Petro Poroshenko

A man stands next to a mannequin with a burning hat.

As US focuses on impeachment, Ukraine worries about being left to Russia

Olena Sotnyk was a member of Ukraine's parliament until July. She says the impeachment inquiry makes her worried Ukraine has lost the support of the United States.

As US focuses on impeachment, Ukraine worries about being left to Russia
A man claps in the foreground as confetti floats through the air

Ukraine voters reject status quo in vote for ‘absolutely unprepared’ president

Ukraine voters reject status quo in vote for ‘absolutely unprepared’ president
Industrial workers standing near burning coke fuel.

A struggling mining town in Ukraine looks to one of their own as leading presidential candidate

A struggling mining town in Ukraine looks to one of their own as leading presidential candidate
A man with a microphone in front of bright lights gives a peace sign.

This Ukrainian presidential candidate is challenging language divisions with a message of unity

This Ukrainian presidential candidate is challenging language divisions with a message of unity
Actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy is shown in a blue suit walking out from parting red curtains.

Comedian set to win first round of Ukraine presidential vote

Comedian set to win first round of Ukraine presidential vote
Vitaliy Kudla is shown wearing a two-tone jacket and hat while sitting in a small room with a bed behind him.

In shadow of war, Ukrainians seek to vote for peace

Destruction and damage are widespread in eastern Ukraine. After five years of conflict many voters just one thing from this month's presidential election: peace.

In shadow of war, Ukrainians seek to vote for peace
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is shown sitting at the end of a table chairing a meeting with heads of military and security forces in Kiev, Ukraine, Nov. 30, 2018.

Ukraine bars entry to Russian men of combat age citing invasion fears

Ukraine on Friday banned Russian men of combat age from entering the country, a move introduced under martial law after Russia fired on and captured three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea last weekend.

Ukraine bars entry to Russian men of combat age citing invasion fears
Ukrainian politician Oleh Lyashko is shown with several people behind standing at a podium pointing his finger during a parliament session.

Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion

Ukraine on Monday imposed martial law for 30 days in parts of the country most vulnerable to an attack from Russia after President Petro Poroshenko warned of the "extremely serious" threat of a land invasion.

Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion
Egg salad for Passover in Drohobych, Ukraine. Loli Kantor remembers this method of cutting an egg in the palm of your hand from her youth. It's part of the Jewish life that she documented in Ukraine.

The conflict in Ukraine has led to a Golden Age for Jews — though some are still leaving

It's a disturbing time for Jews in Europe right now. But the conflict in Ukraine seems to be making that country a little more welcoming to its Jewish citizens, even as they continue leaving the country in large numbers.

The conflict in Ukraine has led to a Golden Age for Jews — though some are still leaving
Waiting for news about her husband's fate, Svitlana Moroz stands in a Kiev NGO in front of a photograph showing her with her husband Aleksei in peaceful time.

A Ukrainian soldier leaves captivity, but says his fight isn't over

Ukraine has been fighting Russia and pro-Russian rebels in its eastern provinces for months, leaving hundreds of captives on both sides. But just before the new year, the two sides exchanged prisoners in the largest swap deal of the war, including one Ukrainian soldier who already wants to get back to war.

A Ukrainian soldier leaves captivity, but says his fight isn't over
A pro-Russian separatist stands guard during the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic leadership and local parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Eastern Ukrainian rebels up the ante with a disputed election

Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine elected a self-proclaimed president on Sunday, and Moscow welcomed the news. While the rest of the world condemned the vote and Russia hasn't formally recognized two breakaway republics, that may only be a matter of time.

Eastern Ukrainian rebels up the ante with a disputed election
A man walks out of a voting booth at a polling station during a parliamentary election in the village of Fiina near Lviv, on October 26, 2014.

Ukraine — or part of it — delivers another pro-Europe election result

The US and Europe are celebrating the victory of pro-European parties in Ukraine's presidential election, saying it's clear sign that Ukraine wants to modernize and move away from Moscow. But just how much of Ukraine's partially-occupied east is on board?

Ukraine — or part of it — delivers another pro-Europe election result
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a signing ceremony in Mongolia at the national parliament building in Ulan Bator, September 3, 2014.

President Putin calling for peace is like an arsonist offering to put out a fire, a reporter says

Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a seven-point peace plan with Ukraine, but only after his government helped cause the chaos and bloodshed.

President Putin calling for peace is like an arsonist offering to put out a fire, a reporter says
According to a local newspaper in Pskov, Russia, this is the grave of a Russian soldier who died last week. The grave is close to the base of the 76th airborne division cited for heroism by President Putin last week.

Ukraine faces up to a Russian invasion, while Moscow keeps denying it

Russia says its soldiers aren't fighting in Ukraine, but evidence keeps piling up that Russia has invaded — even in Russia itself. That's caused some protests in Russia and disappointment in Ukraine, where people are feeling abandoned by the outside world.

Ukraine faces up to a Russian invasion, while Moscow keeps denying it
A car drives past the remains of a spent ammunition on the suburbs of Donetsk, Tuesday. Intense fighting between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine killed dozens of civilians, soldiers and rebels, as Kiev pressed on with an offensi

A Ukrainian military offensive blocks access to Malaysia Airlines crash site

Ukrainian government forces are on the attack close to where Malaysia Airlines flight 17 came down almost two weeks ago. They're trying to surround the key rebel city of Donetsk, but they may prevent efforts to retrieve the remaining bodies and wreckage in the process.

A Ukrainian military offensive blocks access to Malaysia Airlines crash site