Ukraine conflict: Moscow could 'defend' Russia-backed rebels - BBC News

A top Russian official has warned that Moscow could intervene to help its citizens in eastern Ukraine as tensions rise in the region.

Putin, Merkel, Macron hold video-conference on int'l affairs - China.org.cn

Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron held a video-conference on Tuesday to discuss cooperation and international affairs, the Kremlin said in a statement.

US, Europe accuse Russia of blocking Ukraine war solutions | Al Jazeera

The United States and Europe on Thursday accused Russia of blocking any solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine tests US missile systems for first time

Ukraine tested its Javelin missile systems Tuesday for the first time since receiving the weapons from the United States to boost its defenses in its conflict with pro-Russian separatists.

Ukraine Crisis Needs 20,000-Strong UN Force: Report

The United Nations should consider a force of some 20,000 soldiers from non-NATO countries and 4,000 police to help resolve the crisis in Ukraine, according to a new report to be presented to top officials this week.

Loi sur l'"occupation russe": Moscou accuse Kiev de se préparer à "une nouvelle guerre"

La Russie a accusé jeudi les autorités ukrainiennes de se préparer à "une nouvelle guerre", après le vote en Ukraine d'une loi qualifiant d'"occupation temporaire russe" le conflit armé en cours depuis quatre ans dans l'Est du pays.

En attendant Godot: US asks Russia to reduce violence in eastern Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson asked Russia to ease violence in eastern Ukraine over a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

Germany, France Urge End to Renewed Fighting in East Ukraine

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are urging both sides in eastern Ukraine to live up to cease-fire agreements amid a recent upswing in clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces.

US crossed the line by announcing it’s ready to supply Ukraine with lethal arms : Moscow

Washington's intention to provide lethal arms to Ukraine ‘crosses a red line’ and pushes Kiev towards bloodshed, a senior Russian diplomat said.

US Agrees to Provide Lethal Aid to Ukraine: Entirely Defensive in Nature

The US State Department said Friday that the United States plans to give Ukraine military assistance to help protect its territorial integrity, in a move that is purely defensive and will not violate Minsk accords.

Putin, Merkel Agree to Try to Return Russian Observers to East Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone on Thursday and agreed to work to try to create the conditions to allow Russian ceasefire observers to return to east Ukraine, the Kremlin and Berlin said.

Ukraine, Netherlands discuss cooperation on MH17 crash probe

The Ukrainian and Dutch law enforcement chiefs met here on Monday to discuss the cooperation between the two countries on the investigation of the MH17 crash, the Ukrainian Prosecutor's General Office said in a statement.

Russian general rejects allegations of being involved in downing MH17 as stupid

Retired Russian Colonel General Nikolai Tkachev has slammed allegations of his being involved in downing the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014 as stupid.

Kiev to suspend water supplies to rebel-held region in E. Ukraine

The Ukrainian authorities would suspend water supplies to the area in the eastern Lugansk region controlled by pro-independence insurgents by Tuesday, a senior Ukrainian official said on Monday.

Ukrainian president asks for UN peacekeepers in whole of conflict zone

The Ukrainian president on Thursday asked for the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers in the whole of the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine in order to be able to reestablish the country's integrity.

El Kremlin se pronuncia sobre el plan del Pentágono de suministrar misiles a Kiev

Todos los países que verdaderamente deseen contribuir a la solución de problemas en zonas de crisis no deberían provocar nuevas escaladas de tensión en ellas. Esto comunicó el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, mientras comentaba los reportes sobre posibles suministros de armamento de EE.UU. a Ucrania.

Kremlin: US Arms Supplies to Ukraine Would Set Back Peace Efforts

Any US decision to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons would set back peace efforts and escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Fighting kills 6 Ukraine soldiers in fresh spike in violence

Clashes with Russian-backed rebels left six Ukrainian soldiers dead Thursday in the bloodiest surge in fighting along the volatile frontline in recent months.

Over 2,000 civilians killed since start of conflict in E. Ukraine: UN

Over 2,000 civilians killed since start of conflict in E. Ukraine: UN published in Kiev Wednesday.

Russia steps in after Ukraine cuts off power to Luhansk

Russia has pledged to supply electricity to separatist-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine after the Kiev-based Ukrainian government cut off power due to unpaid bills.