Ukraine ‘retakes two more cities’
Craig TaylorUkraine’s government says it has retaken two more cities from pro-Russian rebels as crowds rally in the regional capital Donetsk in support of the separatists. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine rebels abandon stronghold
Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine say they have evacuated their eastern stronghold of Sloviansk amid an offensive by the military. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine’s army to ‘win back Crimea’
The new Ukrainian defence minister vows to hold “a victory parade” in Crimea as fighting continues against pro-Russian rebels in the east. BBC News – Europe
Sarkozy: Case against me ‘political’
Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy says the French judiciary is “being used for political ends”, as he is formally investigated for influence peddling. BBC News – Europe
Sarkozy held over influence claims
Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling in an unprecedented step against a former French president. BBC News – Europe
More Ukraine talks amid new clashes
EU leaders join a call between President Poroshenko and President Putin as a truce between government forces and separatists nears its end. BBC News – Europe