David Blair's Blog, page 48

Ukraine: pro-Russian protesters control streets of Mariupol on day after deadly fighting

The second largest city in the troubled Donetsk region is left to protesters as army withdraws to outskirts

Ukraine security forces cede Mariupol streets to pro-Russian protesters after deadly clash

The second largest city in the Donetsk region is under effective control of pro-Russians after army withdraws to perimeter

Vladimir Putin makes triumphant visit to Crimea as '20 separatists killed'

Russian president arrives in Crimea for Victory Day parade as dozens of separatists are reported to have been killed by forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: 'over 20 killed' in Mariupol as Putin marks victory in Crimea

Russian President took a victory lap in his first visit to Crimea since its annexation by Russia, as fighting in eastern Ukraine left scored dead

Ukraine crisis: independence vote in the east to go ahead, state rebels

Ukraine rebels state independence vote in Luhansk and Donetsk will go ahead

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin urges separatists to postpone referendum

The Russian president has backed away from direct confrontation over planned vote on future status of eastern Ukraine

Ukraine close to war, says Germany

Germany has formally advised its citizens to leave east and south Ukraine because it is just a "few steps" away from war

Ukraine crisis: 'Those fascists killed this girl and they will be in hell’'

As the Donetsk region of Ukraine moves closer to outright civil war, David Blair in Kramatorsk found the people engulfed in a climate of fear, with little sign of leadership amid the chaos

Ukraine crisis: Eight killed in bitter battle in Slavyansk

Ambushes deliver a setback for Ukrainian government troops' assault on rebel stronghold

Ukraine crisis: pro-Russian protesters on the march

Pro-Russian protesters storm police HQ in Odessa and government building in Donetsk as Ukraine troops seal off Slavyansk