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No fighting reported in volatile eastern Ukraine after ceasefire pact agreed in Belarusian capital of Minsk came into effect.

Russia seems scandalised by Ukrainian defence chief's warning of biggest conflict Europe has seen since WWII.

David Cameron to announce proposal for Britain-led force at upcoming Nato summit.

Foreign ministry ridicules Nato's satellite images showing Russian troops have crossed Ukraine border.

Germany exported $1.83bn worth of food to Russia in 2013.

Bodies recovered despite Ukrainian rebels' attempts to thwart recovery efforts.

Ukraine accuses Moscow-aligned rebels of carrying out autopsies on dozens of crash victims in Donetsk.

Petro Poroshenko describes recapture of Sloviansk is 'turning point' in conflict against pro-Russian rebels.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko hopes peace will prevail in eastern region as Kiev extends truce by 72 hours.

Kiev's senior adviser says Ukraine is planning to shut down Russia border immediately.

'Crimea is, was and always will be Ukrainian soil,' asserts Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko in his inaugural speech.

Ukraine's president-elect vows to punish rebels who shot down helicopter in Slovyansk killing at least 14 people including army general.

European Union slaps sanctions on 13 individuals and two companies after separatist referendum held in eastern Ukraine

Russia commemorates 69th anniversary of its victory in World War II by showcasing military might.

Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Blogs with 3,000 page views will receive same treatment as media outlets.

EU diplomats set to discuss further measures against Moscow and likely to blacklist 15 more Russian individuals.

Leaders of G7 nations to 'move swiftly' in imposing new sanctions on Moscow over the intensifying Ukraine crisis.

Pavel Durov hints at crackdown on dissent following abrupt dismissal from Russia's largest social network

Ukraine Energy Minister Yuri Prodan says he's working to secure energy supplies from European countries

State-controlled Russian NTV television claims Ukrainian nationals instructed by Kiev prepared terrorist attacks

Russian president accuses West of crossing the line over Ukraine which was 'stolen like a sack of potatoes'

The Kremlin website was briefly taken offline in a DDoS attack which was not related to the crisis in Ukraine.

American anchor Liz Wahl resigned from Russia Today over network's pro-Putin agenda.

Russia Today presenter Abby Martin, who criticised Russia, is an aspiring artist

Barack Obama condemns Moscow for deployment of troops in Crimea and says Russia on 'wrong side of history'.

Fugitive president asks Russia to ensure his security

Moscow has convicted eight anti-government protesters of rioting during a 2012 protest against Vladimir Putin.

Another Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova expected to be released shortly.

Moscow security body advises paintball could be used in simulated combat exercises.