Russia–Ukraine relations
‘The war is not over yet’: Ukraine marks 10-year anniversary of pivotal Maidan Revolution
On Tuesday, Ukraine is celebrating 10 years since the start of the Maidan Revolution, the uprising that led to the downfall of the pro-Russian government and closer ties with the European Union. It also sparked a new wave of aggression from neighboring Russia that led to its full-scale invasion nearly two years ago.
Tensions along Ukraine’s border remain high. Military veterans there say they’re ready for anything.
Russia has continued to build up its forces near Ukraine’s borders in the tens of thousands. The US and other Western powers are saying that an expanded war is imminent, while Russia says that it has no plans for war.
Presidents aren’t immune to treason convictions. Just look to Ukraine.
Donald Trump has callously thrown around accusations of treason aimed toward his political rivals — others think the president’s actions are worthy of the charge. Treason is a high bar to prove in the US, but in Ukraine, a presidential treason conviction was announced earlier this year. And it has lessons for American democracy, experts say.