Shelling over key town tests Ukraine cease-fire
Can deal between Kiev, Russian-backed rebels to stop killing and pull back heavy weapons survive the battle for Debaltseve?
War in Ukraine
Ukraine cease-fire holding in most places
Although Ukrainian troops and separatist rebels have largely stopped fighting, in one key spot it has continued
Ukraine cease-fire holds, except in one spot
Strategic rail hub bombarded by Russian military hardware, according to U.S.; rebel commander claims it's okay to fire on it because "it is our territory"
Both sides claim violations after Ukraine cease-fire starts
Ukrainian army and Russian-backed separatists already trading accusations of fresh attacks within hours of cease-fire deadline
Shelling in Ukraine goes on up to cease-fire deadline
Ukrainian army, pro-Russian separatists launch heavy artillery fire at each other near key government-held railway hub
Russia asks U.N. Security Council to take action on Ukraine
Russia circulates surprise draft resolution endorsing Ukrainian cease-fire agreement, calling on all parties to fully implement deal
Fierce fighting surges before cease-fire in Ukraine
Russia-backed separatists mount major, sustained offensive to capture strategic railway hub ahead of weekend deadline
EU leaders wary of Ukraine cease-fire prospects
As German, French leaders help broker deal to end conflict in eastern Ukraine, they make it clear "trust in the goodwill of President Putin is limited"
Putin says Ukraine, rebels agree cease-fire deal
Arms to fall silent and heavy weapons pulled back over the weekend under newly signed deal, but differences remain and, for now, fighting rages
U.S. to start training Ukraine troops, commander says
As peace talks get underway, a top U.S. military commander in Europe says they will train Ukrainian troops to deal with "Russian and rebel artillery and rockets"
Ukraine troops, pro-Russia rebels intensify clashes
As both sides sought to gain more ground ahead of peace talks, Germany urged them to halt their fighting for fears it could derail Wednesday's summit
Obama phones Russian, Ukrainian leaders ahead of peace talks
The White House is pushing Russia to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine troops, rebels both claim advances
Warring factions vie for leverage with battlefield claims before peace talks in Minsk
Merkel: Ukraine conflict "cannot be solved" militarily
Speaking at a news conference in Canada, German chancellor says she is not in favor of arming Ukrainian troops
Obama: No decision on lethal weapons for Ukraine
During a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the president said the U.S. will continue to pursue diplomacy for now
Has Putin driven a Ukrainian wedge through NATO?
Kerry insists "no split" among allies over how to stop rebels' advance in east Ukraine, as Merkel briefs Obama on peace talks U.S. not attending
Former Obama aide: Diplomacy first in Ukraine
As world leaders scramble to diffuse the crisis in Ukraine, the prospect of a bigger, nastier war looms over Europe
Should the West arm Ukraine against rebels?
Moscow still denies it's arming Ukraine's pro-Russian rebels, and has issued dire warnings to the U.S. over giving lethal arms to Kiev
Source: Ukraine peace talks "substantive and constructive"
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, leaders of France and Germany to speak by phone Sunday on peace plan
Glimmers of hope as stakes rise in Ukraine war
French and German leaders hand-carry new peace plan to Putin's office as warring sides in Ukraine agree on limited humanitarian respite
Pressure mounts on Obama to arm the Ukrainians
Democrats, Republicans, former national security officials say new strategy needed to stop Russian incursion, but caution flags raised in other quarters
Short of resources, Ukrainians continue to fight rebels
Although no military aid has come their way, Ukrainian solders are determined to maintain their battle against Russian-backed separatists
Will the U.S. arm Ukrainian forces?
Kerry in Kiev to discuss how much more help battered troops can expect as they take on Russian-backed rebels
NATO commander: Arming Ukraine could backfire
As the U.S. mulls lethal aid to Ukrainian troops, U.S. Gen. at helm of NATO warns it could "trigger" a reaction from Russia
Defense Secretary Nominee Ashton Carter signals support for arming Ukrainians
Ashton Carter weighed in on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia at his confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary
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