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War in Ukraine
It is increasingly clear that the terminology we use to label actions, intentions, and events in respect of the war in Ukraine is a powerful weapon that shapes perceptions and outcomes.
Nov. 3
Ukraine
On the suicide prevention and crisis support hotline’s fifth anniversary, founder Paul Niland spoke with Kyiv Post about its work, such as saving 15,000 Ukrainian lives.
Oct. 26
Russian Armed Forces
In early March, three Russian soldiers allegedly kidnapped a Ukrainian woman from the village of Yahidne where they severely beat her and then raped, Ukraine's National Police allege.
Oct. 23
Russia
Some of the posts compared the incident to the treatment of surrendering German soldiers during World War II, whom the Red Army would not take prisoner.
Oct. 14
Russian Armed Forces
Initial reports showed multiple bodies, stripped naked with only their underwear on, lying face down on the ground after allegedly being shot by Russian troops upon surrendering.
Oct. 13
War in Ukraine
In captivity, Ukrainian POWs were given just 10 minutes twice a month to shave their heads.
Oct. 13
Drones
Residents and first responders are increasingly at risk, as drones strike civilian vehicles, including private cars, taxis, minibuses, public transport, volunteer trucks, and ambulances.
Oct. 8
Azov
More footage appeared of Russians executing Ukrainians surrendering. A captured Russian soldier revealed that orders were given to shoot, not capture, POWs.
Oct. 7
War in Ukraine
Officials say the SBU has initiated criminal investigations into the Russian Armed Forces troop violations of the laws and customs of war, combined with premeditated murder.
Oct. 5
War in Ukraine
Despite the extraordinary risks, dedicated photographers have set out to bear witness and capture the war’s impacts. In the process, they have been changed.
Oct. 5
Mariupol
The mass execution of POWs in Olenivka more than two years ago is another piece of evidence showing the scale of Russian war crimes. Ukraine must remember its heroes and remind the world of them.
Oct. 5
Russia
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine assures Ukrainians who received Russian passports under duress that they won’t be held accountable.
Sep. 30
War in Ukraine
International attention will briefly focus on the UN this week as leaders gather for the General Assembly but there should be no place for Russia, the brazen violator of the UN Charter.
Sep. 23
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Environmentalists say it may take more than a year to restore the Desna's fauna, as the river is now devoid of fish and other living creatures.
Sep. 16
War in Ukraine
Friendly fire considered in F-16 crash; Putin to visit first ICC signatory country since arrest warrant; Russian business profits plummet; First Harris interview reveals no foreign policy plan details
Aug. 30
A UN official in charge of the human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine described Russian torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) as “the worst [she has] seen” in her 20-year career.
Aug. 8