Fighting in eastern Ukraine kills five soldiers
Fighting continued Monday around a strategic railway hub in eastern Ukraine. Around 15 civilians died over the weekend in fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Kyiv's forces.
Children in Mariupol go on a hunger strike against Russian aggression
Nearly 80 children at the Pilgrim Republic children’s home in Mariupol have recently launched a campaign called Bread and Water for Ukraine!
Russian journalist: Ukraine’s military successes are truly impressive
The ability of the Ukrainian army to “defend the perimeter” across the entire “front line” in the east of the country indicates that Ukraine is winning in the Donbass stated the Russian playwright and journalist Vladimir Golyshev in an interview to “Obozrevatel.”
Rukavychka supermarket: No more sales of Russian goods!
On February 1 2015, the Rukavychka supermarket (the eighth largest supermarket chain in Ukraine) chain will stop selling Russian goods.
Civilians of Mariupol appeal to world, launch petition asking to stop Russia
An appeal of Mariupol civilians has appeared on the website stop-russia.org in which they ask world leaders and everybody not indifferent to recognize the “DNR” and “LNR” as terrorist organizations and Russia as a sponsor of terrorism and to protect Ukraine against Russian military aggression.
Ukrainian Brides May Solve China’s Gender Gap, Chinese Media Claims
Their economy is depressed but beautiful women are running rampant,” the state-run Beijing News reported Jan. 22 in a story suggesting that Ukrainian women could be the solution to China’s woman shortage.
Yuriy Stets, Minister of Information Policy, wants to create “Internet army”
Yuriy Stets, Minister of Information Policy, stated that he hopes to form an “Internet army” in order to reveal true information about Ukraine.
Russian terrorists open mortar fire from within a residential area in Horlivka (video)
Video about Russian terrorist mortar crew shooting from within a residential area in Horlivka, near Donetsk, on the positions of Ukrainian troops.
Donetsk clinic faces cold amid fighting
Donetsk Psychiatric Hospital No. 1 has been struggling with an extremely cold winter and its proximity to the frontlines in the conflict between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.
EU to call for expanded Russian sanctions
EU sanctions against Russia are to remain in place until December and expand in scope, according to a draft statement from EU foreign ministers obtained by reporters. This comes as violence in eastern Ukraine increases.
Ukraine: Russia is aggressor, Donetsk and Luhansk are terrorist groups
Ukraine has officially recognized Russia an "aggressor state." The People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk were declared "terrorist organizations." Following these decisions, Ukraine has urged the international community to act similarly.
EU threatens new Russia sanctions over rebel support in Ukraine
EU leaders are threatening new sanctions against Russia for its "growing support" for pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine. The final decision about whether to impose them will be made at a summit next month.
"Bride of war" – dress for Ukrainian participant of Miss Universe contest
Ukrainian competitor at Miss Universe and concept of her outfit.
NATO Secretary General statement on the attack on Mariupol
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has sharply escalated, with indications of a large-scale offensive by Russian-backed separatists at multiple locations in the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts as well as against the city of Mariupol.
UN Security Council, OSCE to discuss escalating violence in Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts are continuing in an attempt to end the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine. A quick breakthrough is not expected, with both sides blaming each other for the deadly shelling of Mariupol over the weekend.
Davos Diary: Russia Trying to Derail IMF Talks, Says Ukrainian Official
It’s little wonder that Ukraine Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko might need to put her head down on a Davos interview table for a quick rest before rushing off to her next meeting.
Ann Arbor residents to protest Mariinsky Orchestra conductor Valery Gergiev
A tense conflict that’s escalating in a faraway region of the world will resonate in Ann Arbor this weekend when a group of Ukrainians (and other activists) stage a protest outside Hill Auditorium before the Mariinsky Orchestra’s Saturday night performance.
Leninsky bus attack
Yet another attack on a bus with high civilian casualties (estimated between 10-15).
ECHR: Tymoshenko suit over Ukraine treatment settled
Strasbourg has closed the books on Yulia Tymoshenko's complaint against Ukraine, finding a "friendly settlement." The former prime minister had alleged unfair proceedings against her in 2011 over a gas contract.