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Ukraine conflict taking heavy toll on economy says IMF

 Ukraine's economy is likely to shrink by a worse-than-expected 9% in 2015, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to the country has concluded.

Ukraine conflict: Merkel takes peace plan to Obama

 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Washington for talks with President Barack Obama on Monday amid reports of a rift over Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: EU extends sanctions against Russia

 EU foreign ministers have agreed to extend existing sanctions against Russia until September.