Ukraine
BYLBASOVKA, Ukraine — The promise of a peaceful Easter Sunday was shattered early on April 20, after at least three persons were killed in a gun battle in eastern Ukraine.
Apr. 20, 2014
On the eve of suspended anti-terrorist operations in
eastern Ukraine over Easter weekend Ukraine’s Zhytomyr Armored Brigade late on
April 18 recaptured two of the six airborne combat vehicles near Kra
Apr. 19, 2014
In light of the failure of Ukraine’s 25th Dnipropetrovsk Parachute brigade to hold and secure the Kramatorsk airfield in Donetsk Oblast on April 17, the State Security Service announced on April 18 t
Apr. 18, 2014
Editor’s Note: On April 15, Ukraine’s military began an anti-terrorist operation against Kremlin-backed insurgents who have taken over numerous government buildings and police headquarters in several
Apr. 17, 2014
Military patriotism among Ukrainians is now being financially rewarded. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast governor and billionaire Igor Kolomoisky is offering cash bonuses for those who fight against pro-Russian
Apr. 17, 2014
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about Transdniestria’s request on recognizing its independence, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Apr. 17, 2014
Ukrainian National Guardsmen
overnight on April 17 killed 3 Kremlin-backed militants and injured 13 more
when a large group tried taking over their military base in Mariupol, Donetsk
Oblast’s second l
Apr. 17, 2014
Editor’s Note: On April 15, Ukraine’s military began an anti-terrorist operation against Kremlin-backed insurgents who have taken over numerous government buildings and police headquarters in several
Apr. 16, 2014
The invasion of Ukraine’s eastern regions is made in Moscow, the Security Service of Ukraine said on April 16, and they came for blood.
Apr. 16, 2014
Pro-Russian activists in Donetsk region are planning a referendum for
May 11 where one would be asked to vote on whether one wanted the region
to be an independent state, remain part of Ukraine, or b
Apr. 16, 2014
Editor’s Note: Ukraine’s interim President Oleksandr Turchynov said he has today launched an anti-terrorist operation against Kremlin-backed insurgents who have taken over numerous government building
Apr. 16, 2014
Although Ukraine’s monopoly arms maker Ukroboronprom suspended all shipments to Russia three weeks ago, no political decision has yet been taken on whether to resume contracts in the future, says Yuri
Apr. 15, 2014
A recording proving that Russia is backing separatists in eastern Ukraine has surfaced online. The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) taped the operatives, whose code names are “Nose,” “Adler,” “Shoote
Apr. 15, 2014
Interim President Oleksandr Turchynov ‘s 9 a.m. deadline for pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine to lay down their arms has passed without Ukrainian launching any military action. Turchynov had
Apr. 15, 2014
The European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council has approved a mid-term loan of $1.38 billion and an additional $848 million in micro-financial aid for Ukraine, while the U.S. signed an agreement with th
Apr. 14, 2014
Twenty federalization supporters have seized the local council
building in Zhdanovka, Donetsk region, the Donbas News portal said on April 14. A flag of the “Donetsk republic” has been installed on t
Apr. 14, 2014