Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Ukraine seeks NATO membership as Russia moves troops across the border
In an emergency meeting Friday, NATO condemned Russian military action in Ukraine and accused Moscow of violating Ukraine’s sovereignty. Now, Kiev has announced its intention to seek NATO membership. But it’s still not clear what Western countries can do to stop Russia’s invasion.
Pro-Russian protesters dig in for a long fight over eastern Ukraine
Welcome to the People’s Republic of Donetsk, where pro-Russian protesters have set up camp in an effort to force a separation from Ukraine.Welcome to the People’s Republic of Donetsk, where pro-Russian protesters have set up camp in an effort to force a separation from Ukraine.
Why does this Ukrainian have a green stain on his face?
Protests in Ukraine have dragged on for months, with little progress. Among protesters, there’s a little-known weapon that’s not especially dangerous, but is a real pain. It’s a topical antibiotic and it turns skin green. That story and more, in today’s Global Scan.