Conflict

General Marchenko: Russia Will Fail

In a rare interview, the “Defender of Mykolaiv” explains why Ukraine will prevail, as long as it receives enough support.

20 Feb 23

Ukraine: The Lost Paradise

The Reckoning Project interviews Viktor Marunyak.

20 Feb 23

Tortured for a Lesser “Crime” in Kherson

Interrogated over his past political record, detainee escapes worse treatment for his current activism.

15 Feb 23

Housing complex on Ostriv (Island) in Kherson was damaged by three shells late in the night of February 10. © Anthony Borden/IWPR

“Shelling Just for Shelling”

Indiscriminate Russian attacks continue across the frozen frontline.

13 Feb 23

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky makes a surprise visit to Kherson on November 14, 2022. Zelensky wanted to offer support to residents of the liberated city occupied by Russian for over 8 months. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

Zelensky's Approval Ratings Soar Amid War

Ukrainians are united behind their president, but corruption scandals may affect their support.

2 Feb 23

Left: A boy from Bobrovyi Kut chooses a toy distributed by volunteers. Right: A girl in Kalinivskoe receives soft toys from volunteers. © Anastasia Rokitna

Ukraine: Scars of Occupation Run Deep

Locals say that the physical and emotional damage will take a long time to heal.

31 Jan 23

Oleh Cheryomushkin was found guilty of violating the laws and customs of war by the Kotelevskiy district court of the Poltava region. © Press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

Ukrainian Serving in Proxy Forces Sentenced for Robbery

Man found to be acting on own initiative while looting civilian house in occupied village.

24 Jan 23

Left: Anastasia Mostova, a 17-year-old girl killed in the southern Ukraine port city with her mother Tatyana; Right: Anastasia's grave. © Photos courtesy of Tetyana Mostova

Murder in Kherson

Pre-trial investigation into teenager’s death continues after likely stalling during Russian occupation.

24 Jan 23

Emergency workers search the remains of a residential building that was struck by a Russian missile on January 15, 2023 in Dnipro, Ukraine. The attack is the deadliest single incident since Russia started targeting cities far from front lines in Ukraine. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

How Will US Support Justice for Ukraine?

Options “run the gamut” from financial backing to amending domestic legislation to facilitate prosecutions.

17 Jan 23

Galina Ivanenko, 77, sits in the central square on September 20, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. She never left the city because she was taking care of handicapped family members. Izium was occupied by Russians since April 1st causing major destruction and death to the small city. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

Four Russians Sentenced to 11 Years for War Crimes

Members of a special unit tasked with reconnaissance and sabotage imprisoned and interrogated Ukrainian civilians in September 2022.

10 Jan 23

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