Ukraine

Sharp increase in asylum requests since Viktor Yanukovich's removal.

Nato's North Atlantic Council set to hold emergency meeting following Kiev's request as Ukrainian forces remain on full combat alert.

Foreign Secretary William Hague: We condemn any act of aggression against Ukraine

Russian President wins backing of parliament for troop deployment in neighbouring Ukraine.

As Russian troops reported on ground, President Obama warns Moscow of "destabilising" consequences of military action.

Russia's Crimea mission fast-tracks issue of passports to Berkut men

Viktor Yanukovich has claimed that his luxurious mansion, which held a zoo and a converted ship restaurant, was 'really old' and 'needed renovations'.

Ousted leader Viktor Yanukovych set to hold press conference in Russia's Rostov-on-Don city.

Russia says Black Sea Fleet operations are as per international regulations but insists Moscow's interests will be protected.

Nato's top military commander has declared that no contingency plans have been made by US or NATO if Russia invades Crimea.

Authorities warn Iranians not to resort to political upheavals as critics draw comparisons between Iran and Ukraine.

Best photos of the day: 26 February 2014.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov denies interference and says Moscow's policy of non-intervention will continue

Field marshal Mikhail Kutuzov joins Lenin on rubbish heap of history in revolutionary Ukraine

Ukraine's recently released opposition leader compared to fugitive president Viktor Yanukovich by 'sextremists' in Eiffel Tower protest.

Former heavyweight boxing champ has his sights set on another title.

Ukrainian Democratic Alliance leader expected to go head to head with Yulia Tymoshenko.

Nikolai Filchenkov sails from Russian Black Sea Fleet base at Sevastopol.

Giymat Rosa Synagogue attacked after Kiev rabbi called on Ukrainian Jews to leave the country.

Bunker located in Volnovakha in Donetsk region, Yanukovich's stronghold.

Pro-EU protesters across Ukraine tear down Lenin statues with ropes and crowbars.

Yulia Tymoshenko: You are heroes, you are the best of Ukraine

Parliament votes to dismiss President after he flees Ukrainian capital.

Opposition groups camping in Kiev threaten to march on Yanukovich's office with deadly weapons.

IBTimes talks to Kiev student Lana Ovchrova about what young Ukrainians want for the country's future.

Moscow will fight to protect Russian diaspora and strategic naval base if Ukraine crisis spills into neighbouring territory.

Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Russia has not decided on how to help the country yet

Ukrainian president calls for Moscow's direct intervention amid EU sanctions over unrest.

Anti-government demonstrators hold more than 60 officers inside state-owned building.

Protest group Pussy Riot give first interview since being detained at Sochi Winter Olympics.