Down in the polls, Ukraine leader begs for second chance

Down in the polls, Ukraine leader begs for second chance

Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko begged for forgiveness and a second chance on Thursday (Apr 18) as polls showed him facing all-but-certain defeat three days ahead of a presidential vote.
Ukraine leader vows to bring home sailors captured by Russia

Ukraine leader vows to bring home sailors captured by Russia

KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met on Tuesday (Dec 4) with families of Ukrainian sailors captured by Moscow, vowing to do everything in his power to bring them home.
Putin defends 'lawful' seizure of Ukrainian ships

Putin defends 'lawful' seizure of Ukrainian ships

In his first extensive remarks since the confrontation at sea on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it had been orchestrated by Kiev as a "provocation".
Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia

Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia

KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday (Nov 27) warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.