Merkel: Ukraine Crisis Makes EU Eastern Partnership ‘More Important’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the crisis in Ukraine makes the European Union's partnership with six eastern countries "more important than ever."
Merkel: Ukraine calmer, but still short of ceasefire
Arseniy Yatsenyuk has traveled to Berlin for talks with Angela Merkel.
Munich hangs Ukraine hopes on Merkel-Hollande plan
The Munich Security Conference is very different than in past years, writes Michael Knigge. The conflict in Ukraine has not only altered the mood in Munich, but given the meeting a strong purpose.
New Ukraine peace initiative: Merkel, Hollande to travel to Kyiv, Moscow
As violence escalates in Ukraine, German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande have said they will travel to Kyiv and then Moscow to present a new initiative for peace in Ukraine.
EU to call for expanded Russian sanctions
EU sanctions against Russia are to remain in place until December and expand in scope, according to a draft statement from EU foreign ministers obtained by reporters. This comes as violence in eastern Ukraine increases.
