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Petro Poroshenko
Petro Poroshenko is the current Ukrainian President.
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'Weapons won't help' resolve Ukraine crisis
Chancellor Angela Merkel has reiterated Germany's position against arming government forces in the Ukraine conflict.
Merkel calls on Russia to 'do its bit'
Chancellor Merkel has told a security conference that Moscow must to its bit to resolve the crisis in eastern Ukraine.
Merkel plays down expectations
Chancellor Angela Merkel has played down expectations ahead of Moscow talks aimed at ending the fighting in Ukraine.
Humanitarian truce in eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russia separatists and Kyiv officials have reached a truce for evacuation of a besieged town in eastern Ukraine.
Merkel, Hollande to Moscow for peace talks
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande are set to put a peace initiative to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Kerry: Putin can 'end this war'
US Secretary of State John Kerry says the conflict in Ukraine cannot end with a "one-sided peace."
Kerry urges diplomacy in Ukraine
Russian aggression is the biggest threat to Ukraine, the US Secretary of State said after talks with Ukraine's president
Deadly shelling of Donetsk hospital
More than ten civilians have been killed in the past 24 hours of intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop bloodshed in Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts are continuing aimed at bringing an end to the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine announces troop call-up
Ukraine’s government will call up a fourth wave of troops since the start of separatist hostilities in mid-April.
Battle rages at Donetsk airport
The Ukrainian military has claimed victory in the battle for the Donetsk airport.
Kremlin accuses Poroshenko of rejecting peace plan
Russian President Putin sent a letter with a peace plan to his Ukrainian counterpart, which he says the latter refused.
Heavy fighting resumes in eastern Ukraine
Intense fighting has been reported between government forces and pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Merkel presses Putin on Ukraine crisis
The German chancellor has criticized Russia for its attitude on Ukraine's separatist forces.
Ukraine preparing for war despite peace talks
In the face of ongoing ceasefire talks in Berlin and a summit next week in Kazakhstan, Ukraine is arming its military for war. European leaders are becoming less optimistic about the Kazakhstan plan.
Merkel, Hollande call Kyiv for crisis talk
The leaders of Germany and France spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko by phone on Sunday, discussing economic reforms and a tenuous ceasefire that has been repeatedly violated since September.
'Real' ceasefire in Ukraine: Poroshenko
Three days after a new ceasefire was imposed in eastern Ukraine with pro-Russian rebels, President Petro Poroshenko has said that a "real" truce was in place. He has warned, however, that the situation remains "fragile."
Ukraine-Russia truce holds
Ukraine has reported a drop in rebel attacks during the second day of a new truce dubbed the "Day of Silence." It remains unclear, however, whether hoped-for peace talks will go ahead.
Doubtful Ukraine peace talks
As Ukraine begins a "Day of Silence" in a bid to rejuvenate the failing truce with pro-Russian separatists, plans for new peace talks remain uncertain. Neither side has confirmed attendance in Minsk, Belarus.
Ukrainians mark 'Euromaidan' anniversary
Ukrainians have gathered in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the start of protests that toppled the country's Kremlin-friendly president. Meanwhile, five pro-Western parties have agreed to form a coalition government.
'Mariupol is Ukraine'
Tensions are rising in Ukraine's southern port city of Mariupol, as Kitty Logan reports.
Ceasefire broken, fighting continues at airport
After faltering since it was signed on September 5, both sides of the Ukrainian conflict have said they will withdraw from the Minsk ceasefire agreement. Fighting has already resumed at Donetsk airport.
Zakharchenko 'to win' rebel vote
Alexander Zakharchenko, the main rebel leader in Ukraine's largest separatist region, is due to win a disputed election, according to an exit poll. Kyiv and Western governments say they won't recognize the results.
East-West confrontation
The Kremlin's actions are leading the world to a new Cold War, says DW's Ingo Mannteufel.
Ukraine exit polls point West
Exit polls indicate parties favoring a pro-Western direction have won the most votes in Ukraine's parliamentary elections. The biggest share was won by the party of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Ukraine votes in landmark polls
Ukrainians are voting in general elections, widely expected to deliver a pro-Western parliamentary majority. The elections will spotlight President Poroshenko's truce deal with Russian President Putin.
Quadriga - Ukraine Election – Step toward Stability?
