ukraine unrest

Ukraine: Overnight raid killed three people at Mariupol port base

Three people were killed in an overnight raid on a base in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine, the country's interior minister says.…

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Ukraine launches anti-terrorist operation against pro-Russian separatists

Ukraine's acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has announced the start of an "anti-terrorist operation" against pro-Russian separatists. Oleksandr Turchynov told parliament…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Pro-Russian activists take control of Horlivka police station

A crowd of pro-Russian activists stormed a police station in the town of Horlivka, near Donetsk, taking control of the…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Gun battle erupts in Kramatorsk

A gun battle has erupted in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatorsk, Ukraine’s acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says. Arsen…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Armed men seize police station in Sloviansk

According to Ukrainian officials, gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing have seized a police station in Sloviansk, near the Russian border.…

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Ukraine: Pro-Russian activists storm government buildings in Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv

Pro-Russian protesters have stormed government buildings in eastern Ukrainian cities Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kharkiv. Protesters clashed with police, waved Russian…

11 years ago

Ukraine protesters killed by police snipers, government inquiry finds

Ukraine's government inquiry found that special police forces were behind the killings of dozens of anti-government protesters in Kiev in…

11 years ago

Viktor Yanukovych holds news conference in Russia

Ukraine's ousted President Viktor Yanukovych has made his first public appearance since being removed from office last week. Viktor Yanukovych…

11 years ago

Ukraine issues arrest warrant for Viktor Yanukovych over mass murder

An arrest warrant has been issued in Ukraine for ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, the interim interior minister has announced. Arsen…

11 years ago

Oleksandr Turchynov named Ukraine’s interim president

Ukraine parliament’s speaker Oleksandr Turchynov has been named as interim president. Oleksandr Turchynov takes charge following the dismissal of President…

11 years ago

Yulia Tymoshenko urges opposition supporters to continue protests

Yulia Tymoshenko has urged opposition supporters in Kiev's Independence Square to continue their protests. Ukraine’s former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, who…

11 years ago

Yulia Tymoshenko arrives in Kiev’s Independence Square

Yulia Tymoshenko has arrived in Kiev’s Independence Square to cheers of thousands, hours after being freed from jail. The former…

11 years ago

Viktor Yanukovych describes Kiev events as coup in TV address

In an address televised before Ukraine’s parliament vote to impeach him, Viktor Yanukovych described events in Kiev as a "coup".…

11 years ago

Ukraine’s parliament votes to remove President Viktor Yanukovych

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to oust President Viktor Yanukovych and hold early presidential elections on May 25. The vote came…

11 years ago

Yulia Tymoshenko released from jail

Ukraine’s former PM Yulia Tymoshenko has been freed from jail. It follows a vote by parliament to release her after…

11 years ago

Yulia Tymoshenko to be freed as Ukraine’s parliament votes without president’s approval

In fast-moving events on Saturday, Ukraine’s parliament voted for opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko to be released immediately. Former PM Yulia…

11 years ago

Ukraine unrest: Viktor Yanukovych leaves Kiev

According to new reports, the Kiev offices of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych are unguarded, with opposition protesters apparently in full…

11 years ago

Ukraine unrest: Viktor Yanukovych and opposition agree to early presidential poll

Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition protesters have agreed to an early presidential poll before the end of the year.…

11 years ago

Ukraine unrest: Viktor Yanukovych announces peace deal with opposition

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych says he has reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks…

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Ukraine: EU imposes sanctions on officials responsible for violence

EU foreign ministers have decided to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials "responsible for violence and excessive force". According to a…

11 years ago

Ukraine unrest: At least 21 protesters killed by security forces in Kiev

New reports claim that at least 21 protesters have been killed by security forces in Kiev following the breakdown of…

11 years ago

Ukraine unrest: EU foreign ministers to meet Viktor Yanukovych and opposition in Kiev

Ukrainian police and anti-government protesters are clashing again, despite a truce agreed between President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders. Some…

11 years ago