Ukraine takes a landmark step towards NATO much to Russia's dismay
Fp Archives • 10 years agoKiev 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
Fp Archives • 10 years ago"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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThree civilians were killed in the main rebel stronghold of Donetsk, according to city hall.
Ukraine death toll edges up amid sporadic violations of ceasefire
Fp Archives • 11 years agoUkraine 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoIn 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoUkraine's former president, Leonid Kuchma, who represents the Kiev government at the talks, said he expects a deal will be signed.