Ukraine
Russians Are Snitching On Friends and Family Who Oppose the War in Ukraine
An atmosphere of suspicion is leading a growing number of Russians to denounce their friends, neighbours and even relatives to the police for opposing Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Trump Thinks ‘Spoiled’ Brittney Griner Deserves to Be in Russian Prison
“She knew you don’t go in there loaded up with drugs,” former President Donald Trump said of 31-year-old WNBA star Brittney Griner.
‘Imma Make U Dig Ur Own Grave’: He Doxes Ransomware Hackers and Gets Death Threats in Return
Pseudonymous researcher Pancak3 is on a crusade to publish the real names and photos of some of the underground's most infamous hacking crews.
Ukrainian Refugees Have Been Given Longer to Secure an Australian Visa. Here’s Why.
The extension provides relief to thousands of displaced people struggling to connect with family and friends in Australia.
Russia to Build Its Own Orbiting Space Station, Abandon ISS
In the wake of international tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the nation has decided to leave its founding role on the station.
‘I’m Aiming at the Russians’: The Tiny Country That Fears It’s Putin’s Next Target
A stretch of a tiny European nation has been dubbed “the most dangerous place on Earth”. VICE World News meets the paramilitary members vowing to defend Lithuania.
A 300m Vodka Pipeline Was Just Discovered in Ukraine
The makeshift pipeline was being used to transport bootleg alcohol out of Ukraine into neighbouring Moldova.
Inside Ukraine’s Decentralized Cyber Army
A loose group of thousands of technologists and hackers is attacking Russian services and websites—and scoring significant wins.
Zelenskyy Fires Top Officials Over Russian Treason Claims
The Ukrainian president is cracking down on supposed collaborators by dismissing the country’s chief prosecutor as well as a childhood friend.
Sex Workers Fleeing War in Ukraine Face a Harsh New Reality
When Russia invaded, the lives of Ukrainian sex workers changed overnight. Now, activists in neighbouring Poland are fighting to help them access basic healthcare and get their kids into school.
She Lost Her Husband in Ukraine. But She Still Backs Putin 100 Percent.
VICE World News obtained rare access in Russia, where state propaganda has convinced people that Vladimir Putin is defending them from an existential threat.
On A Secret Visit to Ukraine, Albanese Vows Even More Military Aid
The visit makes Anthony Albanese the first Australian prime minister in history to make it to Ukraine.