Kateryna Handziuk’s death leads to domestic and international outcry and calls for action

Arseniy Yatsenyuk vows to pursue reforms as Yulia Tymoshenko quits coalition

Violence intensifies in east and public frustration mounts over stymied reforms

Russia bemoans ‘violations’ and fears ‘chauvinist forces’ will fuel more bloodshed

The country’s elections take place this weekend. With Crimea, annexed by Russia in March, excluded from the vote, the balance of power is expected to shift. But nobody expects it to end tensions