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Ukrainian and Belarusian protesters stand at Maidan square on February 13, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The United States and its allies have issued a series of warnings about a potential invasion by Russia, trying to deter Vladimir Putin by exposing his next possible moves. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has called for calm among its public. (Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Relief, concern at Kyiv airport as West calls citizens home amid Russia invasion threat

Ukrainian leaders have been increasingly angry at Washington for releasing almost daily intelligence briefings pointing to the imminent threat of war.

The swap involves a total of 222 guerrillas and 145 Ukrainian troops.

Kiev and rebels swap captives in peace push

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels are set to complete a swap of hundreds of prisoners as part of a new push for peace.

Russia warns Nato, US over Ukraine membership

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned Nato and the US not to offer Ukraine membership of the alliance, ahead of a Nato summit.

Ukraine: Putin orders high alert for Russian troops

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has put combat troops on high alert for war near Ukraine in the Kremlin’s most powerful gesture yet.

Acting President Oleksander Turchinov.

Ukraine’s acting president heads armed forces

Ukraine’s presidential website has announced that acting president Oleksander Turchinov has assumed the duties of head of the armed forces.

Ukraine’s Yanukovich wanted for ‘mass murder’

Ousted Ukranian President Viktor Yanukovich is being hunted by police for "mass murder" linked to the revolt against his rule.

After a day of drama, who rules Ukraine?

After a day of drama in which Ukraine’s president was ousted, who was left ruling the country? According to Parliament, it was not Viktor Yanukovich.

Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev.

Ukraine peace deal signed to open way for early election

Ukraine opposition leaders have signed an EU-mediated peace deal with President Viktor Yanukovich, aiming to end a violent standoff.

Ukraine leaders declare deal, opposition silent

Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych says a deal has been reached with the opposition, who has not confirmed the news after "very difficult" talks.

Kiev burns as Ukrainians rise up

Kiev burns as Ukrainians rise up

Protests were peaceful until government security forces launched an unexpected assault on Maidan square. But now protesters are fighting back.

At least nine killed as Kiev clashes continue

Deaths have been reported after Kiev demonstrators were told to end their efforts to occupy government buildings.

Protestors throw stones as they clash with police in the centre of Kiev on January 22 2014.

Ukraine: Yanukovich, opposition meet on Kiev protest violence

Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich has tried to calm protest violence in Kiev that has claimed three lives. But the opposition remains sceptical.

Gas deal threatens Ukraine’s crisis-hit economy

An abrupt rise in Russian gas prices will undermine Ukraine’s economic and energy security and leave some enterprises on the brink of insolvency.

Naftogaz: On-shipment of gas not possible

Russian gas delivered into Ukraine’s pipelines to end an embargo on Europe cannot be transported onwards, officials said on Tuesday.

Gas disruption bites in Europe

Russia halts gas supplies to the Balkans, Turkey and south-eastern Europe, while flows to Austria drop by 90% in a deepening price row

Ukraine’s orange allies upbeat, tough talks loom

Orange Revolution supporters claimed victory over allies of Ukraine’s prime minister in a snap parliamentary election, but the two camps face tough talks on Monday to forge a…

Ukraine’s leaders agree to parliamentary election

Ukraine’s feuding president and prime minister on Sunday agreed to hold an early parliamentary election on September 30, diffusing the country’s months-long political crisis that…

Ukraine crisis talks enter second day

Ukraine’s president and prime minister will resume talks on Saturday in a bid to defuse an escalating political crisis and settle a dangerous arm-wrestle between the rivals for…

Ukraine president, PM make few moves to compromise

Ukraine’s antagonistic leaders said on Thursday they favoured a compromise to resolve a stand-off prompted by the president’s dissolution of Parliament, but neither appeared to…

Pressure increases on Ukraine’s president

Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich increased pressure on Ukraine’s president on Wednesday, boycotting the campaign for a poll ordered by a leader aiming to restore his authority…