A 90-day political campaign period has opened in Ukraine, where the incumbent hasn’t yet announced whether he plans to run in a March 31 election.
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East Ukraine Conflict Human Rights Violations Continue Without End
As Ukraine enters its fifth winter of conflict, the United Nations says civilians continue to be victimized by widespread human rights violations and abuse.
Leading Crimean Attorney Detained on Trumped-Up Charges
Politically motivated Emil Kurbedinov, a prominent lawyer in Crimea who is instrumental in defending embattled activists detained on trumped up charges.
Ukrainian President Seeks NATO Support In Russia Dispute
Ukrainian President Petro is asking NATO allies to send naval ships to the Sea of Azov to aid his country and “provide security” amid tensions with Russia.
Ukraine Ex-President Yanukovych To Miss Treason Hearing
Former Ukrainian President Viktor won’t be able to appear before a Kyiv court on Monday because of injuries sustained on a Moscow tennis court.
Russia-Controlled Ukraine Regions Hold Clearly Rigged Vote
Residents of eastern Ukraine regions controlled by Russia-backed separatist voted Sunday for local governments in elections denounced by Kyiv and the West.
Threats To Prominent Civic Activists Grow In Russian-Occupied Crimea
Assault on Crimean Solidarity group, particularly those from the Crimean Tatar community, is a serious blow to the grassroots civic movement.
Hundreds March in Kiev Rally After Activist’s Acid Attack Death
People gathered at the Ukrainian Interior Ministry headquarters after the death of an anti-corruption activist who was attacked with acid three months ago.
Ukraine Demands 15-Year Sentence For Ousted President
Ukraine prosecutor general on Tuesday said, it had demanded 15-Year Sentence for Ousted President “Viktor Yanukovych for betraying his nation to Russia
Mother of Ukrainian Filmmaker Jailed in Russia Seeks Pardon
Oleg Sentsov, a vocal opponent of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, was sentenced in 2015 to 20 years for conspiracy