Ukraine's economy has been battered by almost a year of war and political turmoil, hitting industries hard.
Putin's fall from power is more likely to come from a coup than anything Europe can impose.
Pro-Russian rebels pounded Ukrainian troops near Debaltseve leaving a European-brokered peace deal on the verge of collapse
Pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces blame each other for latest escalation of fighting.
Planned strategic reserve of natural gas and fuel oil will cover local needs in emergency situations.
US blames Russia for latest escalation of violence saying Moscow does not respect 'spirit' of ceasefire terms.
Focus switches to key transport hub as rebels seek to maximise gains before ceasefire begins.
Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande warn that Russia would face further economic sanctions if ceasefire agreement is not upheld.
Deadly violence of final days serves as grim reminder of carnage we have endured.
None of us believes a word Putin says - they're just saying something nice to avoid telling the truth.
Nato has been criticised for a weak response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ceasefire brokered by German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande to start Saturday.
The UK deputy prime minister cautioned that 'we have been here before'.
Truce in eastern Ukraine to start Saturday 14 February at midnight .
Details of the agreement have not been released but news channels claimed leaders agreed to sign a document early on Thursday.
Violence has intensified since Putin agreed to attend Ukraine peace talks in Belarus this week.
Leaders of Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine set to meet in Minsk to ease escalating violence
Britain said it couldn't allow the Ukrainian armed forces to collapse.
Rockets kill civilians and soldiers in Ukrainian government-held town of Kramatorsk.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe head said separatists in Ukraine seemed constantly supplied with weapons.
Russian president in Cairo for two-day visit ahead of crucial Ukraine talks Wednesday.
Video purports to show rebel forces firing Grad multiple rocket launchers.