Donetsk People's Republic

Ukraine, Pro-Russia Rebels Conflict Extrends to Area Previously Considered Safe, Donetsk

Ukrainian forces intensified their attacks on pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country on Wednesday and hit a section of Donetsk, the capital of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, that had previously been considered safe.

Ukraine, Pro-Russian Rebels Both Claim Control of Donetsk Airport

By Paola Hernández
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine affirmed on Monday that they were in control of the Donetsk airport. The city of nearly a million inhabitants serves as the capital of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, and the airfield - though largely destroyed in earlier clashes - is of significant strategic and symbolic value.

Russia Ukraine Protests and Fighting: Pro-Russian Rebel Areas in Ukraine Hold Elections, Create Local Governing Body

By Paola Hernández
Pro-Russian rebel areas in Ukraine hold elections to create local governing body A controversial election began in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian rebels, and Western powers are urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to recognize the process.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict Update: At Least 40 Dead in Fighting at Donetsk Airport in East Ukraine

By Paola Hernández
At least 40 lives have been claimed in fighting between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces at the Donetsk airport in east Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine & Crimea News 2014: Militants Seize East Ukraine Airport; New President Vows to Bring Peace

By Paola Hernández
Pro-Russia separatists have taken over an airport in east Ukraine following Sunday's presidential election.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Human Rights Violations Increasing in Ukraine, UN Report Says

By Paola Hernández
The United Nations released a report Friday that cited increasing human rights violations in east Ukraine.

Ukraine Government Begins Peace Talks in Kiev, Doesn't Invite Pro-Russia Separatists

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine began peace talks Wednesday, but refused to invite the pro-Russia rebels in east Ukraine to participate in the talks.

Pro-Russian Rebels Claim Ukraine Independence Vote to Be Held Sunday

By Paola Hernández
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's request that the referendum be postponed, pro-Russian rebels claim that the vote will go ahead Sunday.
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