David Blair's Blog, page 50

Biden lands in Kiev as Russia accuses Ukraine of breaching deal

US Vice President arrives in Kiev as clock ticks on a White House warning of further sanctions against Moscow if it fails to make good on Geneva deal

Ukraine crisis: Peril increases as 'provocation' becomes word of the day

Denunciation of violent acts as 'provocations' by both Kiev authorities and pro-Russian separatists shows how dangerous crisis has become, David Blair writes

Four dead after gun battle in eastern Ukraine

First deaths since signing of Geneva accord raise tensions in eastern Ukraine and dash hopes of a truce for Easter

Ukraine crisis: stalemate in east of country

Authorities suspend 'anti-terrorist' operation and radicals stay inside government buildings as Geneva agreement makes no difference on ground

Ukraine crisis: 'The last time someone wrote a text like that was under the Nazis'

Chief Rabbi of Donetsk denounces leaflet handed to Jewish citizens ordering them to register with Donetsk authorities, as separatists deny involvement

Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists snub Geneva deal

Leader of self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' say they won't leave occupied buildings unless new leaders in Kiev also withdraw

Ukraine crisis: Tensions run high as three die in Mariupol

David Blair hears how attempts to storm a Ukrainian army base ended in bloodshed

Ukraine Dispatch: Tensions run high as three die in Mariupol

David Blair hears how attempts to storm a Ukrainian army base ended in bloodshed

Ukraine crisis: strange day in the life of the 'Donetsk People’s Republic'

City tries to continue as normal as armed pro-Russian separatists slowly take over

Ukraine crisis: Kiev accuses Russia of 'terrorism' as grip slips on restive east