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Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
While the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France are discussing the fate of eastern Ukraine during the country's weeklong ceasefire, the eastern city of Slovyansk—which is occupied by the rebel forces and surrounded by the Ukrainian army...
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 51)
We embedded with rebel fighters in the separatist stronghold of Slovyansk, in eastern Ukraine.
Let Them Eat Cake or: The Battle for Donetsk International Airport
Fierce fighting erupted today on the outskirts of Donetsk as the Ukrainian military clashed with rebels for control of the city’s airport.
Spirits Lag as Eastern Ukraine Enters Deadlock
With a presidential election scheduled for May 25, the crisis in the industrial east has hardened into a stalemate.
‘We Cannot Wait Any Longer’: Ukraine’s Rebels Are Angry Over Putin's Referendum Delay
Putin called for a delay in the referendum vote scheduled for this weekend “in order to create the conditions necessary for dialogue."
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.
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.
VICE News Statement on Simon Ostrovsky
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has been covering the conflict in Ukraine over the past few months.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
Last week, pro-Russia forces took over the police headquarters in Slovyansk, a city in Eastern Ukraine. VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky rushed to the scene to verify whether or not Russian Special Forces had taken over the building, as was...
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.
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.
Unrest Spreads as Ukraine Cracks Down on Russian Acts of ‘Aggression’
The casualties come as pro-Russia militants seized other government buildings across the Donetsk region this weekend.