Russian journalist shot dead in Kiev A Russian journalist who wrote for opposition media, Arkady Babchenko, was shot dead in Kiev this evening. Ukraine • 30 May 18
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 … News • 09 Jun 15
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
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
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
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 … News • 13 May 14
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
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
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 … News • 27 Feb 14
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
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
A week of deadly upheaval in Ukraine A snapshot of recent events in Ukraine. Special Reports • 24 Feb 14
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
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 … News • 24 Feb 14
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
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 … Special Reports • 20 Feb 14
Hotel Ukraine 'is now an emergency ward' RTÉ’s Paul Cunningham reports on a violent, deadly morning in Kiev. Special Reports • 20 Feb 14
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 … News • 21 Feb 14
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
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
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 … News • 18 Feb 14
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 … News • 16 Feb 14
Ukrainian opposition demands constitutional change Ukrainian opposition leaders have demanded constitutional change that would seriously curtail presidential powers. News • 04 Feb 14
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 … News • 03 Feb 14
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