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# kiev - Tuesday 4 March, 2014

Putin calls end to 'military exercises' as Kerry heads to Kiev

The Russian President has called an end to the drill near Ukraine’s border involving army, navy and airforce troops.

# kiev - Monday 3 March, 2014

'A clear violation of sovereignty': G7 leaders condemn Russian troop build-up

Russia’s partners in the G8 have condemned Moscow’s military escalation and cancelled their participation in preparations for the group’s summit in Sochi this June.

# kiev - Friday 28 February, 2014

Google Maps 'renames Kiev street' after people killed in clashes

The Institustkaya Street is now named after ‘street heroes’.

# kiev - Thursday 27 February, 2014

The 9 at 9: Thursday

Good morning, here’s everything you need to know as you get stuck into your Thursday.

Armed men seize Ukraine regional government buildings, hoist Russian flags

Up to 50 men with weapons marched into the buildings in the Crimea region overnight. Regional leaders have said they will “take measures”.

# kiev - Wednesday 26 February, 2014

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Hello. Here are the nine stories to know on this midweek morning.

Ukraine's feared 'Berkut' riot police to be disbanded

The elite force were blamed for most of the deaths in the country’s capital last week. Nearly 100 people died in the violence.

# kiev - Tuesday 25 February, 2014

Unity government to be formed in Kiev, as US stops just short of endorsing interim leader

The White House has called for a technocratic government to be installed to promote early elections.

# kiev - Monday 24 February, 2014

'Wanted for mass murder' --- Arrest warrant issued for toppled Ukraine leader Yanukovych

The interim interior minister posted on Facebook that the ousted president was wanted in connection with the “mass murder of peaceful citizens”.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your week.

Russia withdraws ambassador from Kiev as stand-off with Western powers deepens

The US has warned Russia against sending troops into Kiev, with National Security Adviser Susan Rice saying such a move would be a “grave mistake”.

# kiev - Sunday 23 February, 2014

New Ukraine leader warns that the country's economy is in a "catastrophic" state IMF

New Ukraine leader warns that the country's economy is in a "catastrophic" state

The U.S., Europe and the U.K. said they would help with financial aid when a new cabinet is formed.

Ousted Ukrainian President tried to flee but was stopped by border guards

Viktor Yanukovych’s plane was from leaving the country as Yulia Tymoshenko announces a bid for the presidency.

# kiev - Saturday 22 February, 2014

Ukraine parliament votes to oust president

A motion to remove Yanukovych received 328 votes in the 450-seat parliament

Orange Revolution leader freed from prison as president leaves Kiev

Yulia Tymoshenko spearheaded Ukraine’s pro-democracy 2004 Orange Revolution.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know today as we begin the weekend.

# kiev - Friday 21 February, 2014

The text of the deal to end crisis in Ukraine

Early elections have been called.

The 9 at 9: Friday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know today as we head towards the weekend.

# kiev - Thursday 20 February, 2014

EU adopts sanctions against Ukraine; dozens killed during fighting

More than 60 people have been killed during bloody fighting in Kiev.

Death toll climbs to 60 in Kiev as 67 police officers 'seized'

The death toll from today’s earlier violence stands, unofficially, at 26.

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Before and After: Pics of Kiev's Independence Square

At least 26 people died during violence in the Ukranian city this morning.

The 9 at 9: Thursday

Good morning, here’s everything you need to know to launch yourself into Thursday.

# kiev - Wednesday 19 February, 2014

At least 25 dead as Ukraine president blames protesters

Another 241 people have been hospitalised in fierce clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Kiev.

# kiev - Tuesday 18 February, 2014

Photos: 13 people killed in Kiev after police storm protest camp

The violence today was the deadliest in nearly three months of anti-government protests.

At least seven killed during fresh wave of violence in Kiev

The incident has been condemned by the USA, EU and NATO.

# kiev - Friday 7 February, 2014

"F**k the EU!": US diplomat's Ukraine phonecall leaked via Youtube

Washington is accusing Russia of capturing the conversation and uploading it to the site.

# kiev - Tuesday 4 February, 2014

Ukraine MPs fail to strike deal to weaken president's powers

In parliament, protest leader Vitali Klitschko – a former world champion boxer – called for an end to the ‘dictatorship”.

# kiev - Monday 27 January, 2014

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you start your week…

# kiev - Sunday 26 January, 2014

Kiev protesters seize police base after opposition leaders reject offer

‘Euromaiden’ demonstrators seized the building in an early morning raid as fresh clashes erupted in the Ukrainian capital.

# kiev - Saturday 25 January, 2014

Opposition leader offered PM job in bid to end Kiev violence

Arseniy Yatsenyuk is being offered the prime minister post, and Vitali Klitschko the position of deputy PM.

# kiev - Wednesday 22 January, 2014

Two killed in Ukraine clashes

Ukraine’s long-running political crisis reached a new phase last week after President Viktor Yanukovych pushed through harsh anti-protest legislation.

# kiev - Tuesday 21 January, 2014

Anti-protest laws enter force in Ukraine amid continued violence

More than 200 people have been injured so far during protests in the country, which Russia says is getting ‘out of control’.

# kiev - Monday 20 January, 2014

Hundreds wounded as police and protesters clash in freezing temperatures in Ukraine

More than 200 people were wounded amid mounting fury over draconian new anti-protest laws.

# kiev - Tuesday 17 December, 2013

Putin woos Ukraine President with €11 billion bond deal

The deal is aimed at encouraging Ukraine to shelve a pact with the EU and build closer ties with Russia.

# kiev - Saturday 14 December, 2013

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Everyone’s talking about Gerry Adams at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Commander Chris Hadfield in Dublin, and the weather…

Ukraine suspends mayor after brutal police crackdown on protesters

The suspended officials are being investigated over allegations they pressured Kiev’s police chief to use violence against the protesters.

# kiev - Wednesday 11 December, 2013

Ukrainian security forces fail to retake Kiev city hall after clashes

They made a failed bid to retake the building from 200 opposition activists who have occupied it for a week.

# kiev - Sunday 8 December, 2013

Demonstrators topple Lenin statue in giant Ukraine protest

Hundreds of thousands of people turned out in Kiev this afternoon in an increasingly tense stand-off with the government.

# kiev - Monday 2 December, 2013

Ukraine protesters take over mayor's office and set up 'Revolution HQ'

Protesters have taken over several buildings in Kiev after the president scrapped a deal with the EU in favour of closer relations with Russia.

# kiev - Saturday 30 November, 2013

'Dozens' wounded as Ukraine police break up rally

The protestors gathered in Kiev to call for the president’s ouster after he failed on an EU deal.