Ukraine Violence

Russia has sent in thousands of extra troops in Crimea, says Ukraine

Ukraine's defence minister said on Saturday Russia had "recently" brought 6,000 additional personnel into Ukraine and that the Ukrainian military were on high alert in the Crimea region.

Ukraine: Yanukovich to be extradited if he is found in Russia

Ukraine will ask Russia to extradite ousted President Viktor Yanukovich if it is confirmed that he is in Russia, the general prosecutor's office said on Friday.

Putin orders Russia govt to work with partners on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to continue talks with Ukraine on economic and trade relations and to consult foreign partners including the IMF and the G8 on financial aid, a statement on the Kremlin's website said.

Ukraine says Russian military blocking another airport in Crimea

Ukraine's interior minister says the Russian military are blocking an airport in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Crimea near the Russian naval base.

Ukraine clashes: Protesters take over Kiev

Protesters in the Ukrainian capital claimed full control of the city Saturday following the signing of a Western-brokered peace deal aimed at ending the nation's three-month political crisis.

Ukraine violence: US condemns death of protesters

The US "strongly" condemned the increasing violence in the Ukrainian capital city that has left at least two protesters dead, the State Department said on Wednesday.