Nov 18 - By Paul Elias, Associated Press Writer
A federal judge on Wednesday reduced the prison sentence for a former Ukrainian prime minister convicted in the United States of corruption in his homeland.

Nov 12 - By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer
The diaries of a British reporter who risked his reputation to expose the horrors of Stalin's murderous famine in Ukraine were put on public display for the first time Friday.
Nov 2 - By Lynn Berry, Associated Press Writer
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urged the European Union on Monday to lend Ukraine at least $1 billion to help it pay for natural gas supplies from Russia and avoid another disruption of flows to Europe.

Nov 2 - By Simon Shuster , Associated Press Writer
Russia and Slovakia tightened their borders with Ukraine on Tuesday as the World Health Organization began investigating a suspected swine flu outbreak.

Oct 19 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Ukraine's youngest leading presidential hopeful says he flies economy class, vows not to take advice from either Moscow or Washington and promises to fight corruption with "a truncheon in my hands."

Oct 7 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Ukraine sent hundreds of troops, five ships and 15 aircraft into the Black Sea region Thursday for day-long military drills off its Crimean peninsula, a potential flashpoint with Russia.

Oct 1 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Ukraine's debt-laden state energy company Naftogaz on Thursday effectively defaulted on its $500 million Eurobond issue after it failed to make a payment on time, but a deal on restructuring the debt was expected soon.

Sep 29 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Stone-faced Nazi soldiers wielding rifles marched Kiev's sobbing Jews to be killed in the Babi Yar ravine as passers-by held back tears in a dramatic theatrical performance meant to mark the anniversary of the massacre Tuesday.

Sep 28 - By Associated Press
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has urged Russia to turn over important figures in his nearly lethal dioxin poisoning five years ago.

Sep 24 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Kiev authorities, facing withering criticism, have reversed a decision to build a hotel on a killing field used by Nazis during the infamous 1941 Babi Yar massacre, officials said Monday.
Sep 14 - By Graham Dunbar, AP Sports Writer
UEFA president Michel Platini praised Ukraine on Tuesday for making progress in its preparations to co-host the 2012 European Championship with Poland.

Sep 14 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Elton John won't be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn't married, the government said Monday.

Sep 12 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
The lawmaker strode through parliament, smiling politely and clutching a chair — his contribution to a barricade designed to paralyze proceedings.
Sep 3 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Jewish leaders in Ukraine and Russia on Thursday condemned the mayor of a Ukrainian city who called a presidential hopeful "an impudent little Jew," and Russia's chief rabbi said he would travel there in a show of support for the local Jewish community.
Aug 31 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
A breakaway Orthodox Christian church in Ukraine is pressing its call for recognition as a legitimate entity independent of the Moscow-based church that dominates the faith in the former Soviet Union, officials said Monday.

Aug 13 - By Maria Aksyonova, Associated Press Writer
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Thursday rejected sharp criticism from his Russian counterpart, saying the Kremlin is to blame for a downturn in bilateral ties.
Aug 11 - By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Writer
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused Ukraine of endangering European gas supplies, and threatened to delay sending a new Russian ambassador until relations with its neighbor improve.
Aug 1 - By Aoife White, AP Business Writer
International lenders are ready to give Ukraine up to $1.7 billion in loans to help it pay a massive natural gas bill to Russia and reform its energy sector, the European Commission said Friday.

Jul 31 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
The lawyer for the family of a slain Ukrainian journalist said Friday she doubts the arrest of a key suspect will help police track down those responsible for the crime.

Jul 28 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday urged a breakaway group in Ukraine to reunite with the powerful Moscow patriarchate, reaffirming his rejection of allowing an independent church in Kiev.

Jul 27 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church rejected calls from Ukraine's president to create a local Orthodox church that would be independent from Moscow, saying he firmly supports the status quo.

Jul 21 - By Associated Press
Ukrainian investigators on Tuesday found what they believe are the remains of the skull of a journalist who was kidnapped and decapitated nearly nine years ago, officials said.

Jul 20 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Vice President Joe Biden assured a nervous Ukraine that its interests won't be sacrificed as the United States tries to mend ties with Moscow.

Jul 19 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Georgia and Ukraine starting Monday, meeting leaders eager for further reassurance that Washington still supports their joining NATO and that its effort to warm relations with Russia won't come at their expense.
Jul 17 - By Associated Press
Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Ukraine and Georgia was designed to build on the United States' relationship with the countries while not annoying Russia, his national security adviser said Friday.