Ukraine

Expert in kleptocracy, anti-corruption, and civil-military relations with ten years' experience in Afghanistan; currently a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and the South Asia… Audio

The UK journalist discusses the extraordinary story of Edward Snowden, and considers the action of spy agencies and their mass surveillance of populations the world over. Harding's interaction with… Audio

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has admitted for the first time that he ordered the annexation of the Ukrainian province of Crimea last year. Audio

The ceasefire agreed between pro-Russian separatists and Ukraine's government is all but in tatters as fighting continues. Audio

A spokesperson for the European security organisation, the OSCE, Michael Bociurkiw says international monitors have been barred from many areas of Eastern Ukraine including Debaltseve. Audio

The Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko says 80 percent of the government forces have been withdrawn from the strategic eastern town of Debaltseve Audio

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has told Ukrainian soldiers to surrender to pro-Moscow rebels who have fought their way to the town of Debaltseve. Audio

Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine say they have taken control of the railway station and the eastern outskirts of the town of Debaltseve Audio

Fighting is continuing near the eastern Ukrainian town of Debaltseve, despite the ceasefire that came into effect about 18 hours ago. Audio

Crucial peace talks over Ukraine ended with a ceasefire agreement including withdrawal of weaponry from the battle zone and prisoner and hostage exchanges. But will peace last and what of plans to… Audio

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko admits leaders still have a lot of work to do, despite agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia. Audio

Talks are about to begin in Minsk over the future of Ukraine. Audio

Barack Obama says the US is considering sending lethal arms to Ukraine if diplomacy with Russia fails to end the crisis. Audio

The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia aim to meet on Wednesday, to seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Audio

The United States is reconsidering whether to send weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. The policy u-turn comes amid a surge of new fighting in eastern Ukraine. Audio

Ukraine is claiming that Russian regular forces have attacked its army units as they fight pro-Russian rebels in control of eastern areas of the country. Audio

Russia's warning a move by Ukraine to join NATO would increase tensions between the two countries. Audio

Lidia Kelly is the Reuters Macroeconomics Correspondent, based in Moscow. Audio

Ukraine has elected a new government while facing increasing economic pressures; and Vladimir Putin give state of the nation speech with anti-west rhetoric. Audio

Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have held elections overnight for regional leaders and parliaments. Audio