Scholars at Odds on Ukraine
Since the crisis in Ukraine began, the Russia scholar Stephen F. Cohen has cast himself in the role of the unbowed dissenter, whose sharp criticisms of America’s foreign policy in…
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Cease-Fire in Shreds, Ukraine Sees Heaviest Fighting in Months
DONETSK, Ukraine — The shattered remains of a tank bearing a tattered Ukrainian flag sat beside the main highway to Mariupol on Monday afternoon, a remnant of what pro-Russian rebel…
Russia’s Lavrov calls for Western criticism of Kiev
At a press conference in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed Kiev for renewed fighting and civilian deaths in Ukraine and questioned the West’s lack of condemnation. Fighting between…
Pro-Russian Rebels Advance In Eastern Ukraine, Fighting Intensifies
By Natalia Zinets and Denis Dyomkin KIEV/ST PETERSBURG, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Russian-backed rebels pushed forward on Monday with a new offensive that has brought all-out war back to eastern…
Snubbed by U.S. and Europe, Kremlin Looks to Asia at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland — On opening night at the annual gathering of the moneyed here, Russia’s state-owned bank VTB put on a lavish party, with dancers in gorgeous versions of Russian…
Rocket Fire Kills 30 Civilians In Ukrainian City Of Mariupol
Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools, homes and shops Saturday in Ukraine’s southeastern city of Mariupol, killing at least 30 people, authorities said. The Ukrainian president called the…
At Least 10 Killed in Rocket Attack in Eastern Ukraine Port City
DONETSK, Ukraine — Rockets struck homes and a market in the Azov Sea port city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine on Saturday killing at least 10 people in the latest…
Rebels in Eastern Ukraine Vow to Drive Army From Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine — A main leader of the Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine said on Friday that his soldiers were “on the offensive” in several sectors, building on their success…
Ukraine Cedes Donetsk Airport to Rebels as Fighting Continues
MOSCOW — Ukrainian officials acknowledged on Thursday that they had relinquished to rebel forces control over the terminal of the airport in Donetsk, while artillery fire gutted a trolley bus…
At Least 7 Killed in Shelling of City Bus in Eastern Ukraine
DONETSK, Ukraine — Local authorities in the separatist stronghold in east Ukraine say at least seven people have been killed after a city bus was hit by an artillery shell….
Report: Shelling hits civilian areas in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
The areas targeted were Debaltseve and Avdiyivka, he said. The reported shelling comes after talks Wednesday in Berlin between the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France aimed at…
Ukrainian Forces Battle Russian-Backed Rebels in East
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Shelling from both Ukrainian military and rebel separatist positions continued Wednesday over a remote border checkpoint northwest of Luhansk that Ukraine said was seized Monday by Russian…
Ukraine, Russia Reportedly Agree On Withdrawal Of Heavy Arms
Germany’s Foreign Minister says Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a procedure for the withdrawal of heavy weapons in eastern Ukraine. Frank-Walter Steinmeier says his counterparts from Russia and Ukraine…
Is now the time to visit Russia?
However, recent events in Ukraine and the Crimean region have dealt a blow to this popularity, and could spell further trouble for Russia’s tourism industry in 2015. Ironically, with the…
Ukrainian Forces Retreat From Donetsk Airport, Civilians Killed In Bus Shelling
(Adds background) By Natalia Zinets and Pavel Polityuk KIEV, Jan 22 (Reuters) – At least eight civilians were killed on Thursday when a shell or mortar hit a public transport…
Davos: The new (grim) global context
Russia’s economy was already looking shaky after the West imposed sanctions over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and its support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. Related: All you need to…
Russian forces, equipment enter Ukraine, PM says
Russian military forces and equipment have entered Ukraine, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says, according to a report from Ukraine’s state-run media on Monday. “I have just spoken with the national…
Pro-Russian Rebels Claim To Control Donetsk Airport After Days Of Intense Fighting
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine claimed Monday that they have seized control of the Donetsk airport after days of intense fighting. Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat. – The…
After 8 months of conflict, what’s next for Ukraine?
It’s hard to imaginebut truethat the raging conflict between Ukraine and Russia, or at least Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels, all started with a humble trade agreement. As tensions run high…