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# Petro Poroshenko

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Ex-Ukraine president accused of helping pro-Russian separatists in treason charges
The country’s former president is a suspect in a treason investigation.
Comedian wins 'landslide victory' in Ukranian presidential election, exit polls indicate
Volodymyr Zelenski took 73 percent of the vote, according to exit polls.
Bataclan tributes: 'Each of these numerous bouquets laid here carries much sadness'
World leaders are flocking to the scene of floral tributes left outside the Bataclan.
Ukraine just took a big step towards the West... and Russia's not happy
The eastern European nation voted to drop its non-aligned status if a war breaks out.
Ukraine President says country ready for "total war"
More than 4,000 people have died in seven months of fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Putin and Poroshenko are meeting next week to try and rescue a truce
The talks will include talks British Prime Minister David Cameron as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Russian troops are streaming out of Ukraine
Petro Poroshenko has said that there are now “good prospects for the peace initiative”.
Ukraine has agreed a ceasefire with pro-Russian rebels
The Ukrainian President has ordered his troops to cease fire at 4pm.
Putin V Poroshenko: Russia and Ukraine's presidents to meet today
Ahead of the meeting, Kiev announced the capture of ten Russian paratroopers.
West warns Russia against further faux aid missions into Ukraine
Ukraine also reported that several of its positions were still coming under mortar fire from Russian territory.
Kiev promises 'restraint' as army nears rebel Donetsk
Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have urged for a political solution to be reached.
Ceasefire falls through in Ukraine as military launches 'massive offensive'
A 10-day truce was not extended after the government said separatists were ‘unwilling to control terrorist units’.
Nine soldiers killed as Ukraine helicopter shot down
Meanwhile, Putin calls on Russian parliament to cancel resolution sanctioning Russian military force in Ukraine.
Ukraine's new 'Chocolate King' vows not to give up on Crimea
The billionaire ‘chocolate king’ also vowed to avert civil war, the possibility of which still looms in the south-east.
Ceasefire call sparks hope for peace in south-eastern Ukraine
Both Russian and Ukrainian leaders have jointly called for an end to violence in the region.
Petro Poroshenko set to win Ukraine's presidential election
In early returns it’s suggested candy tycoon Petro Poroshenko will be elected president of Ukraine.