Crimea

Russia has said that it is open to co-existence discussions with the West as Ukraine makes advancements in regaining the city of Bakhmut.

Video released by Zelensky's office showed him meeting servicemen in a warehouse and handing out state decorations.

Putin has stated that peace talks can now start but that the annexed areas are not on the table.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has often come under fire for his controversial tweets, and this time it is Ukraine's president whom he has managed to displease.

Washington has warned that war could break out any day.

Kyiv -- backed up by some European allies -- has consistently sought to play down fears of an imminent attack.

The State Department already advises against all travel to Ukraine because of the possibility of a Russian invasion.

On Thursday, the EU leaders agreed to renew for six months existing economic sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014

Biden said that in addition to economic measures, a new Russian attack on Ukraine would trigger a bolstered US military presence

Kiev adopted a law labelling Moscow as an "aggressor" state in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.

The former foreign secretary William Hague says that Russia is not Britain's enemy, as his successor is set to hold talks in Moscow.

Subjects at the General Yermolov Cadet School in southern Russia include handling firearms, disarming landmines, forest survival training and learning Morse code.

Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina tells IBTimes UK that the west needs to keep up pressure on Moscow over its annexation of Crimea as her group fights for more freedoms in Russia.

The manoeuvres have raised concerns among western countries.

They were protesting for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov.

Yelizaveta Peskova tried to make the difficult jump from Instagram kid to ship building industry expert.

Defence ministry labelled blast that killed Maksim Shapoval as a 'terrorist act'

President claims Russia has turned Crimea into 'world's biggest military base'.

Seven of the 12 crew members still unaccounted for as emergency personnel rescue 5 people.

A Tatar politician tells IBTimes UK the international community must not forget the persecuted minority.

800 troops from the 5th battalion The Rifles have been sent to boost Nato defences.

Natalya Poklonskaya says a statue of the last emperor of Russia Nicholas the second has been crying.

Johnson's Moscow visit will follow UK's 'engage but beware' policy towards Russia

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw says the alliance's Article 5 definition needs to be broader.

Trump assures Ukrainian counterpart that US will work towards ending separatist conflict.

Anti-aircraft weaponry and helicopters were also used in the exercises in Zagan.

Presidents of Russia and the US agree to reset ties between Moscow and Washington.

Ex-pilot is in firing line after publishing names of prisoners – said Kiev may have to ease its claim on Crimea.

Front National leader has reiterated her support for Russia and ending sanctions against Moscow.

The two Balkan neighbours are each claiming the other wants to start a new regional war.