Ukraine forces recapture separatist stronghold
Ukraine denounces Russian stance on rebel vote
Sergei Lavrov said the pending vote would be important from the point of view of legitimising power.
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Russia and Ukraine fail to make progress in Milan talks
The European leaders urged Russia to do more to end constant, deadly violations of a ceasefire.
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Confusion over Ukraine, Russia ceasefire
Putin’s spokesman said the leaders agreed on steps towards peace but not a ceasefire in the conflict.
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Street battles in Ukraine town kill 9
Nine pro-Ukrainian volunteer fighters, supporting Kiev’s forces, were killed in the fighting in Ilovaisk.
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Ukraine forces close to taking Donetsk
The Ukrainian military said it was preparing for a 'final stage' of taking back the city from separatists.
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MH17: Search for remains halted
The Netherlands said it was halting the recovery mission because of continued fighting in the region.
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Russia escalates economic battle
An import ban on food comes after Vladimir Putin ordered retaliation for Western sanctions against Moscow.
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NATO: Russia could invade Ukraine
Russia has amassed around 20,000 combat-ready troops on Ukraine's eastern border.
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Ukraine envoys agree on MH17 site route
Both sides stopped shooting for an initial group of experts to reach the crash site.
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Moscow fights back after sanctions
Russia announced a ban on fruit and vegetable imports from Poland and said it could extend it to EU.
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Civilians die in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
Officials said 14 people were killed in fighting on Monday evening.
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Malaysia gains access to MH17 crash site
An agreement has been reached with Ukraine for police to access the MH17 crash site.
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MH17: Rebel leader admits having missile
A Ukrainian rebel commander says other pro-Russian separatists did have an anti-aircraft missile.
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Russia warns Ukraine after shell crosses border
Ukrainian warplanes struck at separatist positions in the east of the country.
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More servicemen killed in Ukraine
Armed rebels took positions late on Thursday around the airport controlled by Ukrainian forces.
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Ukraine threatens rebels
The govt says it has a plan to retake Donetsk and Luhansk and deliver a nasty surprise for the rebels.
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Ukraine threatens to surprise rebels
The government kept up military pressure against pro-Russian rebels on Tuesday.
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Ukraine forces vow to seize more territory
Ukraine forces said they will continue to seize more territory from pro-Russian separatists.
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Ukraine: Forces recapture Slaviansk
Ukrainian forces raised the country's flag over what had for months been a separatist stronghold.
