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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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