Eastern Ukraine
Poroshenko’s Promises of Safety and Peace Ring Hollow in Eastern Ukraine
Surrounded on all sides by the Ukrainian army, civilians trapped inside Sloviansk are subject to daily shelling from mortars and artillery.
Violent Luhansk Clashes Up the Ante in Eastern Ukraine
Waves of heavy gunfire exchange between pro-Russia rebels and the government ensued today after a border control checkpoint was attacked.
Ice Cream, Corpses, and the Big Bear: Repatriating Dead Russians From Ukraine
We escorted the mutilated bodies of Russian fighters from a makeshift morgue in an ice cream factory to the border.
Eastern Ukraine May Not Vote in Today's Ukrainian Presidential Election
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky travels around Eastern Ukraine to gauge the vibe before voting begins today.
Ukraine Decides on Its Next President
Twenty-one candidates are in the race for the top spot but Odessan oligarch Petro Poroshenko is the near certain winner.
Fourteen Ukrainian Soldiers Died While Fighting Pro-Russia Separatists
And more bad news from across the world.
In Photos: Bloody Clashes Overshadow Victory Day in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian civilians were caught in the deadly crossfire in yet another major escalation of events in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine Is on the Verge of War, and a Presidential Election
The Ukraine is continuing to descend into turmoil as confusion and misinformation reign while violence is intensifying. Here, Angela Hennessy's Storify captures the upheaval.
Photos of the May Day Protests That Turned Violent in Eastern Ukraine
The government's hold on that region of the country is getting more and more tenuous.
Eastern Ukraine Building Seizures Are Following a Pattern
The so-called “seizure” of a government building today in Donetsk appears to have been prearranged.
Kharkiv's Ragged Self-Defense Units Prepare For Russian Confrontation
Eastern Ukraine is at Russia's mercy and only defended by self-defense forces — made up of teachers, historians, and gangly students.
VICE News Statement on Simon Ostrovsky
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has been covering the conflict in Ukraine over the past few months.