Across central and eastern Europe, systemic problems pose grave threats to the European Union and the western liberal order

Call made just days after new sanctions imposed on Russia over interference in US poll

German chancellor also says EU must discuss relationship it wants with Ankara

Party claims three million voters affected by decision to accept unstamped ballots

The country is home to 1,000 Catholics, spread among three scattered parishes

Separatist leader recovers from bomb attack as Russia stops traffic at Crimea border

Gsoc inquiry into Clare Daly arrest leak ‘unreasonable’, says European press monitor

Kiev and militants dispute timetable for elections and constitutional change

Divisions between pro-West Kiev and Russian-backed separatists erode ceasfire

Azerbaijan and Armenian-backed separatists trade blame after dozens killed in heavy fighting

International envoys enter crisis talks over Azerbaijan and Armenia after 36 people die

Opposition leaders denounce landslide vote and EU’s softer attitude to Lukashenko

Separatists delay local elections amid broad de-escalation of conflict

Irish diplomats’ work strengthens campaign for UN Security Council seat

Seperatists deny launching what Kiev calls heaviest attack in six months

Karen Kenny: February 17th, 1966 - May 3rd, 2015

OSCE says neither side has withdrawn all heavy weapons, despite claims to contrary

Ukraine’s president and Nato say Russia is ramping up military support for separatists

Russia admits two captives were soldiers, but but says they had left military

EU says it is ready to take action if the violation of the Minsk agreements continue

Separatist rebels accused of trying to enlarge territory under their control before deadlines

Key sticking points include future status of separatist-held areas and size of proposed buffer zone

German chancellor to meet US president amid divisions on Ukraine military aid

Rocket strikes by rebels backed by Moscow claim 30 civilian lives

EU council president Donald Tusk pledges support for Ukraine’s new reformist cabinet

Local warlords not controlled by separatist leaders in Donetsk and Luhansk

Moscow claims missile was fired by Ukrainian aircraft

Russia bemoans ‘violations’ and fears ‘chauvinist forces’ will fuel more bloodshed

Drones to be used to monitor east Ukraine as fighting rages on at Donetsk airport

President Poroshenko says Russia will always use its military to save eastern rebels

Government forces and rebels blame each other for Donetsk and Mariupol attacks

Kiev says rebels killed at least 10 paratroopers in ambush near airline crash site

Tail fin and vital parts of jet appear to have been ‘cut into’, writes Daniel McLaughlin in Donetsk

Separatist rebels claim responsibility but Ukrainian officials blame Russia instead

Second lengthy phone call held with France and Germany today to discuss crisis

Kremlin calls for end to bloodshed amid claims it furnishes weapons and fighters

Attack on helicopter with Russian-made missile in Donetsk kills at least 12 servicemen

Members of German-led military observer team paraded before media

Ukrainian PM says Russia risks starting ‘third World War’

Diplomats meeting in Geneva hope agreement will provide breathing space for next month’s presidential elections