Separatists in Donbas have more tanks than Germany, France, and Czech Republic combined
The armed forces of “LNR” and “DNR” have accumulated significant reserves of heavy weapons.
Pennard cafe worker emails Vladimir Putin in protest as Ukranian pilot is held
A CAFE worker from Gower has emailed Vladimir Putin protesting about the detention of a Ukrainian fighter pilot.
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.
Ukraine's latest violence hits hospital, kindergartens
At least 5 killed in artillery strike in eastern Ukraine.
Donetsk clinic faces cold amid fighting
Donetsk Psychiatric Hospital No. 1 has been struggling with an extremely cold winter and its proximity to the frontlines in the conflict between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.
UN Security Council, OSCE to discuss escalating violence in Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts are continuing in an attempt to end the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine. A quick breakthrough is not expected, with both sides blaming each other for the deadly shelling of Mariupol over the weekend.