Rocket strikes by rebels backed by Moscow claim 30 civilian lives

Kiev says 30 civilians have been killed by shelling in worst fighting since September

Putin says Ukraine’s ‘criminal’ push in the east prompted latest surge in bloodshed

Killing continues despite foreign ministers’ claims to have made some progress in talks

Sanctions in place against Russia over alleged support for pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine

EU and Nato issue warnings as Russian-backed militants inaugurate new leaders

Pro-Russian rebels hold swearing in ceremonies after controversial weekend election

Local warlords not controlled by separatist leaders in Donetsk and Luhansk

Alexander Zakharchenko to head ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ after controversial vote

Strong turnout as voters take the opportunity to vent frustration at Kiev

EU, Germany and France condemn Ukraine separatists’ Russian-backed vote

In Ukraine, where where unpaid wages are adding to uncertainty amid bloody conflict, synchronising watches is political

Six people were killed and 15 injured in rebel-held Donetsk, says Kiev

Ukrainian separatists pledge ceasefire if Kiev agrees to peace plan mooted by Putin

EU and US eye more sanctions as rebels say ‘holidaying’ Russian soldiers are fighting with them

Kiev’s military and rebels blame each other for ‘bloody crime’ of shelling refugee convoy

Rebels fighting rearguard action to hold on to supply route into Russia, says Kiev

Moscow dismisses as ‘fantasy’ claims that its armoured vehicles had entered Ukraine

Ten wounded in shelling of main rebel stronghold in east of country

Militant leader says pro-Russian groups not bound by deal between Urkaine and Russia