Ukraine Launches Major Offensive To Retake Donetsk Airport
After a night of intense shelling by government forces, much of the airport has reportedly been retaken from Russian-backed separatists.
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The Russian Who Claims Credit For Fanning The Flames In Ukraine
Igor Girkin claims to have touched off the conflagration, and he says he's proud of what he did. The former member of the Russian security service has a knack for turning up in tumultuous places.
Ukrainian Peace Talks Put On Hold
The talks that began on Wednesday were expected to be continued today in Minsk. Belarus, which is hosting the dialogue, declined to comment on the reason.
Pope Francis: 'Many Tears This Christmas'
In his annual Christmas Day blessing, the pontiff condemned killing in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan and the "brutal persecution" of religious and ethnic minorities.
Russia Says It Won't 'Cave In' To New Western Sanctions
The reaction comes after President Obama signed an executive order on Friday slapping economic sanctions on Crimea, a day after the EU approved similar measures.
Putin: Sanctions, Falling Oil Prices Causing Ruble's Tumble
In a year-end news conference, the Russian president said the worst-case scenario for his country's economy would involve two more years of unease.
Clearing Of MH17 Debris Begins In Eastern Ukraine
The Boeing 777 that crashed over the area on July 17, killing nearly 289 aboard, is widely believed to have been downed by a Russian-built, rebel-operated surface-to-air missile battery.
Putin Gets Frosty Reception At G20 In Australia
President Obama and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper were among those who gave the Russian leader an earful over Moscow's involvement in Ukraine.
Despite Truce, Heavy Shelling Resumes In Donetsk
In the fiercest fighting in weeks, pro-Russian separatists appear to have renewed a push to seize the city's airport.
Ukraine Says Russia Is Sending Tanks, Artillery Across The Border
The alleged movement continues to put into question a ceasefire that went into effect in September. It also comes after separatists held elections and Russia recognized them.