Deadly shootout in Sloviansk kills three, breaks uneasy truce on Easter
The promise of a peaceful Easter Sunday was shattered early on April 20, after at least three people were killed
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Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine
At the end a brief message to mark Easter, the holiest day in the Christian calendar, Pope Francis told Roman
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Biden, Bulgarian President Plevneliev discuss Ukraine
US vice president Joe Biden has assured Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev of the US’ “ironclad commitment” to the collective defence
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Diplomats’ promise of de-escalation gets skeptical response
A quadrilateral meeting of top diplomats from Ukraine, the United States, the European Union and Russia has agreed to take
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Russia, West reach agreement on easing Ukraine tensions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says top diplomats from Ukraine, Russia, the European Union, and United States have agreed
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Romania increases gas production amid the Ukrainian crisis
The Romanian government has asked the two largest local gas producers – Petrom and Romgaz – to avoid maintenance work
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Slovakia: Reverse gas flow deal still unsigned
The Slovak government says it is ready to help Ukraine with natural gas supplies, but an agreement between the two
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Bulgarian officials discuss migration, other risks from Ukraine crisis
A special meeting of senior Bulgarian security and government officials on April 17 discussed major aspects of the crisis in
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Putin reserves right to use force in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has “a right” to send troops into Ukraine but hopes he will “not have
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