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'Blatant violation of international law': World leaders flock on Twitter after Vladimir Putin recognises Ukrainian rebel territories

Poland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called this act aggression towards Ukraine that requires a firm response

Russian tanks, artillery, combat troops entering east Ukraine: NATO

The Ukraine crisis has sent relations between Russia and the West plummeting to their lowest point since the Cold War.

Ukraine's President Poroshenko offers temporary autonomy to rebel-held regions

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has proposed granting temporary autonomy to some rebel-held areas in the eastern part of the country.

Vladimir Putin's goal is to eliminate our country: Ukraine's PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Saturday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of wanting to wipe out Ukraine as an independent country.

Ukraine crisis: China opposes additional EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union on Sunday threatened Russia with new trade sanctions, but sharp divisions among leaders at a summit in Brussels left the timing of any measures uncertain.

Poroshenko slams Moscow as Ukraine, Russia clash at eastern border

Poroshenko said there would be changes in Ukraine's military top brass because of the events of last week.

Ukraine's soldiers are fighting against Russian tanks, says Kiev military

Ukraine's troops on Monday were battling a Russian tank contingent in the eastern city of Lugansk, Kiev said.

Indian Embassy in Kiev urges students to postpone travel to Ukraine

The Indian Embassy in Kiev advised Indian students planning to return for their new academic year in institutions in Ukraine to postpone their travel.

India evacuates 1,000 nationals from violence-hit Ukraine

India is making arrangements to evacuate close to 1,000 nationals, mostly students, from Ukraine's violence-hit Lugansk region, said an official.

Ukraine: Rebel leaders calls for more fighters to join their insurgency

Rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine launched a desperate appeal today for more fighters to join their insurgency against Kiev's rule, saying even women were welcome.