Kramatorsk
'You Think It's Normal Carrying a Weapon in Here?': Divided Ukrainian Frontier Towns Brace for More War
VICE News reports from Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, a once unremarkable city transformed by a conflict that is now once again knocking at the door.
Exclusive Footage of MH17 Aftermath: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 60)
Exclusive VICE News Footage of MH17 Aftermath and Ukrainian Military Reaction
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
On Sunday, recently elected President Petro Poroshenko vowed he would end two months of fighting with rebels in eastern Ukraine by the end of the week.
Ukraine Is Now Detaining Journalists Too
Pro-Russia militias have held several reporters in Ukraine recently. Now Ukrainian forces have reportedly arrested three journalists.
UN Issues Damning Ukraine Report as Pro-Russia Militia Fortifies Its Position
Despite the regular exchange of shelling and gunfire over the last week, neither side in this battle appear to have made inroads.
Ukraine Rebels’ Ultimatum Expires as Election Edges Closer
The violence shows no signs of dying down as the sounds of fighting seem to edge ever closer to Slovyansk.
Doorstep Chaos Mounts in Eastern Ukraine as Kiev Talks Waver
Rebel leaders were notably absent after Kiev said that it refused to negotiate with terrorists who have "blood on their hands."
Gunfire Edges Towards Sloviansk as Ukraine’s Rebels Consolidate Their Grip
Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed and one seriously wounded in an ambush by pro-Russia militia near Kramatorsk.
Simon Ostrovsky on His Kidnapping, Detainment, and Release
VICE News reporter Simon Ostrovsky tells the full story of his abduction and captivity in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russia forces.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine (Dispatch 30)
Just an hour before he was kidnapped by pro-Russia forces, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky interviewed 2 Russian Cossacks.
Unrest in Eastern Ukraine Escalates as Separatists Collect ‘Bargaining Chips’
As pro-Russia separatists terrorize eastern Ukraine, the situation in the region continues to worsen amid armed attacks and kidnappings.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
Last week, Ukraine launched an anti-terror campaign to recapture the cities being occupied by pro-Russia protesters. So far the campaign hasn't been going so well.