The European Union could significantly ease sanctions against Russia and resume discussions with Moscow on a range of issues - from visa-free travel to cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union - if Russian President Vladimir Putin takes steps to end the crisis in eastern Ukraine. ...

The European Commission has offered to provide Ukraine with additional financial assistance of 1,8 billion euros to help Kiev avoid bankruptcy, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper notes that a loan to help Ukraine rebuild its national economy and allow the government to continue paying should be ...