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 )

Black Day for Ukraine Military Ahead of Key Vote

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2014 Pro-Russian rebels firing mortar shells and grenades killed 17 Ukrainian soldiers Thursday, the blackest day yet for the military and a dramatic ratcheting up of tensions just three days before an election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poroshenko: The Chocolate King Poised to Lead Ukraine

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2014 He has chocolate factories galore, is a self-made billionaire and has been both cabinet minister and occasional revolutionary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Chocolate King and the Gas Princess

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Apr 15, 2014 In the midst of unrest in Eastern Ukraine and the threat of a new Russian intervention, the transitional government in Kiev is preparing for the election of a new president on May 25. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Ukraine’s Tymoshenko Causes Controversy With ‘Wipe Out Russians’ Leak

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2014 Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was plunged into fresh controversy Tuesday after Russian television broadcast a tape where she is heard urging the "wiping out" of Russians over Moscow's seizure of Crimea. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Shortly After Disappearing, Ukraine’s President Yanukovych Impeached

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2014 Ukraine's parliament, now controlled by government opposition leaders since President Viktor Yanukovych fled Kiev, passed a number of speedy measures Saturday, the most important being his removal from office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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 )

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 )