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Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych. They want Yanukovych to resign. This, after he withdrew from an agreement which would have paved the way for Kiev to join the European Union. Pro-EU demonstrators accuse Yanukovych of shelving the deal under Russia\'s Pressure. Out of anger at Russia, they have torn down a statue of Vladimir Lenin, the late founder of the former Soviet Union, of which Ukraine used to be a republic. Meanwhile, the security service has begun investigating alleged attempts by the opposition to topple the government. The investigation is said to be targeting opposition figures who demand Yanukovych step down.

[07 Apr 2014] Lavrov warns Kiev against possible use of force against pr-Russian protesters - English

Deadly clashes in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. At least five anti-government protesters are killed and scores of others-- including police officers-- are injured. Reports say over 47 police officers and 150 protesters were injured in the clashes. Violence erupted as protesters gathered outside the parliament building. Opposition lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to pass constitutional changes stripping President Viktor Yanukovych of some of his powers. A group of protesters also attacked the ruling-party headquarters. Russia blamed the policies of Western countries for the latest clashes between pro-E-U protesters and police. The E-U and the U-S on the one side and Russia on the other, have accused each other of interfering in Ukraine\'s internal affairs.

[27 Mar 2014] Members of far-right militia group storm parliament in Kiev - English

[02 Jan 2015] Kiev reports first military death in 2015 - English

[22 Feb 2015] Kiev, pro-Russians agree to withdraw heavy weapons from eastern frontline - English

[19 May 2014] Russia is urging Kiev to withdraw its forces from eastern Ukraine instantly - English

[05 Sep 2014] Kiev expresses readiness to open ceasefire deal with pro-Russians - English

Tensions between Ukraine, Europe and Russia are running high over Kiev\'s decision to suddenly scrap plans to sign a deal with the European Union. Russia is now accusing the Europeans of blackmailing Kiev to sign an association agreement with the EU. The Russian president says the E-U is using threats and pressure to shift Ukraine out of Russia\'s orbit. Vladimir Putin has also criticized the E-U for supporting protests against scrapping the deal. Putin made the comments shortly after the E-U accused Kiev of bowing to Russian pressure. On Thursday, Ukraine suspended signing the association agreement with Europe, citing economic concerns and trade issues with Russia. The decision has sparked protests in Kiev. Demonstrators have taken to the streets to oppose the government move, with the opposition leaders joining the rallies.

[18 Apr 2014] Self-proclaimed People\'s Republic of Donetsk takes control of Seversk - English

[03 Sep 2014] Ukraine, Russia lay out plans for ceasefire - English

[17 Aug 2012] Ramadan in Ukraine Ramadan in Afghanistan Anfal 0genocide - English

They are holding Syrian and Ukrainian flags, which symbolize solidarity between the two nations. This peaceful gathering in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev speaks against terrorism in Syria, which protesters say, is sponsored by some Arab and Western governments. Ukraine has been supporting the Syrian government since the unrest began in March 2011 in the Arab nation. These people say they feel free to protest here as Ukraine is against any foreign military intervention, especially if it claims thousands of lives.

Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the European Union. The refusal to sign the deal triggered major street protests by the opposition supporters, who want Ukraine to become closer to the EU and distance itself from Russia. Clashes erupted several times between the anti-government protesters and police forces during the demonstrations. Several arrests were made in the course of the protests as well. In an effort to calm the political unrest, Yanukovych on Wednesday invited all parties, including the opposition, to engage in dialog to resolve the crisis facing the country. Ukrainian opposition leaders rejected Yanukovych\'s offer of negotiations, calling for dismissal of his government and release of detained protesters. Russia has criticized Western nations for interfering in Ukraine, saying protests against Kiev\'s decision to back away from the EU deal were destabilizing the former Soviet state. The Russian parliament, the State Duma, in a non-binding statement on Tuesday urged the West to \"stop mounting external pressure on the politics of a country that is brotherly to us.\" The lower house of parliament also called on Ukrainian opposition forces to \"stop illegal actions\" over the political crisis.

Ukraine\'s political crisis has dominated the summit between the European Union and Russia, with Russian President Vladimir Putin assuring Ukrainians that Moscow would honor a loan deal whatever government emerges in Kiev. Despite that, trade talks between the EU and former soviet states continue to create tensions. The EU blames pressure from Moscow for the breakdown in trade negotiations between the EU and Ukraine. The EU also claims this has led to the current crisis in Ukraine. The EU and Russia have been negotiating a \'new basic agreement\', as it is called, for years.

Ukraine\'s ousted president Victor Yanukovych has spoken, from Russia: Among the key points he made in his reaction to the events in his country: he said he still saw himself as the Ukrainian president and as such believed that Crimea must remain part of Ukraine, even though he would not run for the May presidential elections, blasting the West for allegedly betraying a Feb. 21 agreement between the government and the opposition. Meanwhile in Crimea, where the Russian navy fleet is located: it was voted that concurrent to the May presidential elections in Ukraine, Crimea would hold a referendum on its future status, whether it will remain part of Ukraine or will join Russia. What would NATO\'s reaction be, who has warned it considered Ukraine\'s future to be \"key to Euro-Atlantic security\" and assured the new government in Kiev that the alliance would back its \"sovereignty.\"

Ukraine\'s ousted president Victor Yanukovych has spoken, from Russia: Among the key points he made in his reaction to the events in his country: he said he still saw himself as the Ukrainian president and as such believed that Crimea must remain part of Ukraine, even though he would not run for the May presidential elections, blasting the West for allegedly betraying a Feb. 21 agreement between the government and the opposition. Meanwhile in Crimea, where the Russian navy fleet is located: it was voted that concurrent to the May presidential elections in Ukraine, Crimea would hold a referendum on its future status, whether it will remain part of Ukraine or will join Russia. What would NATO\'s reaction be, who has warned it considered Ukraine\'s future to be \"key to Euro-Atlantic security\" and assured the new government in Kiev that the alliance would back its \"sovereignty.\"

[16 Mar 2014] Moscow insists referendum on Crimea\'s secession from Ukraine legal - English

[31 Mar 2014] Merkel welcomes Russia partial withdrawal of troops - English

[07 Apr 2014] INfocus - Was Crimean independence referendum free and fair? (P.1) - English

[07 Apr 2014] INfocus - Was Crimean independence referendum free and fair? (P.2) - English

[07 Apr 2014] Press TV poll: 62% of respondents say more Ukrainian region to join Russia - English

[07 Apr 2014] The Debate - Ukraine: A New Separation (P.2) - English

[07 Apr 2014] The Debate - Ukraine: A New Separation (P.1) - English

[11 Apr 2014] The Debate - Ukraine Upheavals (P.1) - English

[11 Apr 2014] The Debate - Ukraine Upheavals (P.2) - English

[11 Apr 2014] US sanctions 7 Crimean individuals, gas company - English

[13 Apr 2014] Kharkiv city Council occupied by pro-Russia protesters - English