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China Willing to Play Constructive Role to Resolve Ukraine Crisis: President Xi

Jan 18, 2017 09:08 AM EST

China said that it is willing to play a constructive role in resolving the Ukraine crisis, which imploded after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The assurance was given by Chinese President Xi Jingping to his Ukrainian counterpart during a meeting held at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

World of Warcraft, Steam Blocked In Crimea Following Sanctions

David Curry |

Apr 09, 2015 10:52 PM EDT

Apple and Google, two of the main technology corporations in the U.S., also removed all products and services from the region.

Russia Balks At Ukraine Stand That Polls Must Be Held In Rebel-Controlled Areas

Arlene Lim |

Mar 22, 2015 10:42 PM EDT

The peace plan that was meant to solve the crisis in Eastern Ukraine is once again facing a difficult test, after Ukraine and Russia debate over the next steps that must be taken to enforce the agreement.

U.S. Sends Aid Package to Ukraine, Sanctions Russian-backed Separatists

Arlene Lim |

Mar 12, 2015 10:54 PM EDT

The United States is showing its support for Ukraine by sending US$75 million worth of equipment and supplies to the country, which is currently besieged by Russian-back separatists.

Putin Reveals Plans To Annex Crimea Before Referendum

Arlene Lim |

Mar 11, 2015 02:24 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confessed for the first time that he had planned on annexing Crimea and seize it from Ukraine, two weeks before Crimea's referendum on self-determination.

Chinese Envoy Defends Russia In Ukraine Crisis

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 11:29 PM EST

A Chinese diplomat has taken the cudgels for Russia as the latter faces harsh criticisms and pressure from Western countries for backing the rebels in Eastern Ukraine.

McCain Favors U.S. Sending Lethal Weapons to Ukraine

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 03:37 AM EST

Senator John McCain criticized on Sunday not only how the U.S. national leaders are handling the Ukraine conflict but also key European leaders.

Ukrainian Troops Suddenly Withdraw From Embattled Debaltseve

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 19, 2015 02:06 AM EST

Ukrainian troops suddenly left the town of Debaltseve on Wednesday after days of continuous shelling from pro-Russian separatists despite the ceasefire deal that supposedly took effect on Saturday.

Putin Says Kiev Troops Should Surrender Amid Shaky Ceasefire Deal

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 17, 2015 11:28 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told Kiev troops to surrender to the pro-Russian separatists amid a shaky ceasefire deal as rebels in Debaltseve continue to shell Ukrainian troops on Tuesday.

Shelling Continues Outside Key War Zones In Eastern Ukraine Despite Ceasefire Deal

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 16, 2015 11:11 PM EST

The Ukraine crisis is aimed to be finally stopped as the amended ceasefire agreement has been signed by involved parties and it has been implemented on Saturday but according to reports, it has gotten off with a shaky start as there has been continuous shelling outside the key war zones in Eastern Ukraine despite the deal.

Sen. Ted Cruz Pushes To Arm Ukraine Despite European Leaders' Ceasefire Plea

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 09, 2015 01:10 AM EST

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said they should stay true to their treaty obligation to supply Ukraine with arms to hinder the pro-Russian separatists despite the European leaders' continuous plea for a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia.

European Leaders Call For More Support For Ukraine, Struggle For Peace Plan

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 08, 2015 05:55 PM EST

European leaders are reportedly asking more support for Ukraine as the crisis between the country and Russia is still ongoing and that they have been struggling to sign a peace plan in order to end the war between the pro-Russian separatists and the Ukrainians.

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

David Curry |

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.

Ukraine War Kills 13-15 Soldiers Daily

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 02, 2015 02:55 PM EST

The daily arrival of dozens of wounded Ukrainian soldiers at the Central Hospital in Artemivsk City has created a chaotic, stressful and somber atmosphere.