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Former Trump 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort leaves U.S. Federal Court, after being arraigned on twelve federal charges

Paul Manafort's indictment made headlines in Ukraine too

Ukrainian investigators hope that the news will help them with investigations into a former leader.

Paul Manafort's indictment made headlines in Ukraine too
A woman reacts as she stands at a market that, according to locals, was recently damaged by shelling in Donetsk.

Civilians are caught in the renewed crossfire in Donetsk

Civilians are caught in the renewed crossfire in Donetsk
Protesters attend a rally in support of Ukraine, in Tbilisi, Georgia, on August 29, 2014.

Ukraine seeks NATO membership as Russia moves troops across the border

Ukraine seeks NATO membership as Russia moves troops across the border
Ukraine clashes

Ukraine has a new president, but it still simmers with tension

Ukraine has a new president, but it still simmers with tension
Ukrainian businessman, politician and presidential candidate, Petro Poroshenko, on the stump earlier this week.

Can Ukraine's 'Willy Wonka' become its president and bring peace?

Can Ukraine's 'Willy Wonka' become its president and bring peace?
Roman Lyagin, head of the electoral commission in Donetsk, holds up the results of the referendum on the status of the province, during a news conference Monday. Pro-Russian separatists say they received overwhelming support.

Separatists in Ukraine declare victory in referenda and seek to join Russia

Pro-Russian separatists are claiming a landslide success in referenda on independence in two provinces of eastern Ukraine. Kiev has condemned the polls as a farce. Donetsk has already asked to join Russia. But Moscow appears to be keeping the separatists at arm's length. For the moment.

Separatists in Ukraine declare victory in referenda and seek to join Russia
Masked pro-Russian activists haul down the Ukrainian flag from the top of another government building in eastern Ukraine, Monday.

Kharkiv's mayor is shot in another sign of Ukraine's rising tension

Kidnappings and shootings are adding to the tension in Ukraine. On Monday, a prominent mayor who has switched his loyalties was shot in the back and seriously wounded.

Kharkiv's mayor is shot in another sign of Ukraine's rising tension
Maidan

Ukraine's interim prime minister accuses Russia of wanting to start World War III

With his country battling pro-Russian separatists in the east, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk drops some loaded language into the international debate. But are they fighting words, or words designed to evoke sympathy for Ukraine?

Ukraine's interim prime minister accuses Russia of wanting to start World War III
 People surround a man injured during pro-Russian protests near a Ukrainian military base in Mariupol.

Deaths in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian mob attempts to storm the National Guard base

Ukraine says three people died Wednesday night in the eastern city of Mariupol. The Ukrainians say a pro-Russian mob tried to storm a National Guard base. The violence capped a humiliating day for the Ukrainian military.

Deaths in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian mob attempts to storm the National Guard base

Tensions are high in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian gunmen remain defiant

No one says they want war in Ukraine. But just look on the ground, in the country's east especially, where tensions keep rising. Ukrainian troops have been deployed in the east to recapture areas seized by pro-Russia separatists. But in one town, they were blocked by civilians -- and even appeared to lose some of their armored vehicles to the other side. And in the regional capital, Donetsk, pro-Russia gunmen took over the mayor's office.

Tensions are high in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian gunmen remain defiant
Anti-government protesters throw missiles during clashes with riot police at the Independence Square in Kiev, Wednesday.

Violence continues in Ukraine as the government launches an 'anti-terrorism operation'

Ukrainians are worried about what's in store for their nation in the coming days. Violent clashes with protesters have left at least 25 dead. And government threats leave many fearful of an even more forceful response.

Violence continues in Ukraine as the government launches an 'anti-terrorism operation'
A demonstrator uses binoculars to keep an eye on security forces in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

Ukrainian president calls in 'sick' leaving historic crisis in the balance

Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovych, has gone on 'sick leave' but the political crisis continues. Some say Ukraine is at a historic crossroads, others fear how Russia might react.

Ukrainian president calls in 'sick' leaving historic crisis in the balance
Kiev

The protest movement in Ukraine appears to be gaining steam

After a deadly turn earlier in the week, opposition leaders have brokered a temporary truce with President Viktor Yanukovych. But the protest movement has move beyond Independence Square.

The protest movement in Ukraine appears to be gaining steam
Pro-European protesters take cover behind shields during clashes with riot police in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine opposition leaders said on Wednesday there had been no concrete results from their talks with President Viktor Yanukovich to end weeks of s

Photos from the fiery streets of Kiev show a country on edge

The once peaceful protests in Kiev are no more. Riot police are firing on protesters and protesters are throwing gasoline bombs. Some says it could get worse.

Photos from the fiery streets of Kiev show a country on edge
Ukraine

Dozens are injured as the latest rounds of protests in Kiev turn bloody

Protesters have clashed with government forces in Kiev. It marks violent turn in a two-month movement that has largely been peaceful.

Dozens are injured as the latest rounds of protests in Kiev turn bloody