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Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present)
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Moscow creates new ‘Cossack’ paramilitary units for possible use against Ukraine
Recent reports that Moscow is deploying Cossack groups along the Russian-Ukrainian border near the Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv…
Problems in the Ukrainian military food-supply system: Coronavirus or symptom of slowdown in reforms?
On March 1, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (MOD) reported that all combat units and some small garrisons…
Kyiv finds an alibi to step back from Kozak-Yermak plan on Donbas
The COVID-19 coronavirus emergency gives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a non-political excuse for stepping back from the plan…
Kozak-Yermak plan on Donbas: The fine print
The meeting of the Minsk-based Contact Group, held by videoconference on March 24–26, had been expected to officially…
Donbas peace talks group meets online, averts highly criticized agreement meant to include Russia-run “people’s republics”
The Minsk Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) met on 26 March to discuss the Donbas situation, but no ratification…
Russia to become observer instead of party to conflict under proposed Donbas negotiation format, MP Yasko says
[editorial] On 11 March 2019, The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the peaceful settlement of the conflict in…
Russian electronic warfare in Donbas: Training or preparation for a wider attack?
The Russian Armed Forces are continuing their covert offensive operations in Ukraine, even as Moscow denies direct involvement.…
For Putin, MH17 shootdown hearings more serious than ruble’s fall and coronavirus’ spread, Eggert says
For many, the coronavirus pandemic and the economic turmoil that has led to the collapse of the ruble…
Shady agreements legitimizing Russia’s puppet “republics” likely signed in Minsk
[editorial]Ukraine’s representative to the Trilateral Contact Group on the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Donbas has signed…
Appeal hearing in Markiv case postponed due to COVID-19
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in northern Italy and the introduction of emergency measures, the Italian government…
Russia’s policies toward Ukraine remain unchanged month after Kremlin’s “gray cardinal” replaced
Rumors about Surkov’s resignation surfaced several times on Russian media in the last few years, although they have…
Legal battle: How Ukraine sues Russia in international courts
The largest number of Ukrainian lawsuits against Russia are filed in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).…
Ukraine suffers casualties in military escalation near disengagement zone in Luhansk Oblast
The area is located east of the town of Zolote where one of three demilitarized disengagement zones had…
Documentary project on Markiv case to be presented in Italian Parliament
In late summer 2019, three Italian journalists – Cristiano Tinazzi, Danilo Elia, Ruben Lagattolla – and Ukrainian journalist…
War veteran Illia Titko: “My “blood formula” has now been changed forever!”
It should be noted that his mobilization was an assignment for which he volunteered. As a senior engineer…
Surviving the “DNR/LNR”. Photo project reveals the horror of captivity
Among the heroes of the photo project called “After Captivity”, there are several well-known prisoners, namely artist Serhiy…
Donetsk-born teenager recalls years of her living in occupied city
[editorial]When Russia unleashed war in the east of Ukraine almost six years ago, local residents didn’t have that…
The Wrong Place: Crowdfunding for the truth. Ukrainian/Italian film crew shooting doc on Markiv case
Together, Cristiano Tinazzi, Olga Tokariuk, Danilo Elia and Ruben Lagattolla set out on a long and delicate mission,…
Cyborgs recount the Battle of Donetsk Airport. Direct quotes
Ukraine recently commemorated the fallen defenders of Donetsk Airport, the fifth anniversary of the last tragic battle for…
The Markiv case: Verkhovna Rada calls on Italian President & Parliament to ensure objective appeal hearing
Background On June 12, 2019, the Pavia court in Italy sentenced National Guardsman Vitaliy Markiv to 24 years…