Ukrainian voters head to the ballot box on Sunday to elect a new parliament. President Petro Poroshenko pressed for an early vote in hopes of gaining a stable governing majority. But the bloody civil strife in the east of the country, the conflict with Russia over gas supplies and an economy on the brink of collapse are immense obstacles to achieving political normality.
Ukraine "disagreements"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says "no breakthough" has been made in direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Though some EU leaders said real progress had been made, Russia complained of "difficulties."
Renewed deadly violence in eastern Ukraine
Several people have been reported killed in eastern Ukraine as violence flared despite a fragile ceasefire. The fighting has centered on the area around the government-held Donetsk airport.
Poroshenko: Worst part of war is over
The most dangerous time for the conflict in eastern Ukraine appears to be over, according to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The country, he says, now stands ready to move forward and apply to join the EU.
Poroshenko talks to US Congress
President Petro Poroshenks says Ukraine is on the "forefront of the global fight for democracy." Ukraine has beefed up defenses in the east, where a nearly two-week ceasefire with separatists is looking shaky.
Radical changes since Ukraine truce: Poroshenko
Ukraine's President says the situation in the country's wartorn east has changed 'radically' since a truce was signed last week. Poroshenko also promised to act quickly to grant more autonomy to pro-Russian regions.
Ceasefire broken
Multiple witnesses have reported explosions and artillery fire in eastern Ukraine. This comes a day after Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels declared a ceasefire.
NATO to boost Kyiv support
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is due to update world leaders on negotiations with Russia before a NATO summit begins in Wales. There, the alliance will discuss greater protection for Eastern Europe.
Ukraine truce reached?
Ukraine and Russia have announced common ground and what appears to be a truce in their ongoing conflict. Kyiv has spoken of a "ceasefire regime" while Moscow has denied any ceasefire but steps towards "peace."
Ceasefire reached: Ukraine
Ukraine's president says a ceasefire deal with Russia has been reached. Moscow says the two countries agreed on steps towards peace, but not a ceasefire, as Russia "is not a party to the conflict."
Call for 'immediate ceasefire'
An "immediate ceasefire, without conditions" must be the top priority at talks in Minsk, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has urged. He also said there would be "no military intervention" by Russia in Ukraine.
Putin: 'statehood' talks needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appealed for immediate "substantive talks" on the future status of eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, separatists in the country's east are preparing an offensive on a major port city.
EU to prepare tougher sanctions
EU leaders have agreed to prepare tougher sanctions that could be imposed on Russia within days. The concensus emerged after several hours of talks to decide how to respond to the deepening crisis in eastern Ukraine.
'Point of no return' nears
The European Union appears set to step up sanctions on Russia over the situation in eastern Ukraine. Not only the country's president has warned that Ukraine is "close to the point of no return."
Poroshenko, Putin claim headway
Ukraine’s president says officials will prepare a "roadmap" to a ceasefire with separatists in the country’s east. Petro Poroshenko made his statement after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Belarus.
On a different path
The Ukrainian and Russian leaders have spelled out their concerns on the effects of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. They set out their contrasting priorities at a summit in Minsk.
Putin and Poroshenko meet
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine have begun what promise to be difficult multilateral talks in the Belarusian capital. The comes at a time of extremely high tension between the two neighboring countries.
Ukraine talks in Belarus
Maintaining good relations with Kyiv and Moscow, Belarus is neutral ground for Ukraine talks.
Ukraine's parliament dissolved
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has dissolved the country's parliament. The move paves the way for new parliamentary elections that could enhance his government's legitimacy.
'Column from Russia' in Ukraine
Ukraine has said its forces have been fighting an armored column that crossed into the country from Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow has announced plans to sent a second aid convoy to eastern Ukraine.
Merkel holds Ukraine talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a ceasefire from Russia and Ukraine at talks with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv. She said the territorial integrity of Ukraine was "essential."
Merkel talks to Poroshenko
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Ukraine’s president have discussed deliveries of weapons to separatists, allegedly from Moscow. The top diplomats from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Berlin on Sunday.
Russia aid convoy under scrutiny
A large Russian convoy carrying aid has left Moscow for Ukraine, ostensibly to work with the Red Cross. However, the relief organization says it has not yet approved the operation, raising fears about Russia’s motives.
Separatist proposes ceasefire
A leader of the surrounded separatists in eastern Ukraine says he is ready to agree to a ceasefire to prevent a "humanitarian catastrophe." There was no immediate government response to the truce offer.
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