Now playing Next Belgium EU extends Russian sanctions as talks between Moscow and Kyiv due in Minsk As conflict rages in eastern Ukraine, the European Union has extended current sanctions against Russia until September. At an extraordinary meeting 30/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine troops called up ahead of fresh talks announced for Friday As fighting rages on in east Ukraine, Belarus has announced the next round of talks between Kyiv, Moscow and the OSCE would take place in Minsk on 29/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Prisoner exchange in eastern Ukraine, as witnessed by euronews In a conflict that has killed more than 5,000 people, a war of words – and accusations – is also raging in eastern Ukraine. Around the town of 29/01/2015
Now playing Next Europe News Ukrainian expats rally for tougher EU sanctions Ukrainian expats protested on Wednesday outside the EU’s headquarters in Brussels as foreign ministers prepare to meet to discuss sanctions against 28/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian rebel attacks on city of Mariupol are condemned by the UN as a war crime The US and Russia differ on who is to blame for the recent escalation in fighting in Ukraine at a special UN Security Council meeting. 26/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine International concern grows after fighting in Ukraine escalates Diplomatic pressure is being brought to bear on both sides in Ukraine’s conflict after the weekend saw some of the worst fighting in recent months 25/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Poroshenko remains committed to Minsk peace deal Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addressed emergency session of the National Security and Defence Council on Sunday. He said de-escalating the 25/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Kyiv vigil for victims of Mariupol shelling People gathered in Kyiv to remember those killed during heavy shelling in Mariupol on Saturday, one day after rebels rejected a peace deal and 24/01/2015
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Now playing Next World News US denounces Russia's 'occupation plan' for Ukraine In a blunt exchange at a UN Security Council meeting, the US accuses Russia of formulating an 'occupation plan' for Ukraine. Russia blames Washington and Kyiv for upsurge in fighting. 22/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia called upon to put pressure on rebels at Ukraine crisis talks in Berlin A withdrawal of heavy weapons and an observed demarcation line look to have been agreed - on paper at least - at urgent Ukraine crisis talks in Berlin 22/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia has up to 9,000 troops in Ukraine, says Poroshenko Ukraine claims Russia has up to 9,000 troops on its territory as fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian forces intensifies in the east of 21/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine military accuses Russia of direct attack on its forces In one of its strongest criticisms yet of Moscow, Kyiv has claimed that its military came under direct attack from Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. 20/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh troop incursion as fierce fighting rages over Donetsk airport Ukraine says some 700 Russian troops have crossed the border into its territory as fierce fighting continues for control of Donetsk airport. There 19/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers claim to have wrested control of Donetsk airport from pro-Russian rebels Ukrainian government forces claim the upper hand in fierce fighting for control of Donetsk airport. Video claiming to show pro-Russian rebels inside the terminal shows what appears to a be a well-equi 18/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainians remember 13 killed in Volnovakha Thousands marched to Independence square in Kyiv on Sunday. “I am Volnovakha” read some of the banners referring to the town where 13 people died 18/01/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Kyiv claims victory in new battle for control of Donetsk airport Kyiv says its troops have retaken control of areas lost to rebels around Donetsk airport 18/01/2015