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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
The Russo-Ukrainian War started with the Crimean Crisis in 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed the Black Sea peninsula from Ukraine, and includes the War in Donbas, where Russia encouraged and supports a separatist uprising.
Ukraine Pushes Offensive in East, Rebels in Disarray
The speed of the Ukrainian army’s offensive seems to have taken the rebels’ leaders by surprise.
Why Even an Airplane Crash Won’t Make Putin Back Down
Russia’s propaganda has so strongly made the Ukrainian separatists’ case that it cannot back down now.
Passenger Jet Crashes in Eastern Ukraine, Kiev Accuses Rebels
Ukraine accuses pro-Russian militants of shooting down an airliner that crashed in the east of the country.
Ukraine Signs Europe Pact, Recaptures Rebel Stronghold
After finalizing an association agreement with the European Union, Ukraine’s forces retake Sloviansk.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Sending Tanks to Separatists
Three Ukrainian tanks were supposedly seized by Russia in the Crimea and then given to separatists in the east.
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Willing to Talk, But with Whom?
The separatists are so divided, it is difficult to find anyone Ukraine’s president could negotiate with.
After Election, Ukraine Renews Offensive Against Separatists
Ukraine’s government interprets its election victory as a mandate for decisive action against the rebels.
Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed
Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.
In Response to NATO, Russia Stages Drills on Ukraine’s Border
Russia says its military exercises near the border with Ukraine are a response to NATO war games.
Federalization is Russian Design to Weaken, Not Save Ukraine
Russia’s “solution” for the crisis in Ukraine would stop the country from deepening its ties with the West.
Ukraine Separatists Reject Amnesty, Demand Referendum
Pro-Russian activists in the east of Ukraine refuse to back down unless the government agrees to a referendum.
Russian Troops on Ukraine Border Spark Fears of Invasion
With Russian troops amassing on Ukraine’s borders, a deeper incursion into its territory seems possible.
Ukraine Fears Invasion as Russia Stages Military Drills on Border
Russia stages large military exercises on Ukraine’s border as Germany warns of “catastrophe” unless it withdraws.