East Ukraine

Military conflict will not benefit anyone, Erdogan tells Putin

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country does not recognise the steps against Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and that this is Ankara's principled stance.

US expresses concerns over Russia-Ukraine military tensions

US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley speaks to Ukraine Armed Forces Commander in Chief Ruslan Khomchak and Russian Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Valery Gerasimov to express concern over reported Russian troop movement on Kiev's borders.

How Russia is slowly encircling Europe

Described as a Cold War casualty, Russia has been reasserting itself both politically and militarily. Experts argue that Moscow aims to reclaim its old glory.

ICJ rejects Ukraine's request for anti-Russia measures

The UN's top court dismisses Ukraine's bid for urgent measures to halt Russia's alleged money and arms transfer into Ukraine's east. But the court warned Moscow to protect ethnic rights in the Russian-annexed Crimea.

Explosions at checkpoint kill at least four in east Ukraine

At least four civilians, including a pregnant woman, have been killed by explosions at a checkpoint crossing in east Ukraine, says the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.