Section: Qatar
Separatists claim to surround key Ukraine town
Pro-Russia fighters say they have circled thousands of troops in Debaltseve, but Kiev says the fighting continues. …read more Source: AL...
It’s time to arm Ukraine
Many in the US support arming Ukrainian forces with defensive weapons – so why is Obama dithering? …read more Source: AL...
Obama says all options open on resolving Ukraine crisis
US president says providing lethal arms to Kiev is on the table if diplomacy fails to end fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
Merkel in US as potential policy split on Ukraine looms
The US and Europe appear to be divided over whether to supply arms to Ukraine to tackle separatists in the east. …read more Source: AL...
Putin seeks to expand influence with Egypt visit
Experts say trip designed to show that Russian president, a key backer of Sisi, is not isolated amid Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: AL...
European leaders plan last-ditch peace bid for Ukraine
Germany, France, Ukraine and Russia are due to discuss new truce amid warning of all-out war if no deal is reached. …read more Source: AL...
Merkel leads ‘last chance’ Ukraine peace drive
Fighting resumes in the country’s east as German Chancellor says diplomacy efforts may not succeed. …read more Source: AL...
Russia and EU leaders to draw up Ukraine peace plan
Putin, Merkel and Hollande agree on drafting of blueprint that would include proposals from Ukraine’s Poroshenko. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine conflict forces families to flee homes
Hundreds of thousands of residents flee fighting in eastern Ukraine to seek refuge in other parts of the country. …read more Source: AL...
Merkel and Hollande discuss Ukraine crisis with Putin
Russia and Germany vow to work on possible joint document on restoring Minsk deal to end fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
