Russia Accuses Ukraine Of 'Terrorist' Attack In Crimea
Russia says two of its servicemen were killed by Ukrainian forces firing into Crimea. Ukraine's president said the Russian claims are "fantasy."
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The Grand Ambitions Of A Slain Journalist In Ukraine
Pavel Sheremet, who was killed Wednesday, clashed with Russian authorities over his investigative reporting. He thought he'd found a safe home in Ukraine. NPR's Joanne Levine met him just last month.
Defiant Female Ukrainian Pilot Freed From Russia In Prisoner Swap
Ukrainian pilot and national hero Nadiya Savchenko had been held by Russia for almost two years. Russia had sentenced her to 22 years in prison for murder — she called it a propaganda stunt.
A Heavy Dose Of Glitter, Pyrotechnics and Politics At Eurovision 2016
Ukraine's Jamala is this year's winner with a haunting song about the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars during World War II. Politics are never far from the surface at the European song contest.
Russian Military Involved In Shooting Down Flight MH17, Researchers Say
As investigations continue into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine two years ago, the Kremlin has dismissed a new report that directly implicates the Russian military.
Ukrainians Who Fled To Russia Find The Welcome Is No Longer Warm
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Russia when fighting began in 2014. The welcome they received has cooled as Russia's economy sags, and very few have been granted formal refugee status.
Russia Sentences Female Ukrainian Pilot To 22 Years In Prison
A Russian court has found Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko guilty of murdering two Russian journalists in eastern Ukraine. She was accused of directing artillery fire that killed them.
WHO Asks Ukraine To Declare A State Of Emergency. The Reason? Polio
Two cases in September raised concern about the country's low vaccination rate. And a new government campaign to inoculate kids is falling short.
Rescued By Russia: Many Are Promised, Few Are Saved
If you're a floundering leader and Russia says it's coming to save you, that may be a sign it's already too late.
MH17 Findings: Dutch Safety Board Says Russian Buk Missile Took Down Plane
The Russian missile manufacturer also released its own report, disputing the Dutch findings and instead pointing the blame for last year's crash of the Boeing 777 at Ukrainian forces.