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Rebels have shot down Ukrainian military jets. And they proudly admit it

Conflict & Justice

Pro-Russian separatists claim the latest plane downings are just one victory of many to come. The incident has not only heightened tension even further, but also hindered the investigation at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.

MH17

Small signs of progress for investigators looking into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight 17

Conflict & Justice
An armed pro-Russian separatist gestures to reporters at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, near the village of Hrabove (Grabovo), Donetsk region July 21, 2014.

The Malaysia Airlines crash site is a huge crime scene. And it’s being trampled

Conflict & Justice
Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze speaking to reporters at the US Pentagon on Oct. 5, 2001.

For former Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze, ending the Cold War was his greatest legacy

Global Politics
Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze speaking to reporters at the US Pentagon on Oct. 5, 2001.

For former Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze, ending the Cold War was his greatest legacy

Global Politics

Firefights in eastern Ukraine suggest the situation there is growing even more grim

Global Politics

Kiev doesn’t want a war with Russia, but with a deadly confrontation in the city of Slovanysk, it looks like war is coming even closer.

Firefights in eastern Ukraine suggest the situation there is growing even more grim

Global Politics

Kiev doesn’t want a war with Russia, but with a deadly confrontation in the city of Slovanysk, it looks like war is coming even closer.

Donetsk

In eastern Ukraine, protesters are unsure of how far they can go — but they’re not giving up

Global Politics

Masked men control government buildings in at least 11 eastern Ukrainian cities. They refuse to leave, despite an agreement between Ukraine and Russia that they would.Masked men control government buildings in at least 11 eastern Ukrainian cities. They refuse to leave, despite an agreement between Ukraine and Russia that they would.

Crimea

Can Crimea really just ditch Ukraine for Russia?

Global Politics

It seems like Crimea will soon be part of Russia, unless Ukraine want to fight its neighbor or western sanctions prompt a dramatic about-face for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Crimea

Can Crimea really just ditch Ukraine for Russia?

Global Politics

It seems like Crimea will soon be part of Russia, unless Ukraine want to fight its neighbor or western sanctions prompt a dramatic about-face for Russian President Vladimir Putin.