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Simon Ostrovsky Has Been Released
VICE News is delighted to confirm that our colleague and friend Simon Ostrovsky has been safely released and is in good health.
The Best of Simon Ostrovsky's Reporting for VICE News (So Far)
Simon Ostrovsky has travelled around the world reporting for VICE News. Here are some highlights of his work.
Press Conferences in Eastern Ukraine Have Been Getting Weirder and Weirder
Ukrainian journalist Irma Krat was seized by pro-Russia separatists in Sloviansk and twice paraded before reporters in a blindfold.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
Last week, Ukraine launched an anti-terror campaign to recapture the cities being occupied by pro-Russia protesters. So far the campaign hasn't been going so well.
Deadly Gunfight in Eastern Ukraine Shatters Easter Truce
The gunfight left at least three people dead in the pro-Russia occupied city of Sloviansk.
People Actually Gave a Shit About This Year's Kiev Security Forum
It seems that a country with a Russian troop build-up along its border, armed insurrection, and a government-backed anti-terrorism campaign is the perfect backdrop for a security conference. Last week, the 2014 Kiev Security Forum, held in the swanky...
Ukraine Has Launched an Anti-Terror Campaign Against Pro-Russia Forces
Government forces have started to target pro-Russia groups occupying civic buildings and military sites in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Officials Really Don’t Seem to Have Any Authority in Eastern Ukraine
Kiev officials got a little desperate as another ultimatum passed, and separatists took over more buildings in eastern Ukraine.
In Photos: Aftermath of Deadly Shootout in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities announced a "counter-terrorism operation" against the gunmen, who are calling for a Crimea style-referendum.