Dmitry Durnev
Stories by the Author
Traveller's Survival Guide to East Ukraine
Local journalist on the risks people face when they cross paramilitary checkpoints.
8 Jan 15
Donetsk, Mariupol Await Conflict Resurgence
Talk of new rebel offensive after build-up of troops and hardware in Ukraine’s southeast.
26 Nov 14
East Ukraine Election: Turnout in a Time of War
Few polling stations open, and voters in those areas were lukewarm about the polls’ significance to them.
29 Oct 14
Cold Steel and Christians in Ukraine's Fight
Improvisation is the order of the day for rough-and-ready volunteers.
16 Oct 14
Ukraine: Mariupol Prepares as Russians Advance
Mood of resistance contrasts with apathy seen across much of the east.
4 Sep 14
Changing the Guard in Donetsk
Behind-the-scenes attempts to create a functioning separatist administration have failed so far.
1 Sep 14
Darkest Hour Before Dawn in East Ukraine?
More and more towns caught up in fighting as Ukrainian forces make inroads.
21 Aug 14
Lone Shell Blast Cuts Key Water Supply in East Ukraine
Essential pumping equipment for major canal will be hard to replace amid battles.
17 Jun 14
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