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Petro Poroshenko
Petro Poroshenko is the current Ukrainian President.
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Australia seeks MH17 answers
Of the nearly 300 people killed in the MH17 plane crash, 28 were Australian nationals. As the country takes part in a day of mourning, the government is pointing the finger at Russia for its role in the tragedy.
Separatists pledge to cooperate
The OSCE has said that pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have pledged to give a team of investigators safe access to the debris of a Malaysia Airlines jet. Some have suggested the jet may have been shot down.
Rebels kill dozens in Ukraine
Pro-Russia insurgents have fired rockets at a border post in Ukraine, killing dozens of government troops, according to a Ukrainian official. Meanwhile, Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Kyiv to exercise restraint.
Kyiv pushes on with offensive
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has vowed to continue Kyiv's military offensive against pro-Russian separatists. Government troops have advanced to Donetsk after capturing the rebel stronghold of Slovyansk.
Slovyansk separatists 'flee'
Pro-Russian separatists have reportedly left the eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk, which they had controlled since April. This prompted President Petro Poroshenko to order the Ukrainian flag be raised over the city.
Poroshenko: Ukraine will talk
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has proposed a venue for talks on the country’s conflict. But Poroshenko says he is waiting for a response from the other side.
Ukrainian troops back in fight
Ukraine has resumed its assault on separatists. A fresh round of attacks on Tuesday followed the expiration of a tenuous 10-day truce.
EU sanctions delayed
European Union leaders have decided to delay imposing further sanctions on Russia over its alleged actions in Ukraine. However, they have also prepared fresh sanctions so that they could be imposed at short notice.
Sharp rise in refugees
The United Nations refugee agency has reported a sharp rise in the number of people fleeing eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists control a number of key cities in the region.
New EU associates sign on
The leaders of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova have signed deals with the EU designed to strengthen political and trade ties with the bloc. Russia's reaction was almost instant, and it wasn't a message of congratulation.
Leaders lash out at Putin
Ukraine’s president has called on Russia to support his peace plan before a weeklong ceasefire expires late Friday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed frustration with the lack of progress under the ceasefire.
Talking out the conflict
Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande have spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. John Kerry says Putin should prove he is committed to peace and stop supporting separatists.
'Decisive' week for Ukraine
Germany's foreign minister is set to hold talks with Ukraine's president in a bid to end the fighting in the east of that country. This comes after pro-Russian separatists agreed to observe a cease-fire declared by Kyiv.
Separatists cease fire
Separatist leaders in two main areas of eastern Ukraine have agreed to observe a ceasefire until June 27. EU leaders have met in Brussels to discuss the continued crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine's peace plan unveiled
The new Western-backed Ukrainian president has released a peace plan designed to end a separatist uprising in the east. Russia, meanwhile, has rejected criticism of a troop deployment to its shared border with Ukraine.
Merkel, Hollande pressure Putin
The leaders of France and Germany have called on Russia to support a cease-fire plan, proposed by Ukraine's president, under threat of sanctions. Meanwhile, heavy fighting has been reported in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine to sign EU economic deal
After over half a year of waiting, Ukraine plans to sign a key economic deal with the EU next week. Meanwhile, NATO has reported a fresh buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine’s border, a move it calls "regrettable."
Kyiv confirms key appointments
Ukraine's parliament has confirmed the appointments of several key ministers in the country's new government. The former Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Pavlo Klimkin, was appointed as foreign minister.
Poroshenko proposes ceasefire
Ukraine’s president has proposed a unilateral ceasefire by the government in the country’s east. An explosion at a key pipeline in Ukraine has not disrupted the flow of gas to Europe, Russia’s Gazprom has announced.
Separatists given Russian arms
Russian tanks, heavy weaponry and rocket launchers have been sent to Ukraine in recent days. The US State Department confirmed the armory is now in the hands of the separatists in the east of the country.
'Civilian corridors' for Ukraine
Ukraine's new president has ordered 'civilian corridors' for escape from the country's conflict-ridden east. It comes as Germany's foreign minister hails a readiness on all sides to end the months-long crisis.
Fulfill their hopes
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has to meet high expectations, says DW's Bernd Johann.
Ukraine inauguration
Ukraine's president-elect, Petro Poroshenko, is set to be sworn into office amid ongoing hostilities in the country's east. His inauguration could pave the way for direct talks with Moscow aimed at ending the crisis.
Putin praises Ukraine president
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced optimism about a resolution of the Ukraine crisis after meeting the country's president-elect. Putin was also positive about informal talks with US President Barack Obama.
Poroshenko, Putin meet
Ukraine's president-elect has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in France. Their short, informal meeting came on the sidelines of ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Ukraine vows to restore peace
Ukraine says it will continue its military offensive against separatists in the east until peace and order return. It follows more fighting around the city of Slovyansk and the shooting down of a Ukrainian helicopter.
'The right man'
The new Ukrainian president could lead the country out of its crisis, Gunther Krichbaum tells DW.
Bitter chocolate
Chocolate billionaire Petro Poroshenko faces a host of challenges as Ukraine's president-elect.
Separatists close Donetsk airport
Pro-Russian separatists have shut down the main airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk. The closure comes one day after rebels thwarted voting across parts of the country's east in Sunday's presidential election.
'Chocolate King' claims win
Petro Poroshenko, a billionaire confectionery manufacturer, has claimed victory in Ukraine's presidential vote after exit polls showed a clear majority. He has vowed to bring peace to the country.
Poroshenko set to be Ukraine's President
Early results from Ukraine's presidential poll indicate that Petro Poroshenko has won the absolute majority of the votes. He said that his victory meant voters had chosed the path of "European Integration."
Ukraine votes for new president
Polls have opened in Ukraine for presidential elections widely predicted to deliver power to a pro-West candidate. But separatists in the east have disrupted the vote.
An easy victory?
With rival Yulia Tymoshenko falling in the polls, Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko may have it made.
Oligarch Poroshenko to run for Ukrainian presidency
Petro Poroshenko has officially become a candidate for Ukraine's presidential elections in May. He's ahead in the polls.
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