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Ukraine: Moscow tries a new Polish and Hungarian "separatist" number

Ukraine: Mariupol Prepares as Russians Advance

Mood of resistance contrasts with apathy seen across much of the east.

Darkest Hour Before Dawn in East Ukraine?

More and more towns caught up in fighting as Ukrainian forces make inroads.

Ukraine: The Logic of War

Draconian Laws Threaten Free Trade Unions in Kazakstan

Government trying to co-opt unions into unified structure and punish any stragglers.

Rare Chance for Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue

Just meeting face to face offers opportunities to engage in considered discussion and to listen to the other side.

Philippines: Donors, Citizens Should Partner to Monitor Haiyan Aid

Ukraine: "Battalions Request Fire"

Ceasefire impossible to implement amid ongoing bloodshed in east.

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Annexing Crimea

Statement by parliamentary speaker seems aimed at muddying waters over toxic "annexation" word.

Russia-Ukraine: That Flickering Red Line

G7 call for Moscow to "de-escalate" east Ukraine situation will have little effect.