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Kyiv
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
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German pastor in Kyiv
Mareike Aden talks to a German pastor in Kyiv about how events have changed him and his flock.
UN accusations of torture in Ukraine
The UN released a report accusing Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels of torturing and indiscriminately shelling civilians. At least 4,634 people have died and 10,234 have been wounded in the last eight months.
In Donetsk, desperation sets in
Fewer and fewer people in Donetsk have faith in pro-Russian separatists. They don't trust Kyiv either.
Is Ukraine facing an humanitarian crisis?
DW's Roman Goncharenko talks to Helen Seeney about Ukraine and its future.
Ukraine-Russia truce holds
Ukraine has reported a drop in rebel attacks during the second day of a new truce dubbed the "Day of Silence." It remains unclear, however, whether hoped-for peace talks will go ahead.
Reconstruction of MH17 to begin
The wreckage of airliner MH17 will start to be reassembled by Dutch investigators, after arriving at an aircraft hangar. Authorities hope this will reveal the cause of the July crash, which killed all 298 people onboard.
Ceasefire in Luhansk: OSCE
The European security watchdog, the OSCE, says Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels have agreed 'in principle' on a ceasefire in the Luhansk region. A months-old ceasefire has been frequently broken.
Ukraine parliament convenes for first time
Ukraine's new parliament has convened for the first time.
Ukrainians mark 'Euromaidan' anniversary
Ukrainians have gathered in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the start of protests that toppled the country's Kremlin-friendly president. Meanwhile, five pro-Western parties have agreed to form a coalition government.
Revolution of dignity
Ukrainians defeated an autocratic regime, but Bernd Johann warns the new democracy is in peril.
Russian military build-up
The head of NATO has urged Moscow to withdraw Russian troops from inside Ukraine and along their shared border. Germany's foreign minister, meanwhile was holding talks in both Ukraine and Russia.
Kyiv orders state service pullout in east
Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko has decreed an end to the provision of all state services in rebel-held territories of eastern Ukraine. His order covers schools, hospitals, courts, prisons and benefits payments.
Kyiv calls Berlin amid Russian incursion reports
Ukraine's president, speaking with the German chancellor, has accused Russia of a "brutal violation of international law." This followed claims that an armored convoy including 32 tanks had entered eastern Ukraine.
'Compromise solution' in place
Andriy Kobolev is the CEO of Naftogaz, Ukraine's state gas and oil company. He talks to DW about resolving the gas dispute with Russia and providing service to Ukraine's separatist territories.
Kyiv: 32 tanks enter Ukraine
Ukraine's military claims a column of 32 tanks has entered eastern Ukraine. That claim has been denied, however, by a Russian defense ministry spokesman, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.
Ukraine rebel leader sworn in
The leader of a group of separatists in eastern Ukraine has been sworn in as the head of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic. The UN has called the region's election "unfortunate and counterproductive."
Ukraine cyberwar
Cyber warfare is clearly one aspect of the standoff between Kiev and Moscow. Several Ukrainian government and private institutions have been hit. Experts are attempting to help Ukraine protect itself.
Election deception
Separatists in eastern Ukraine staged a farce with Sunday's disputed elections, says Bernd Johann.
Elections held in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine
Voters are going to the polls in two regions of eastern Ukraine controlled by pro-Russia separatists. Kyiv as well as several Western countries, including Germany, have said they will not recognize the results.
Voting underway in Ukraine separatist elections
Voting is underway in two self-declared pro-Russian "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine to elect leaders and parliamentary assemblies. But Kyiv and the West reject the polls' legitimacy.
Whither Ukraine?
Helen Seeney talks to journalist Mareike Aden who was in Kyiv during recent Ukranian elections.
Ukraine's pro-West parties start coalition talks
Ukraine's pro-Western parties have begun coalition talks after securing the most votes in Sunday's parliamentary elections. The new government is tasked with quelling a pro-Russian insurgency in the country's east.
Fighting erupts in Ukraine after election calm
Shelling has erupted in eastern Ukraine a day after the country held a parliamentary election. President Poroshenko says the poll showed majority backing for his plan to negotiate an end to the country's conflict.
Ukraine's war raises concern over possible 'small number of voters'
With huge a huge military presence in parts of the country, Ukraine is holding its first election in wartime. Observer Tana de Zulueta tells DW about the effects this will have on the poll.
Vote to set Ukraine on new path
Ukrainians are preparing to go to the polls in snap elections that are expected to dramatically change the make-up of the country's parliament. Polls put incumbent President Petro Poroshenko's bloc in the lead.
