US urges Russia action on Ukraine
Craig TaylorUS Vice-President Joe Biden, on a visit to Kiev, says Russia must “stop talking and start acting” to defuse the Ukraine crisis. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine probes deaths in tense east
Ukraine says it will launch an investigation into a fatal shooting in the east of the country which has raised tension with Russia further. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine calls Easter truce in east
Ukraine suspends operations against pro-Russian militants occupying government offices in the east over Easter, but the stand-off remains. BBC News – Europe
East Ukraine militants snub deal
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine refuse to leave official buildings, just hours after an international deal was reached to defuse the crisis. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine military column ‘disarmed’
Ukraine’s defence ministry says six of its armoured vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian militants, amid mounting tension in eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine begins ‘anti-terror’ action
Tension is high in eastern Ukraine as the authorities in Kiev announce the start of an “anti-terrorist operation” against pro-Russian separatists there. BBC News – Europe