Russias stance in ukraine
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE
In February, a surge of violence around the government-held industrial town of Avdiivka cut off power and water to thousands of civilians on the front line.
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American member of watchdog OSCE killed in Ukraine
The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe said the killing was the first death of one of its members while on patrol in Ukraine.
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Ukraine ceasefire ‘doesn’t look too good’ - OSCE head
Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists had appeared to be respecting the new ceasefire attempt on Monday.
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Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
Ukraine has called the accusations false and says they look like a pretext for Russia to escalate hostilities.
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Russia masses heavy firepower on border with Ukraine
Troops, weaponry including rocket launchers, tanks and artillery populate the makeshift base.
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Russia threatens to aim nuclear missiles at Denmark ships
Moscow has warned Denmark not to join NATO missile defence system if it doesn’t want trouble.
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3 Ukrainian soldiers killed in past 24 hours
A military official said rebels had shelled Ukrainian positions 22 times over the past day.
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Ukraine troops recognise ceasefire, artillery towed away
The move was Kiev's most direct step to acknowledge that the ceasefire was finally holding
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Fighting rages in Ukraine despite bid to revive truce
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry said 13 servicemen were killed and 157 wounded during the withdrawal.
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Ukraine: Fresh violence diminishes hopes before four-way summit
Kiev's position is worsening after the death of 10 civilians on the eve of peace talks.
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Ukraine says rebels keep up attacks into New Year
Officials said rebels had carried out several small arms attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east.
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Ukraine rules out direct talks with separatists
Russia backs the separatists but denies it is directly involved in conflict in the Donbass region.
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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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Ukraine, Russia, EU agree to natural gas supply deal
The accord also eases concerns that a new gas war could disrupt winter energy supplies to EU states.
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10 killed in shelling of Ukraine school
City authorities blamed the shelling on rebels and separatists blamed it on government forces.
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EU imposes new economic sanctions on Russia
The sanctions include restrictions on financing for some Russian state-owned companies.
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Ukraine toll tops 3,000 if MH17 crash included
A senior UN human rights official said on Monday that the actual figure may even be significantly higher.
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Separatists will let 'trapped' Ukrainian forces withdraw
Kiev accused Russian troops of illegally entering eastern Ukraine and says it will fight to defend its soil.
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Rand hit in emerging market sell-off
Risk appetite dissipated along with escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
