UKRAINE

A fire related to violence in Odessa causes the highest death toll of the Ukrainian crisis so far.

Ukraine says pro-Russians defending their grip on eastern city of Slavyansk have shot down two helicopters, killing at least one pilot.

Separatists have seized government buildings in Eastern Ukraine. But this action, if confirmed, would be the first big response by Kiev.

SpaceX wants its contract, but the United Launch Alliance isn't going to let it go so easily.

Everyone's favorite Ukrainian politician is back.

Workers held banners proclaiming support for President Putin after the seizure of territory from neighboring Ukraine.

In its quarterly call, the company assured shareholders that sanctions against a Russian oil company president won't impede business.

Russia President Putin said the withdrawal of Ukrainian military units, ending violence and launching a national dialogue are key issues.

Ukraine's economy has been weakened by months of political turmoil - in the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.

"Our Church is not succumbing to any political temptations and refuses to serve for any political positions," Patriarch Kirill said.

The aid will unlock further credits from other donors of about $15 billion, to help Ukraine stabilize its economy.

Much of western Ukraine sides with Europe, but the government has been unable to prevent the east from moving politically toward Russia.

New U.S. and EU sanctions packages, announced with fanfare, were seen as so mild that Russian share prices rose in relief.

The former German chancellor's actions illustrate why Russia's role as Europe's energy provider is making it difficult for the EU to impose sanctions.

Sanctions? What sanctions? Western oil majors yawn at the West's sanctions against Rosneft CEO and other Putin allies.

Wall Street Bank representatives are heading to Russia for a conference. It's not political, it's just business.

"Whatever path Russia chooses, the United States and our allies will stand together in our defense of Ukraine," Sec. of State John Kerry said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed U.S. and EU sanctions over the Ukraine crisis Tuesday, saying they defied common sense.

The Europeans, unlike the Americans, are not hitting the head of Russia's state-owned oil company, Rosneft, with sanctions.

Shareholders have urged big oil firms like BP and Shell to control spending and give back more cash because of concerns over rising costs.

Russia's deputy foreign minister said that Moscow is prepared to respond to Western sanctions with a range of measures.