People's Republic of Donetsk
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
After Ukraine's military recaptured Sloviansk, VICE News visited some of the former rebel checkpoints surrounding the city, interviewed a pro-Russia rebel in Donetsk, and went to a "peace rally" where the People's Republic of Donetsk proclaimed that...
Let Them Eat Cake or: The Battle for Donetsk International Airport
Fierce fighting erupted today on the outskirts of Donetsk as the Ukrainian military clashed with rebels for control of the city’s airport.
Photos of the May Day Protests That Turned Violent in Eastern Ukraine
The government's hold on that region of the country is getting more and more tenuous.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
Last week, pro-Russia forces took over the police headquarters in Slovyansk, a city in Eastern Ukraine. VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky rushed to the scene to verify whether or not Russian Special Forces had taken over the building, as was...
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
On the second day of the self-styled People's Republic of Donetsk's existence, people gathered in the Regional Administration Building to discuss their new government and make plans for the future.
The People's Republic of Donetsk Gathered to Discuss Their Plan to Join Russia
We attended the People's Republic of Donetsk's meeting to discuss their new government's future.