Merkel Alarmed by Ukraine’s NATO Ambitions
Germany rejects of a referendum on NATO membership.
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Russia Suspends Coal Supplies to Ukraine
After promising to resupply Ukraine with gas, Russia appears to have found a new energy weapon.
Ukraine Coalition Seeks NATO Membership, Reforms
Five pro-Western parties form a coalition in Ukraine to pursue economic reforms and NATO membership.
West Sees Russian Troops in Ukraine, Fears Mariupol Attack
NATO observes Russian military equipment moving into Ukraine, possibly to support an attack on Mariupol.
Why Russia Can’t Accept the Status Quo in Ukraine
Freezing the War in Donbas would allow Ukraine to get its house in order and deepen its ties with the West.
Renewed Fighting in Donbas as Russia, Ukraine Trade Barbs
Both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire, leading to a new round of fighting in southeastern Ukraine.
Donbas’ Secession Looks Increasingly Permanent
Continued Russian support and an election make it more difficult to reverse the Ukrainian region’s secession.
Russia Wants Guarantees Before Resupplying Gas to Ukraine
Russia wants the European Union to guarantee that it will pay Ukraine’s gas bills before resuming supplies.
Exit Polls Show Gains for Ukraine’s Pro-Europe Parties
Parties in favor of deepening ties with the rest of Europe would gain a majority.
Despite Limited Voting in East, Election Boosts Poroshenko
Despite the insurrection in the east, most Ukrainians back parties that favor closer relations with the West.
Ukraine, Separatists Agree to Ceasefire, Buffer Zone
Ukraine agrees to a truce with pro-Russian separatists, but fighting continues in Donetsk and Mariupol.
Despite Ceasefire, Fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Mariupol
Less than two days after Ukraine’s government and separatists agreed to a truce, fighting resumes in the east.
Russian Troops Enter Ukraine, Advance on Mariupol
Ukraine’s government and NATO say Russian troops have crossed the border and are fighting in the country.
Russia’s Stealth Invasion of Ukraine
To keep Ukraine unstable and weak, Russia needs to make sure the separatists are not defeated.
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity “Essential”: Merkel
While others have acquiesced in Russia’s annexation, Germany insists the Crimea belongs to Ukraine.