His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.

The move, which will apply for the next fiscal year, marks a dramatic cut from the previous limit of 125,000.

The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.

The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.