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Ukraine's UN ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev vowed that they would press ahead with the military measures if the separatists do not give up their arms.

Russian ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin put the blame squarely on the west and said it was the responsibility of the western powers to "avert a civil war".

US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power accused Moscow of orchestrating the latest events in Ukraine putting the lives of scores of civilians at risk.

Kiev's deadline to pro-Russian protesters to relinquish weapons passes as tensions continue to build up in east Ukraine.

Russia and western powers indulge in blame game as Kiev vows to press ahead with full-scale offensive against separatists.

One Ukrainian reported killed in operation to re-take police station, while Russia claims that USA has mercenaries on the ground.

Ukrainian forces and armed men exchange gunfire in Kramatorsk as pro-Russian protesters seize buildings.

Rumours on social media claimed Lassana Diarra had travelled to wartorn Syria.

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Burger King plans to open up restaurants in Crimea after McDonald's exits.

Information on Tamerlan Tsarnaev's jihad discussions passed to FBI only after bombing, report says

Ukraine crisis highlights energy security concerns in Europe, which relies on Russian gas supplies.

Europe's current large dependence on Russia for energy could be reduced with shale gas production.

Anti-Kiev protesters announce referendum on 11 May for Donetsk to decide autonomy from Ukraine in Crimea-style unrest.

Anti-Kiev demonstrators call for Crimea-style referendum to decide autonomy from Ukraine.

Russia's 'next targets to annex' are outlined in alleged telephone recording between Russian Ambassadors Igor Chubarov and Sergei Bakharev

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Knight Frank report shows how growing wealth of China is infiltrating London property market.

With an army of 40,000 to 50,000 troops carrying out "exercises" it is difficult to see any tangible results arising from talks between Russia and the US.

Moscow looks to bolster annual trade with Pyongyang to about $1bn.

Increasing number of Russian troops near Ukraine border is ominous, warns United States.

More than 30,000 people sign entreaty calling for secession back to former owner Russia

Moscow to give special training to mammals in hunting enemy forces under water and retrieving sunken objects.

Costs will increase and sanctions will be extended if Moscow does not budge on annexation, warns US president

Chelsea FC owner's court victory and rival's £100m legal bill because of it threw Berezovsky into deep depression

'Don't Give it to a Russian' campaign in Ukraine punishes making war with not making love.

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More than six in ten businesses based in Russia said they have no plans to reduce staff numbers.

Russia more isolated than it was for much of 20th century, says US president in 'regional power' swipe at Putin

How do the Western powers stop Putin laughing in their faces?