Donetsk
Ukraine truce appears to take hold, currency trading banned
Pro-Russian rebels pulled artillery from the front, but the news did nothing to halt a currency collapse.
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Ukraine military suspends combat operations
A ‘Day of Silence’ began in the war-torn east on Tuesday, marking an effective ceasefire.
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Ukraine airport battle - Civilians caught in the middle
The region near the Donetsk airport is considered one of the most contested places in eastern Ukraine and the ceasefire has not stopped shells and rockets from falling there.
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East Ukraine experiences worst shelling in a month
A 2-month-old ceasefire to end a war that’s killed 4,000 people appears shakier than ever.
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Ukrainian forces deny launching fresh offensive in east
Forces said they were strictly adhering to a ceasefire agreement that has come under increasing strain.
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Ukraine marks defiant national day, rebels parade captives
Ukraine marked its independence day on Sunday with a military march past in Kiev.
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Ukraine says its troops make breakthrough in rebel stronghold
Ukrainian officials said however the rebels were fighting a desperate rearguard action to hold on.
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Ukrainian rebels say they’re ready for ceasefire
Pro-Russian separatists said on Saturday they were ready for a ceasefire with the Kiev government.
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Donetsk calm after clashes
Calm has been restored to Donetsk after violent clashes following the election of Petro Poroshenko.
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Ukraine leader rejects talks with 'terrorists'
Petro Poroshenko rejected talks with 'terrorists' & moved towards a military campaign in the east.
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Ukraine on edge ahead of vote
Candidates in Ukraine’s presidential election stayed out of the public eye on Saturday.
