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Kiev controversy as MP Nadiya Savchenko faces accusations of treason over 'anti-Ukrainian' activities
Ex-pilot is in firing line after publishing names of prisoners – said Kiev may have to ease its claim on Crimea.
Moscow's military might: How Russia is gearing up its armed forces for the future
Russia is increasing its military spending in response to increased Nato deployments near its borders.
Kosovo accuses Serbia of planning to seize slice of state
The two Balkan neighbours are each claiming the other wants to start a new regional war.
'Stand up to Russia': Joe Biden tells Ukraine in last international visit
The US vice-president was on his sixth visit to Ukraine since the Euromaidan protests.
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen could be banned from Ukraine after Crimea comments
The Ukrainian secret services will coordinate with the foreign ministry on the terms of the ban.
Trump transition team says it's 'premature' to rule Russia a defence priority
President Barack Obama, Nato, and former Defence Secretary Dick Cheney rank Vladimir Putin high on list of threats to west.
Grave of famed Hasidic rabbi desecrated with a pig's head and fake blood in Ukraine
Jewish pilgrims were also reportedly attacked in the incident at the tomb of the revered Hasidic rabbi
Ukraine investigates possible cyberattack on power grid in Kiev
'This kind of blackout is very, very rare,' the head of national energy provider Ukrenergo said.
UK personnel will remain in Ukraine to train troops and counter Russian threat – Fallon
Relations between Russia and the West continue to deteriorate as Cold War 2 heats up.
European Union agrees to extend sanctions against Russia
The process to formally extend sanctions on Moscow's defence, financial and energy sectors will begin next week.
Ukraine's defence ministry says website hit by cyberattacks to prevent updates on separatist conflict
Ukrainian financial institutions were also hit with cyberattacks last week.
Visa-free travel to Ukraine and Georgia now possible after EU agreement
Ukraine and Georgia plan to become template for visa-free access to EU.
Ukraine begins Black Sea missile tests amid increasing Russia tensions
Russia has threatened to shoot down the missiles if they enter Crimean airspace.
In The Field Podcast: Three years since Maidan, what does Donald Trump mean for Ukraine?
The new US president may overlook Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea.
Topless female Femen protester wields sledgehammer to smash block of Berlin Wall
Gesture was a 'symbol illustrating the separation between peace and people', Femen declared.
Russia decries Ukrainian missile test strikes over Crimea as tensions deepen
The Ukrainian army notified its Russian counterparts it was to carry out tests on 1 and 2 December
Ukraine remembers Stalin's Holodomor starvation genocide
In 1932-33 Joseph Stalin starved millions of Ukrainians to death.
Ukraine has a lesson for Donald Trump – Vladimir Putin is no friend of America
The Russian president will continue to meddle in US affairs.
Ukrainian teacher 'tried to sell 13-year-old girl for $10,000', says minister
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said the suspect was arrested in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine
Russian defence ministry accuses Ukraine of arresting 2 of its servicemen from Crimea
Kiev said the detainees were apprehended after crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Johnny Depp backs jailed Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov in political campaign
The Imprisoned for Art campaign sees celebrities posing for mugshots to highlight plight of detained activists.
Russia quits war crimes court following Ukraine ruling
Moscow says that the International Criminal Court is biased.
Work begins to move giant shield over remains of destroyed Chernobyl nuclear reactor
A concrete and steel arch is being moved to cover a exploded reactor, which triggered the 1986 disaster.
Nato chief calls on Donald Trump to show commitment to alliance and counter Russian threat
General Sir Richard Shirreff told IBTimes UK that Trump's statements on Nato so far were worrying.
Ukrainian MP tells Trump to toughen Russia sanctions to 'prevent World War 3'
The ex-pilot's comments come amid speculation on the impact of Trump-Putin relationship for the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian hacking group threatens to release emails from Putin spokesman
After recent email leaks, the Cyber Alliance said it now would target Dmitry Peskov.
Fast cars, space tickets and luxury mansions: The not-so-secret lives of Ukraine's political elite
Over 50,000 Ukrainian officials have been forced to upload their assets and holdings to a database.
Vladislav Surkov: Who is Vladimir Putin's 'grey cardinal'?
Putin's chief political technologist, postmodern novelist, PR man – Surkov has been all of these and more.
Surkov leaks: Thousands of hacked emails reportedly from high-ranking Kremlin official published
Russia brushes off hacking allegations as targeted Putin aide 'does not use email'.
DNC hackers Fancy Bear targeted over 1,000 high-profile individuals between 9 to 5 office hours - ESET
Researchers uncovered that the group has also targeted Nato officials, Ukrainian leaders and Russian dissidents.