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Russia Warns of "Colossal Damage" if U.S. Arms Ukraine

Feb 06, 2015 07:59 AM EST

The Kremlin has warned that the United States' arming of Ukraine fighters would bring "colossal damage" to the two nations.

Milan Summit: Time For Putin And Poreshenko To Talk Cease-fire And Gas Supplies

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 17, 2014 03:40 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko will talk Friday at the Milan Summit and according to critics, they might discuss cease-fire agreements and the Ukraine's natural gas supplies.

10 People Killed in Donetsk Shelling, Cease-fire Remains Fragile

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 02, 2014 02:35 AM EDT

At least 10 people were killed when shells hit a mini-van and a school playground in Donetsk on Wednesday, which shows how fragile the existing cease-fire between the Ukraine government forces and the separatists.

Ukraine And Pro-Russian Separatists Fight Again Despite Cease-fire Agreement

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 30, 2014 04:27 AM EDT

Another deadly battle took place around the Donetsk Airport in Ukraine on Sunday between the government and rebels, leaving nine Ukrainian soldiers and three civilians dead despite the cease-fire agreement issued recently.

Ukraine To Offer Autonomy To Rebel Region

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 11, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday that he will offer more autonomy to the eastern Pro-Russian regions..

Soldiers of Ukrainian self-defence battalion 'Azov'

Ukraine, Pro-Russian Separatists Reach Ceasefire Deal

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 05, 2014 10:57 PM EDT

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels on Friday reached an agreement to end the fighting, which has also caused a rift between Russia and the West.

Putin meets with Ukrainian officials in possible attempt at peace

Russian Separatists Lower Demands In Talk of Forming Peace

Cory Doyle |

Sep 01, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

Pro-Russian rebels have lowered their demands of full independence, Monday morning. The rebels say that they would respect the Ukraine’s sovereignty under the condition that they allow the self-rule of the ‘rebel faction’. A recent shift in economical circumstances heightens Moscow’s willingness to push towards another attempt at peace.

Pro-Russian Rebels Control Ukrainian Coastal City

Cory Doyle |

Aug 29, 2014 09:08 PM EDT

Novoazovsk, Ukraine – Well-trained and equipped pro-Russian separates Ukraine separatists are holding firm control of the strategic coastal city of Novoazovsk, just one day after Ukraine had claimed Russian tanks to be crossing their border. The rebels have announced that their intensions are to keep pushing west through Ukraine toward a major port city.

Ukraine Accuses Russia of new Intrusion, Reconciliation Hopes Dented

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 27, 2014 11:17 PM EDT

The meeting on Tuesday between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine has brought hope of reconciliation. However, due to Ukraine's accusation of Russia's new military incursion, hopes for ending the five-month-old crisis have faded.

Rebels Attack Convoy, Dozens Killed –Ukraine

Christl Leong |

Aug 18, 2014 02:24 PM EDT

Dozens of civilians seeking refuge from the violence in eastern Ukraine were killed on Monday after a convoy had been hit with mortar fire, a military official said.