Pro-Russian rebels and government forces play blame game as violence escalates

Russia says amendment ending Ukraine’s ‘non-aligned’ status will ‘escalate’ conflict

Envoys from Kiev, Moscow and OSCE discussing measure as a follow up to ceasefire

Clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Kiev forces have made area inaccessible

Defendant told case can’t be stopped on basis of procedural concerns

Trade deal with Ukraine prompts Russian warning of ‘grave consequences’

Kiev says move a ‘first practical step’ towards ending conflict amid fledgling peace process

Ireland to send 18 observers to monitor Ukraine’s presidential election on May 25th

EU widens sanctions against Russia but refrains from imposing more hard-hitting measures

Measures fall far short of Washington’s sanctions against 17 companies

Conscription restored as pro-Russia protesters take over Donetsk prosecutor’s office

Militant leader says pro-Russian groups not bound by deal between Urkaine and Russia

Geraldine Byrne Nason returning to Department of Foreign Affairs

White House says Russia may be poised to invade as Ukraine warns prospect of war continues to grow

Deputy Russian prime minister and media head put on sanctions list

Russia joins other 56 members of rights group in backing move aimed at de-escalating crisis

Attack on Tetyana Chornovil reignites protests against regime

Opinion: It is insulting to black South Africans to compare their experience to that of Catholics from the Bogside