Merkel calls for swift Ukraine gas fix
Angela Merkel has urged Vladimir Putin to adopt a swift solution to a bitter gas dispute with Ukraine, as winter approaches. Russia and Ukraine are at odds over how to deal with Kyiv's huge debt.
Ukraine-Russia talks 'constructive'
Leaders of the EU, Russia and Ukraine have held talks on the crisis in eastern Ukraine. The talks were carried out on the sidelines of a European-Asian summit in Milan.
Russian troops withdraw from Ukrainian border as Kerry, Lavrov meet in Paris
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Paris. The two discussed the withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian border and the sharing of intelligence on "Islamic State."
New Ukraine defense minister nominated
President Petro Poroshenko has made his choice for Ukraine's fourth defense minister of the year, proposing National Guard commander Stephan Poltorak. Poroshenko accepted the previous minister's resignation on Sunday.
Kyiv politicians support proposal to send in German troops
Politicians in Kyiv have welcomed a possible deployment of German troops in Ukraine.
Fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's government has reported fresh fighting around the airport in Donetsk, saying five soldiers were killed there. With the month-old ceasefire still shaky, a German aid convoy has crossed the border from Poland.
Swiss aid worker killed in Donetsk city center
A Red Cross worker has been killed in a mortar attack in Donetsk, in the first shelling reported in the eastern Ukrainian city since Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a ceasefire early in September.
Kyiv and rebels agree buffer zone
Participants at peace talks in Minsk have agreed to create a buffer zone to separate pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian government troops. Negotiators also struck a deal on the withdrawal of foreign fighters.
Deadly fighting in Donetsk
Deadly fighting has broken out in the pro-Russian rebel-held city of Donetsk. It is the first serious violence since lawmakers in Kyiv voted to allow self-rule in Ukraine's restive east as part of a broader peace plan.
Limited self-rule in east Ukraine
The Ukrainian parliament has approved measures that will give the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk limited self-rule and grant amnesty to many pro-Russian separatists. The law also calls for local elections.
Ukraine, EU approve pact
The Ukrainian parliament has ratified an association agreement with the EU, creating closer ties between Ukraine and the bloc. Implementation of the new deal will likely take some time.
Second Russian convoy rolls into Ukraine
A Russian humanitarian convoy has entered rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine. Pro-Moscow separatists were ensuring the security of trucks heading in the direction of the city of Luhansk, according to Russian media.
Rebels 'ready' for ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine's two pro-Russia separatist groups say they will order a ceasefire on Friday if an agreement is reached during European-mediated peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Russia warns NATO, Ukraine
Russia has repeated its opposition to Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO, saying it would 'derail all efforts' in peace talks. Moscow's comments come ahead of the start of a NATO summit in Wales.
NATO to boost Kyiv support
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is due to update world leaders on negotiations with Russia before a NATO summit begins in Wales. There, the alliance will discuss greater protection for Eastern Europe.
On the same page?
Comments from both Ukrainian President Poroshenko and Russian President Putin seem to indicate the two sides of the east Ukraine conflict are coming to an agreement. The details and timeline, however, remain unclear.
More US troops to Baltics
The US will station more troops and aircraft to the Baltics, the US President Barack Obama has announced. His visit is aimed at reassuring nerves over Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Ukraine truce reached?
Ukraine and Russia have announced common ground and what appears to be a truce in their ongoing conflict. Kyiv has spoken of a "ceasefire regime" while Moscow has denied any ceasefire but steps towards "peace."
Ceasefire reached: Ukraine
Ukraine's president says a ceasefire deal with Russia has been reached. Moscow says the two countries agreed on steps towards peace, but not a ceasefire, as Russia "is not a party to the conflict."
Putin: 'statehood' talks needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appealed for immediate "substantive talks" on the future status of eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, separatists in the country's east are preparing an offensive on a major port city.
'Point of no return' nears
The European Union appears set to step up sanctions on Russia over the situation in eastern Ukraine. Not only the country's president has warned that Ukraine is "close to the point of no return."
EU debates tougher sanctions
A number of EU foreign ministers are pushing for stronger sanctions against Russia for its actions in eastern Ukraine. It follows NATO allegations that Moscow sent "well over 1,000 troops" across the border.
Russia in eastern Ukraine?
Rebels have taken territory from government forces in eastern Ukraine, as Western intelligence claims Russian army units are operating in the country. Kyiv said Russian military trucks crossed the border on Wednesday.
Russian troops held in Ukraine?
Kyiv claims to have captured 10 Russian soldiers after they crossed the border into Ukraine. But an unnamed Russian source told Russian Ria Novosti news agency that the troops had accidentally strayed into Ukraine.
Ukraine talks in Belarus
Maintaining good relations with Kyiv and Moscow, Belarus is neutral ground for Ukraine talks.
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