Ukraine Presidential Vote Begins Under Bribe Claim Cloud

YURAS KARMANAU / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2019 Voters in Ukraine are casting ballots after a campaign that produced a comedian with no political experience as the front-runner. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘I’m Alive’: Russian Reporter, Ukraine Police Faked Killing

By DMYTRO VLASOV and NATALIYA VASILYEVA / The Associated Press May 30, 2018 Ukrainian authorities' plot to stage the death of journalist Arkady Babchenko in order to pull off a sting operation draws astonishment and censure from various sources. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dressing Up Human Trafficking in a Bridal Gown

Julie Bindel / Truthdig Dec 15, 2016 Many women who participate in the international marriage market go from "mail-ordered" to "male-ordered," becoming commodities in an inherently unequal transaction based on money, sex and power. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Inside Chernobyl: A Legacy of Ruin

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 26, 2016 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer was the first American journalist to enter the surviving power plant in the former Soviet Union On the 30th anniversary of the nuclear disaster, he recounts his experience in a Los Angeles Times column first published on April 9, 1987 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer was the first American journalist to enter the surviving power plant in the former Soviet Union. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Moscow and Kiev in ‘Positive Mood’ After Talks in Paris on Ending Ukraine Conflict

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 4, 2015 Russian and Ukrainian officials expressed cautious optimism following discussions in which Russia pushed for Ukraine to take back legal control of eastern territories. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The War Zone of Donetsk, Ukraine

By Halyna Mokrushyna, CounterPunch May 17, 2015 When the people of the Donetsk area protested imposed changes, Kyiv launched an “anti-terrorist” operation against them. I saw firsthand these “terrorists,” who had decided to build something different from the oligarchic regime. Theirs is an enormous and difficult task. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Surge in Fighting Puts Ukrainian Truce in Doubt

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 3, 2015 Civilians are fleeing parts of east Ukraine as fighting there reaches its worst point since a shaky cease-fire was established in February. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Putin During Public Conference: U.S. ‘Doesn’t Need Allies, Only Vassals’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 16, 2015 In his annual “direct line” press conference Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin spent four hours taking questions from the public on subjects ranging from the Ukraine conflict and relations with the West to rural transport and the sale of milk to primary schools. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Killings in the Name of Ukrainian Land of Donbas

By Halyna Mokrushyna, CounterPunch Apr 15, 2015 In his Sunday sermon, the Patriarch Philaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Kyiv explained to his parishioners that Ukrainian soldiers who kill civilians and rebels in Donbas do not transgress God’s commandment “thou shalt not kill”. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

How Violence in Ukraine Could Lead to Nuclear Disaster

By Stanley Heller Mar 21, 2015 One big problem with the recent calls for a Western military role in the Ukraine conflict is the Chernobyl reactor, whose core exploded in 1986 and must be watched forever. The old sarcophagus that contains it must be replaced next year and cannot wait out a war.One big problem with the calls for a Western military role in the Ukraine conflict is the Chernobyl reactor. The sarcophagus that holds it must be replaced soon and cannot wait out a war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Vladimir Putin Not Responsible for Ukrainian Civil War, Expert Says

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 21, 2015 Through a careful review of recent history, Russia and Soviet scholar Paul Robinson debunks the claim that the Russian president is directing the rebels fighting in Ukraine's eastern region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

European Allies Are Declaring Their Independence from Irresponsible U.S.

William Pfaff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2015 Britain, Germany and France are all posting signs of dissent in the West. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )