Ukraine

Battle of Debaltseve Continues, Ukraine Ceasefire Ignored

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 17, 2015 06:17 PM EST

Pro-Russian rebels seem to have gained control of a critical town in eastern Ukraine, cementing the demise of a ceasefire that took effect Feb. 15.

Ukraine Fighting Continues, Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 16, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine despite the fact that a ceasefire signed by Russia and Ukraine should be in effect.

More Violence in Ukraine Despite Ceasefire

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 13, 2015 12:44 PM EST

The brutal fighting in Ukraine dramatically increased in intensity as the deadline for a ceasefire agreed upon in Minsk, Belarus draws closer.

World Leaders Gather in Minsk for Ukraine Peace Talks

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 11, 2015 07:06 PM EST

Various heads of state gathered in Minsk, Belarus to try and reach some kind of an agreement that would halt the continuing fighting in eastern Ukraine.

United States, Europe Clash Over Arming Ukrainian Forces

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 07, 2015 12:32 PM EST

The United States and Europe seem to have major disagreements about what steps should be taken next in order to help bring the crisis in eastern Ukraine to a close.

Hollande and Merkel on Ukrainian and Russian Tour to Push Peace Plan

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 05, 2015 06:59 PM EST

A who's who of international diplomats and leaders gathered in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev as fighting in the east of the country continued to increase in intensity.

US Contemplates Sending Arms to Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 02, 2015 06:44 PM EST

As pro-Russian separatists continue to make serious gains against the Ukrainian Army in eastern Ukraine, the United States is contemplating the possibility of increasing its involvement in the conflict to include lethal aid.

Ukraine and Separatists Gather for Talks as Fighting Continues

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 31, 2015 11:04 AM EST

A new round of peace talks between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists have begun even as both sides were in the midst of intense battles throughout eastern Ukraine.

Rebels On the Move in Eastern Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 26, 2015 10:10 AM EST

Separatists rebels in eastern Ukraine have made gains against Ukrainian government forces as fighting in the region intensifies and past ceasefires have been abandoned.

Ukraine Claims Thousands of Russian Troops Have Entered from Russia

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 21, 2015 07:45 PM EST

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has claimed that 9,000 Russian soldiers have crossed into Ukraine to provide support to separatists who wish to breakaway from the central government in Kiev.

Ukraine, Separatists Swap Prisoners

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 26, 2014 12:21 PM EST

Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's east have swapped hundreds of prisoners as Russia names NATO's expansion as a critical threat.

Hollande, Putin Come Together in Russia for Surprise Meeting

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 06, 2014 02:09 PM EST

The presidents of France and Russia held an unexpected and unplanned meeting in Russia to discuss the current crisis in Ukraine, where a ceasefire is scheduled to take effect Dec. 9.

U.S. set to deliver more aid to Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 20, 2014 07:08 PM EST

The United States has announced it will provide more non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian Army as it tries to contain a Russian-backed separatist movement in Ukraine's east.

Ukraine and rebels sign ceasfire

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 05, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

The government of Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists that have been fighting for dominance in eastern Ukraine have reached a ceasefire agreement, despite intense fighting between both sides in the hours leading up to its start.

Putin claims he could seize Kiev in "two weeks"

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 02, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened that Russia could seize the Ukrainian capital of Kiev in "two weeks," as NATO and various Western powers reaffirm their military commitments to eastern Europe.

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