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Hundreds of Ukraine troops cross into Russia
Military says soldiers forced into Russia by rebel fire, while other reports say the troops “abandoned Kiev”. …read more Source: AL...
Civilians die in latest Ukraine offensive
At least nine dead as government forces continue to close in on Donetsk, forcing rebel groups out of surrounding towns. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine troops ambushed by pro-Russian rebels
Separatists kill at least 10 Ukrainian soldiers close to where flight MH17 was shot down. …read more Source: AL...
Crash experts reach site of MH17 disaster
Investigators begin reconnaissance of airliner crash site in eastern Ukraine, two weeks after it was shot down. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine parliament rejects PM resignation
Parliament votes not to accept departure of Arseniy Yatsenyuk who resigned in protest as his ruling coalition collapsed. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine army closes in on Donetsk
International monitors once again turned away from MH17 crash site as fighting in the area continues. …read more Source: AL...
US and EU to impose tough sanctions on Russia
Obama says joint action against Russia’s defence and financial sectors could help avoid more violence in Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
EU agrees ‘strong’ sanctions to punish Russia
EU agrees to widen sanctions against Russia for its role in Ukraine, but stops short of harming vital gas deals. …read more Source: AL...
Civilian deaths mount in eastern Ukraine
Children among 22 killed in eastern Horlivka town as troops try to encircle separatists in area where airliner crashed. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine forces battle for MH17 crash site
Fighting against pro-Russian rebels intensifies near downed Malaysia Airlines plane, holding up a Dutch mission. …read more Source: AL...