Crimea

Russia has said that it is open to co-existence discussions with the West as Ukraine makes advancements in regaining the city of Bakhmut.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has often come under fire for his controversial tweets, and this time it is Ukraine's president whom he has managed to displease.

Kiev adopted a law labelling Moscow as an "aggressor" state in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.

The former foreign secretary William Hague says that Russia is not Britain's enemy, as his successor is set to hold talks in Moscow.

Subjects at the General Yermolov Cadet School in southern Russia include handling firearms, disarming landmines, forest survival training and learning Morse code.

Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina tells IBTimes UK that the west needs to keep up pressure on Moscow over its annexation of Crimea as her group fights for more freedoms in Russia.

The manoeuvres have raised concerns among western countries.

They were protesting for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov.

Yelizaveta Peskova tried to make the difficult jump from Instagram kid to ship building industry expert.

Defence ministry labelled blast that killed Maksim Shapoval as a 'terrorist act'

President claims Russia has turned Crimea into 'world's biggest military base'.

Seven of the 12 crew members still unaccounted for as emergency personnel rescue 5 people.

A Tatar politician tells IBTimes UK the international community must not forget the persecuted minority.

800 troops from the 5th battalion The Rifles have been sent to boost Nato defences.

Natalya Poklonskaya says a statue of the last emperor of Russia Nicholas the second has been crying.

Johnson's Moscow visit will follow UK's 'engage but beware' policy towards Russia

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw says the alliance's Article 5 definition needs to be broader.

Trump assures Ukrainian counterpart that US will work towards ending separatist conflict.

Anti-aircraft weaponry and helicopters were also used in the exercises in Zagan.

Presidents of Russia and the US agree to reset ties between Moscow and Washington.

Ex-pilot is in firing line after publishing names of prisoners – said Kiev may have to ease its claim on Crimea.

Front National leader has reiterated her support for Russia and ending sanctions against Moscow.

The two Balkan neighbours are each claiming the other wants to start a new regional war.

Soldiers deployed to train local forces and deter Russian aggression.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Kiev's military can defend itself against Russian 'aggression'.

Russia has threatened to shoot down the missiles if they enter Crimean airspace.

The Ukrainian army notified its Russian counterparts it was to carry out tests on 1 and 2 December

The Russian president will continue to meddle in US affairs.

Kiev said the detainees were apprehended after crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory.

The Imprisoned for Art campaign sees celebrities posing for mugshots to highlight plight of detained activists.