Sloviansk
In Photos: One Year Later, a Look at the Forming of the Donetsk People's Republic
The conflict in Donetsk quickly became a flashpoint for what has escalated into Ukraine's civil war, which has left thousands dead and an estimated 1.5 million displaced.
A Village In Ruins, Defending Daily Attacks: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 91)
In this dispatch, VICE News travelled to Pisky, a village in ruins, to meet the soldiers and volunteers defending the village from daily DNR attacks.
Trying to Flee Debaltseve: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 90)
In this dispatch, VICE News travels to Debaltseve to meet some civilians hoping to evacuate the war-ravaged town, and others who are forced to stay in the city without water, gas, or electricity.
On the Front Lines with the Ukrainian Army: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 89)
In this dispatch, VICE News travels to a front line position for the Ukrainian army, as soldiers prepare for the much talked-about DNR offensive.
2014 VICE News Awards: Longest Running, Most Violent Ceasefire — Ukraine
Despite several "peace talks" held by politicians, people are still dying in eastern Ukraine and death toll for the whole conflict has now passed 4,300 victims.
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 57)
Civilians are being caught in the middle of a bloody military campaign in eastern Ukraine.
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...
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 55)
The pro-Russia rebels' retreat from Sloviansk wasn't without bloodshed.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky traveled around the outskirts of the city and visited several checkpoints where soldiers were preparing for what's to come.
Who’s Who in the Donetsk People’s Republic
To help you sort out the motley crew of leaders in eastern Ukraine’s rebel republic, here's our guide to who’s who, who’s in, and who’s out.