The US president said he thought his personal relationship with Putin would help bring the conflict to an end

The sentences, ranging from 8 to 13 years, have been called ‘politically motivated’ by the protest group

Military alliance was created in aftermath of WWII in hope of bringing stability in Europe and beyond

Ukrainian president rejects Putin’s invitation to hold peace talks in Moscow

Diplomats said that French and British forces could make up the majority of the peacekeeping force that would patrol a 40km zone