EU: Donald Tusk

"In fact Russia is today our strategic problem, not Ukraine," the former Polish prime minister told a news conference after chairing a summit at which EU leaders discussed Russia and its involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine crisis: Shaky truce challenged as 12 killed in fresh violence

Three civilians were killed in the main rebel stronghold of Donetsk, according to city hall.

Ukraine death toll edges up amid sporadic violations of ceasefire

Ukraine and its Western backers accuse Russia of sending troops and arms across the border in support of the rebels. Moscow denies the charges.

Ukraine: Day after shelling in Donetsk, ceasefire holds

In a statement published online, the city council of Donetsk said there had been no reported casualties overnight and that public transport would be up and running on Tuesday. No shelling or explosions could be heard overnight in downtown Donetsk.

Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels sign ceasefire deal

The announcement by OSCE came as representatives of Ukraine, Russia, pro-Russian rebels and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe met in Minsk.

Ukraine ceasefire talks begin in Belarus

Ukraine's former president, Leonid Kuchma, who represents the Kiev government at the talks, said he expects a deal will be signed.