Oleksandr Turchynov
Group with neo-Nazi ties still fighting on the frontlines of Ukraine war
VICE News investigated the ongoing operations of volunteer units in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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.
The Latest Violence Underscores the Impossibility of Eastern Ukraine Elections
Right wing and nationalist paramilitary groups are claiming responsibility for attacks in the pro-Russia rebel-held East.
Deadliest Rebel Attack on Ukrainian Military Kills at Least 14
Conflicting accounts following the assault bolstered the claim that pro-Russia separatist groups in the region are increasingly divided.
Violence and Intimidation Lead Up to Ukraine’s Fragile Election
As balaclava-clad men storm officials' meetings, a rotting dog's head was found at Kiev's acting mayor's door.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
The day before International Workers' Day, acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov said his government is "helpless" in dealing with the security situation in eastern Ukraine. The events on May 1 clearly backed that up.
Ukrainian Mayor Shot in the Back and Pro-Russia Militias Take Yet Another Town
Eastern Ukraine's crisis worsened again, with an attack on a mayor, another town seized by militias, and the discovery of a tortured body.
Unrest in Eastern Ukraine Escalates as Separatists Collect ‘Bargaining Chips’
As pro-Russia separatists terrorize eastern Ukraine, the situation in the region continues to worsen amid armed attacks and kidnappings.
The Unrest in Ukraine is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon
Things in Ukraine have been heating up again — with parliament brawls, violent clashes, and official buildings seized by separatists.