Donbas

Ukraine wants to mandate TCG meetings in case of any new losses
The advisers to N4 leaders have called on the Trilateral Contact Group to work on a coordination mechanism to respond to ceasefire violations.09:00, 20 April 2021

Normandy advisers may hold next meeting on Donbas contact line
The security subgroup's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning.08:30, 20 April 2021

EU's Borrell calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukrainian border
Today the EU Council will discuss the situation on the Ukrainian-Russian border at the level of Foreign Affairs Ministers.14:00, 19 April 2021

Zelensky Office chief's advisor names goal of Russia's military build-up along Ukraine borders
With its recent actions, Russia is trying to whip up anxiety both in Ukraine and worldwide.13:35, 19 April 2021

Russian proxies in Donbas spreading fake news to convince locals of Ukraine's plans to launch hostilities
Along with the intensifying use of proscribed weapons by enemy forces, the number of disinformation reports blaming Ukraine Army for the attacks will also be steadily increasing, Ukrainian officials believe.12:20, 19 April 2021

"It's not 2014": Kyiv ready for any type of Kremlin aggression, FM assures
Unity of the international coalition in support of Ukraine is capable of "demotivating Russia from reckless action."11:55, 19 April 2021

Escalation in Donbas: One soldier killed, one wounded on April 18
The Joint Forces returned fire.09:25, 19 April 2021

Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Donbas, appeals for peace
The Pope described the situation as a "sad" one.19:59, 18 April 2021

Czech ammo blast likely staged by Russia to disrupt arms supply to Ukraine – media
The explosion caused large-scale destruction and the death of two local residents.12:31, 18 April 2021

Donbas warzone update: Ukraine records 15 ceasefire violations on April 16
There were no casualties in the past day.11:45, 17 April 2021

Zelensky says Biden's talks with Putin on Ukraine would lack substance without him
At the same time, such powers should maintain dialogue, Zelensky believes.23:00, 16 April 2021

Zelensky's talks with Macron, Merkel – details
Since year-start, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in eastern Ukraine.20:00, 16 April 2021

Zelensky urges Russia to return to diplomacy on peaceful settlement in Donbas
First of all, now everything must be done to prevent the expansion of Russian aggression, Zelensky believes.18:00, 16 April 2021

Ukraine flies first Turkish-made strike drone over Donbas
The Bayraktar TB2 drones were ordered by Ukraine in January 2019, with the first batch delivered in June of the same year.20:15, 15 April 2021

Ukraine's envoy on Russia's build-up: Either joining NATO or restoring nuclear status
Melnyk says Ukraine's accession to NATO is the only way to prevent a military attack from Russia.14:50, 15 April 2021
Russian propaganda heating up tensions since winter to prepare grounds for aggression – media
Analysis shows the rhetoric pursued by Russia's mainstream media on Ukraine has changed dramatically.20:15, 14 April 2021

U.S. Mission to OSCE calls on Russia to explain pulling of troops to Ukraine borders
The OSCE Permanent Council convened in Vienna to discuss Russia's large-scale military activities near the Ukrainian border.18:45, 14 April 2021