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Arkady Babchenko died in an ambulance on the way to hospital

Russian journalist shot dead in Kiev

A Russian journalist who wrote for opposition media, Arkady Babchenko, was shot dead in Kiev this evening.

62 fire-fighting units and three trains were involved in the operation

Firemen missing after fuel explosion in Ukraine

Emergency services in Ukraine have stopped a fuel depot fire outside Kiev from spreading but the fate of three firemen missing after the blaze triggered a powerful explosion was unknown.

News • 09 Jun 15

Policemen block anti-gay protesters during the Gay pride parade in Kiev

Seven hurt after scuffles at Kiev gay rights march

At least seven people have been injured after anti-gay activists attacked a gay pride march in Kiev.

News • 06 Jun 15

The trucks are carrying what Russia says is humanitarian aid

Russia dismisses convoy speculation as absurd

Russia has said suggestions it could use a humanitarian aid convoy to Ukraine as a cover for invasion were absurd.

News • 13 Aug 14

The shell landed in the garden of a house in a small town on the Russian called Donetsk

Russia threatens Ukraine after fatal shell attack

Russia has threatened Ukraine with "irreversible consequences" after a man was killed by a shell fired across its border.

News • 14 Jul 14

Ukrainian soldiers take position at a checkpoint near the eastern Ukranian city of Slaviansk

Seven soldiers killed in eastern Ukraine ambush

Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed when their armoured column was ambushed by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine today, the defence ministry and state security service said.

News • 13 May 14

The fighting broke out as police tried to recapture the building

21 killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine

Fighting between troops and pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's southeastern city of Mariupol has left 21 people dead.

News • 09 May 14

Ukrainian activists have also held demonstrations outside the White House

Ukraine's navy chief switches allegiance

Ukraine's navy chief has announced that he has switched allegiance to the pro-Russian authorities of the flashpoint peninsula of Crimea.

News • 03 Mar 14

The new ministers were announced to the crowd in Independence Square in Kiev

Ukrainian parliament approves coalition

Ukraine's parliament has agreed the country should be led by a coalition government and has approved former economy minister Arseny Yatsenyuk to lead it as prime minister.

News • 27 Feb 14

A rosary hangs on a tree at an improvised memorial for demonstrators killed in the capital

Protest leaders name desired cabinet in Ukraine

Ukraine's protest leaders have named ministers they want to form a new government following the overthrow of President Viktor Yanukovych.

News • 26 Feb 14

President Viktor Yanukovych was ousted by parliament after weeks of protests (Pic: EPA)

Britain and US seek to ease tensions over Ukraine

The United States and Britain said tonight that Ukraine should not be a battleground between East and West.

News • 25 Feb 14

Ukraine has gone through a life-changing week, much of which was played out on the streets

A week of deadly upheaval in Ukraine

A snapshot of recent events in Ukraine.

Special Reports • 24 Feb 14

People gather for prayers and to listen to speakers in Independence Square

Russia doubts legitimacy of Ukrainian authorities

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has voiced grave doubts over the legitimacy of the authorities in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych was removed from power.

News • 25 Feb 14

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych earlier denied that he planned to resign

Ukraine's opposition chief wants more protests

Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has urged President Viktor Yanukovych's opponents not to abandon their protests in central Kiev even though parliament has voted to oust him.

News • 24 Feb 14

The body of one of yesterday's victims is carried through Independence Square

Snipers sow death and fear in Kiev

It only takes one word for people on Independence Square - hardy though they are - to dash for cover: "Sniper!"

Special Reports • 21 Feb 14

Protesters burn as the stand behind barricades during clashes with police

A day of bloodshed in Kiev

Here is how a bloody day unfolded on Thursday in Ukraine, marked by an escalation of clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police in which the opposition says at least 60 died.

Special Reports • 20 Feb 14

Bodies lined up in the lobby of Kiev's Hotel Ukraine

Hotel Ukraine 'is now an emergency ward'

RTÉ’s Paul Cunningham reports on a violent, deadly morning in Kiev.

Special Reports • 20 Feb 14

The protests began three months ago following the decision by President Yanukovych to reject a trade deal with the EU

EU agrees to impose sanctions on Ukraine

The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on the Ukraine as at least 75 people have died in violent clashes between police and protesters in Kiev since Tuesday.

News • 21 Feb 14

Wounded protesters lie on the floor of St Michael's

Kiev monastery a sanctuary for protesters

The injured, bloodied and bandaged lay beneath icons and candles on the floor of St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery.

Special Reports • 19 Feb 14

Riot police launch an assault on main protest camp in Kiev (Pic: EPA)

Ukrainian president announces 'truce'

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych announced a "truce" and the start of direct talks with the opposition after holding private talks with three anti-government leaders.

News • 19 Feb 14

Barricades in Grushevskogo street in downtown Kiev (Pic: EPA)

Ukrainian police launch assault on Kiev square

Ukrainian police advanced onto a central Kiev square occupied by protesters, after at least 18 people died in the worst day of violence since demonstrations against President Viktor Yanukovych began 12 weeks ago.

News • 18 Feb 14

A backhoe loader tractor of the Kiev communal services removes an opposition barricade on Grushevsky street

Amnesty deal announced for Ukraine protesters

Ukraine's general prosecutor has announced that he would drop criminal charges against the activists who were detained during the three-month protest as part of an amnesty deal.

News • 16 Feb 14

The decision by Viktor Yanukovych sparked massive protests in Ukraine (Pic: EPA)

Ukrainian opposition demands constitutional change

Ukrainian opposition leaders have demanded constitutional change that would seriously curtail presidential powers.

News • 04 Feb 14

Thousands protested against the government in Kiev yesterday (Pic: EPA)

Opinion poll finds Ukrainians want early elections

A majority of Ukrainians back the opposition's demand for early elections but are about evenly split between supporters and opponents of an association agreement with the European Union, a poll found today.

News • 03 Feb 14

Protests have radicalised in recent weeks in a renewed drive to push out Viktor Yanukovych

Thousands gather in Kiev in fresh protest rally

Over 50,000 protesters have gathered at an anti-government demonstration in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

News • 02 Feb 14