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War in Donbas

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 13, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 12, 2014February 26, 2022

After Election, Ukraine Renews Offensive Against Separatists

Ukraine’s government interprets its election victory as a mandate for decisive action against the rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 12, 2014February 26, 2022

Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed

Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 2, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 25, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 19, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 28, 2014February 26, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 13, 2014February 26, 2022

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