Russia urges caution in east Ukraine
Craig TaylorRussia urges Kiev to avoid force in eastern Ukraine, as the UN discusses the crisis hours before a Ukrainian deadline to pro-Russian militants. BBC News – Europe
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‘Gunfire’ during Ukraine protests
An exchange of fire breaks out in the eastern Ukraine town of Kramatorsk, says the country’s interior minister, amid continuing pro-Russia protests. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine in offer to troubled east
Ukraine’s interim PM Yatsenyuk offers more powers to the turbulent east, where armed pro-Russian protesters are defying the government. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine ultimatum to east activists
Ukraine tells pro-Russia activists occupying buildings in eastern cities the situation will be resolved “by negotiations or force” within 48 hours. BBC News – Europe
Nato warns Russia over Ukraine
Nato says further Russian intervention in Ukraine would be a “historic mistake” as Kiev tries to retake official buildings in the east from separatists. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine emergency talks over unrest
Ukraine’s acting president calls an emergency security meeting in response to pro-Russian protests erupting in three eastern Ukrainian cities. BBC News – Europe