Pro-Russian insurgency faces growing opposition and lack of volunteer fighters

Fighting in Mariupol leaves up to 20 pro-Moscow activists dead on eve of separatist vote

Up to 20 killed in Mariupol clash between Ukrainian forces and separatists

Diplomatic initiative flounders as Russia insists rebels should be included

Moscow warns crisis could sunder peace in Europe and trigger humanitarian disaster

Reporters say almost continuous gunfire has been heard in areas since morning

Minister announces maneouvres hours after Kiev troops kill pro-Russia insurgents

Putin says ‘there are no Russian agents in Ukraine’

John Kerry squarely blamed Russian forces for separatist unrest

Russian soldier shoots dead naval officer in Crimea, defence ministry says

Pro-Russian protesters storm state buildings fuelling ‘separatist disorder’

Discount withdrawal means price to rise 43.6% in second quarter

Forty days after 100 killed, protesters are asking if new regime is better than old one

The Maidan movement feels sidelined as Kiev fights emergencies on many fronts

Kiev mobilises national guard and seeks western monitors as Crimea breaks away

Gunmen believed by Ukraine to be part of Kremlin-backed ground invasion

Force blamed for deaths of almost 100 in clashes in Kiev is ‘liquidated’, minister says

‘Most wanted’ man parted with guards, turned off phones and dropped off the map

European Commission ‘ready’ for trade deal with Ukraine when new government is formed