VLADIMIR PUTIN

Thousands of Russians march through Moscow in memory of murdered Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov.

Putin critic Nemtsov was gunned down in sight of the Kremlin, but police claim CCTV cameras were turned off at the time.

Russians marched in honour of the murdered opposition politician Boris Nemtsov in Moscow on 1 March.

Nemtsov was shot four times in the back as he crossed a bridge near the Kremlin on 27 February.

Opposition politician Boris Nemtsov spoke of his fear that Putin would have him killed just weeks before he was gunned down outside the Kremlin

The 55-year-old politician was shot four times by an unidentified attacker near the Kremlin.

Residents of Krasnokamsk in Perm argue that renaming the town in honour of Russia's president could encourage authorities to address urgent problems.

PM Cameron stressed the UK is not supplying lethal equipment to Ukraine.

A Ukrainian soldier tells IBTimes UK of the horror which has left the Minsk ceasefire in tatters.

'Putin himself was not Mr Clean at that time,' inquiry into former KGB spy's death is told.

Rallies celebrating the strength of Russia's military are held in Crimea and Donetsk.

Lord Stirrup raises terrifying possibility of Russian plane downing civilian jumbo jets.

Yanukovych has kept quiet in his exile as war rages through eastern Ukraine.

Plea emerged as President Petro Poroshenko surrenders town to Russian rebels

President Petro Poroshenko announced the withdrawal of 80% of units on Twitter.

The European Union still hopes a peace deal for Ukraine can work despite ongoing battles between pro-Russian rebels and government forces.

Putin's fall from power is more likely to come from a coup than anything Europe can impose.

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.