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Ukraine conflict: is an end in sight?

Ukraine conflict: is an end in sight?
Zelensky and Putin meet in Paris for first ever peace talks, but Ukrainians fear their president will capitulate to Russians
9 Dec 2019
Why Apple is under fire over labelling of Crimea on apps

Why Apple is under fire over labelling of Crimea on apps
The US tech giant has changed how the disputed territory is listed on its mapping and weather apps
29 Nov 2019
Is it time for the UK to forgive Russia?

Is it time for the UK to forgive Russia?
Theresa May ‘considering meeting Putin’ in bid to thaw diplomatic relations
17 Jun 2019
Russia seizes Ukrainian naval ships in Black Sea

Russia seizes Ukrainian naval ships in Black Sea
At least six Ukrainian sailors have been injured as tensions between Kiev and Moscow flare
26 Nov 2018
Crimea college mass murder: what do we know?

Crimea college mass murder: what do we know?
Unidentified explosive device was detonated inside the dining room of Kerch Polytechnic College
18 Oct 2018
Christianity faces biggest schism in a millennium

Christianity faces biggest schism in a millennium
Ukraine granted own independent Orthodox Church despite threats from Moscow
12 Oct 2018
Ukraine’s dolphin army died in ‘patriotic hunger strike’

Ukraine’s dolphin army died in ‘patriotic hunger strike’
Kiev official claims mammals starved themselves to death following takeover of military base
17 May 2018

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Donald Trump 'actively reviewing' whether to arm Ukraine

Donald Trump 'actively reviewing' whether to arm Ukraine
The US reasserts its support for Kiev ahead of huge Russian military exercises
25 Aug 2017
Ukraine bans Russian Eurovision contender

Ukraine bans Russian Eurovision contender
Singer Yulia Samoylova barred from May's contest in Kiev for visiting Russian-annexed Crimea in 2015
23 Mar 2017
Crimea left in darkness after electricity towers blown up

Crimea left in darkness after electricity towers blown up
State of emergency declared in Russian-controlled territory after power supplies from Ukraine are cut off
23 Nov 2015
Ukraine rekindles Nato aspirations, angering Russia

Ukraine rekindles Nato aspirations, angering Russia
Dmitry Medvedev warns of 'extremely negative consequences' after Kiev drops non-aligned status
24 Dec 2014
Canada and Russia clash in Ukraine Twitter spat

Canada and Russia clash in Ukraine Twitter spat
A pointed tweet claims Crimea for Russia and leaves eastern Ukraine 'conveniently unillustrated'
29 Aug 2014
RT: Putin's mouthpiece or a home for alternative voices?

RT: Putin's mouthpiece or a home for alternative voices?
Latest Russia Today journalist quits and accuses channel of 'disrespecting the facts'
21 Jul 2014
G7 leaders threaten Russia with new Ukraine sanctions

G7 leaders threaten Russia with new Ukraine sanctions
First meeting of G7 leaders since Putin was expelled is focused on world economy and climate change
5 Jun 2014
Prince Charles 'compares Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler'

Prince Charles 'compares Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler'
Prince of Wales tells Polish war refugee about his thoughts on Russia's intervention in Ukraine
21 May 2014
BLAIR: West must unite against Islamic extremists

BLAIR: West must unite against Islamic extremists
Former PM tells London audience the West should ignore 'differences' with Russia to combat extremism
23 Apr 2014
UKRAINE: Calls for new offensive in Slavyansk

UKRAINE: Calls for new offensive in Slavyansk
Turchynov to relaunch military operations against pro-Russian separatists as situation worsens
23 Apr 2014
CRIMEA: Call-up papers for Polish men in London

CRIMEA: Call-up papers for Polish men in London
Poland feels vulnerable to Putin’s aggression: and let’s not forget, we’d be bound to help - as we did in 1939
24 Mar 2014
ROBERT FOX: Half-truths that fog Ukraine coverage

ROBERT FOX: Half-truths that fog Ukraine coverage
If Crimea is re-annexed to Moscow, the numbers fleeing could create a humanitarian crisis
7 Mar 2014
CRISPIN BLACK: West should back Ukraine partition

CRISPIN BLACK: West should back Ukraine partition
If we are happy to let Scotland go (depending on the referendum), we should let Ukraine split too
3 Mar 2014