Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has formed a new coalition government after rival Yulia Tymoshenko was ousted in no-confidence vote. Former Finance Minister Mykola Azarov is the new Prime Minister.

• Date: 11.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 11.03.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

Ukraine's new President, Viktor Yanukovych, visits Moscow to return ties with Russia to a "strategic partnership".

• Date: 05.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 05.03.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Authorities in Belarus have declared Germany's legendary hard rock band Rammstein a threat to the state. They've banned an upcoming concert in Minsk, saying letting it go on would be a "costly mistake" for the country.

• Date: 23.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 23.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko drops her legal challenge against her rival's victory in Ukraine's presidential election.

• Date: 20.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 20.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovych is taking steps to force out the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is contesting his recent victory in the country’s presidential elections in court.

• Date: 19.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 19.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

A court in Ukraine has suspended the results of presidential elections after a complaint of electoral fraud. A decision on the validity of the poll is expected within days, ahead of a planned inauguration ceremony.

• Date: 17.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 17.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle