Exit Polls Show Gains for Ukraine’s Pro-Europe Parties
Parties in favor of deepening ties with the rest of Europe would gain a majority.
Eastern Europe
Despite Limited Voting in East, Election Boosts Poroshenko
Despite the insurrection in the east, most Ukrainians back parties that favor closer relations with the West.
Merkel Seeks Chinese Support Against Russia
Germany tries to leverage its trade relation with China to put pressure on Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine, Separatists Agree to Ceasefire, Buffer Zone
Ukraine agrees to a truce with pro-Russian separatists, but fighting continues in Donetsk and Mariupol.
Despite Ceasefire, Fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Mariupol
Less than two days after Ukraine’s government and separatists agreed to a truce, fighting resumes in the east.
Russian Troops Enter Ukraine, Advance on Mariupol
Ukraine’s government and NATO say Russian troops have crossed the border and are fighting in the country.
Russia’s Stealth Invasion of Ukraine
To keep Ukraine unstable and weak, Russia needs to make sure the separatists are not defeated.
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity “Essential”: Merkel
While others have acquiesced in Russia’s annexation, Germany insists the Crimea belongs to Ukraine.
Russian Trucks Cross Border, Ukraine Denounces “Invasion”
Ukraine condemns as a “flagrant violation of international law” what Russia claims is a humanitarian effort.
Ukrainian Troops Enter Rebel Stronghold, Jet Shot Down
Ukraine says its forces entered the separatist redoubt of Luhansk after a fighter jet was shot down in the area.
Ukraine Claims Destroyed Russian Armored Column
Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian armored personnel carriers that crossed into its territory.
By Promoting Autarky, Russia Condemns Its People to Poverty
A nation that refuses to trade with others is by definition poorer. Yet that is now Russia’s policy.
Russia Sends Aid Convoy to Ukraine, NATO Fears Invasion
As trucks supposedly carrying aid depart for Ukraine, NATO warns there is a “high probability” Russia will invade.
Russia’s Geopolitics: The Necessity of Empire
Russia’s history has been one of constant expansion in order to secure its otherwise indefensible heartland.
Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.