Crimea Still Hotting Up

The Courage of Local Voices

The painstaking work of proper journalism is the bedrock of our freedoms.

Four Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Yagidne Crimes

Some 20 servicemen have already been identified and suspected of mistreating villagers.

Kherson: Displaced Justice During Russian Occupation

Judge describes how the court system continued to operate, even after officials were forced to flee for fear of retribution.

Orikhiv: City on the Verge

The few residents who remain in the shattered town await the next offensive, from whichever direction it comes.

The Journalists Risking All to Report from Crimea

Media workers face harassment, arrest and detention under Russian occupation.

Unease at Focus on Language, Identity in Kazakstan

Russians say nationalist sensitivities have been heightened by Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.

The Long Journey to Flee Russia’s Invasion

A Ukrainian journalist describes the arduous route from Kyiv to Berlin via Moldova, aided by an army of volunteers and an outpouring of camaraderie.

DPR Militia Member Convicted of War Crime

Accused man already found guilty of fighting for the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic.