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rights violations

Kiev Case vs. Moscow on Crimea 'Partly Admissible' – Europe Court

The European Court of Human Rights added that it was not ruling on whether the annexation of Crimea itself was illegal.

WHO KILLED SHEREMET?

New Evidence in Ukraine Journalist's Murder – Police

Pavel Sheremet died in 2016, when a bomb planted in his car exploded during morning rush hour in Kiev.

Problematic Gift

Russia Returns Gifted Orthodox Icon to Bosnia After East Ukraine Controversy

Media reported that the icon was taken from the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine which is controlled by pro-Russian rebels.

questioned origins

Russian Minister Gifted 300-Year-Old Ukrainian Icon in Bosnia — Reports

The Ukrainian Orthodox icon given to Lavrov is thought to be from the war-torn region of Luhansk.

EU Extends Sanctions Anti-Russia Over Ukraine

The sanctions, which target whole sectors of the Russian economy including its valuable oil businesses, were extended to mid-2021.

Donbass Conflict

Ukraine, Russia Discuss New Prisoner Swap, Troop Withdrawal: Kiev

Volodymyr Zelensky's spokeswoman said Kiev would like to stage a new prisoner swap by year's end.

1 Dead in Ukraine-Russia Border Shootout – FSB

Russian border patrol officers opened fire on the Ukrainians after they resisted arrest.

Turkey Backs Crimea’s Return to Ukraine – FM

Turkey and Ukraine get "friendly" over the question of Crimea amid a deepening rift with Russia.

opinion Anna Arutunyan

In Russia’s Near Abroad, Its Influence Is More Optics Than Substance

Putin’s foreign policy has been to establish a presence in foreign countries to disrupt or influence without a coherent strategy for an actual end.

intensifying election

U.S. Sanctions 'Russian Agent' for Trying to Damage Biden

The Ukrainian politician has close ties to Russian intelligence and actively aided in efforts to implicate Joe Biden in corruption.

UKRAINE PEACE TALKS

Germany Hails 'Significant Progress' in Ukraine Peace Efforts

The German foreign minister seemed hopeful, noting the long ongoing ceasefire and progress on prisoner exchanges.

Ukraine Accuses Separatists of Breaching New Ceasefire

The ceasefire had begun just hours before the alleged violation.

Russia and Ukraine Hail Peace Efforts Ahead of New Ceasefire

The Russian and Ukrainian Presidents spoke by phone Sunday ahead of a midnight ceasefire.

Gunman Arrested, Hostages Freed After Ukraine President's Call

Zelensky carried out one of the hostage-taker's demands by calling on people to watch the Joaquin Phoenix-narrated documentary "Earthlings."

Defense Lawyers Allowed to Examine MH17 Wreckage

Lawyers for one of the suspects said they wanted to probe alternative theories for the plane's downing.

every vote counts

150K East Ukraine Residents to Vote on Putin’s Constitutional Reforms – Official

Over 196,000 Donbass residents have obtained Russian citizenship since the process was simplified last year.

Russia Doubles Naturalizations Amid Relaxed Migration Rules

Two-thirds of the new recipients were Ukrainian nationals.

Key MH17 Suspect Detained in East Ukraine: BBC Russia

Former fellow soldiers told BBC Russia they believe he was detained in order to shield him from a kidnapping attempt by Ukraine.

Ukraine Set for IMF Support After Approving Anti-Kolomoisky Banking Law

New law opens door for $5.5 billion in loans from IMF.

de-escalation efforts

Ukraine, Pro-Russia Separatists Hold First Prisoner Swap of 2020

The self-declared Donetsk People’s Republic handed over nine prisoners, with Ukraine handing over 11 separatists.

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