UKRAINE

For the first time since a ceasefire, nobody was killed in Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Kiev wants lethal aid.

Russian media say a NATO parade in an Estonian border city was a deliberate provocation to anger Russia.

The Secretary of State accused Moscow of repeatedly lying about the presence of Russian troops and equipment in Ukraine.

Backed by a Russia unbowed by sanctions, Ukrainian rebels have made major gains -- and may not be done yet.

The war began in April 2014 and the deaths include 63 children, says the U.N. Another 14,500 have been wounded.

Orthodox believers in Russia and Ukraine traditionally mark the end of the week leading up to Lent by burning effigies, and Obama and Putin effigies took the hot spot this year.

The bodies of some deceased soldiers in the rebel-controlled regions haven't been recovered because both sides are worried about mine traps.

The drones are reported to be conducting reconnaissance flights over the disputed region.

Giuliani created a firestorm when he said last week President Obama doesn't love America.

Military officials say Russia provided weapons to rebels amid a ceasefire agreement that has largely been ignored.

Attack comes amid fears of a rebel assault on the port city of Mariupol despite week-old ceasefire.

The move came just hours after Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists conducted a prisoner swap, one of the terms of the recent truce deal.

The demonstration is being held on the first anniversary of the Euromaidan movement's overthrow of Ukraine's former President Viktor Yanukovych.

Two days of violence and over 100 deaths one year ago set off what became the most important year in modern Ukrainian history.

The credit rating agency cut Russia's sovereign debt rating to junk status Friday, citing Ukraine and the drop in oil prices.

Regular Russian soldiers are said to have fought within various divisions of the rebel groups in the battle for the Ukrainian city.

Separatists and their alleged Russian backers appear ready to launch an attack on the crucial Azov Sea port city of Mariupol.

Amid reports of ongoing attacks in Ukraine, Pope Francis said both sides of the conflict should respect last week's ceasefire agreement.

The report blames a lack of expertise over Ukraine in the U.K. and the EU for their inability to give Russia an "authoritative response."

Father Dmitro helps both soldiers and civilians in eastern Ukraine with material and religious support.

The nonlethal drones will help the Ukrainian military's reconnaissance operations.