Still on Top

Joep Bertrams, Cagle Cartoons, The Netherlands Feb 23, 2014 Dig deeper

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Opposition Leaders Sign Deal to Defuse Crisis

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2014 After an upsurge in violence between Ukrainian government forces and protesters this past week claimed dozens of lives and deepened concerns about the possibility of civil war, at least the semblance of progress was made through diplomatic means Friday. After an upsurge in violence between Ukrainian government forces and protesters this past week claimed dozens of lives, at least the semblance of progress was made through diplomatic means Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kiev Violence

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Ukraine

Pavel Constantin, Cagle Cartoons, Romania Feb 21, 2014 Dig deeper

Ukraine Crisis Intensifies as Death Toll Rises, EU Imposes Sanctions

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2014 The relative calm that was achieved in Ukraine earlier this week was a distant memory by Thursday, as clashes between protesters and police claimed at least 22 lives by day's end. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ukrainian Uprising Takes Violent Turn as Police Attack Protest Camp

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2014 The volatile situation in Ukraine once again erupted into violence Tuesday, after police forces loyal to the country's embattled President Viktor Yanukovych surrounded and stormed an opposition encampment in Kiev's Independence Square. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych Concedes Everything but His Position

Staff / Truthdig Jan 29, 2014 Tuesday was a victorious day for the Ukrainian protesters who have thronged their streets and clashed with government forces for months, as President Viktor Yanukovych handed them some major concessions except for one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ukraine: East or West

Martin Sutovec, Cagle Cartoons, Slovakia Jan 27, 2014 Dig deeper

Neither Side Will Back Down in Ukraine as Tensions Rise Between the Government and Protesters

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2014 Ukraine is past peaceful negotiations after months of demonstrations spreading throughout the country have finally reached a boiling point. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russia Makes Power Move to Lure Ukraine Away From EU

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2013 One thing that can reliably be said about Russian President Vladimir Putin is this: The man is not subtle. Putin's latest dealings with his Ukrainian counterpart, the politically embattled Viktor Yanukovych, provide further support of this characterization. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

George Clooney Personally Endorses Ukrainian Protesters’ Democratic Efforts

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2013 Opening himself up once again to the inevitable “shut up and sing” critiques that follow earnest displays of political concern by celebrities, actor, director and self-appointed democratic ambassador to Ukraine (oops -- it begins) George Clooney sent a personal message Monday to protesters in Kiev. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

No NATO for Ukraine

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2010 With a nod to the Kremlin, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych proposed a bill to his parliament, which it approved Thursday, to keep their nation from joining NATO's ranks. Take that, hegemonic Western policymakers! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )