War in Donbass

Leonid Ostalsev, 35, is serving in Ukraine’s patrol police, which works closely with Ukraine’s military. 

Living, fighting, losing, winning: A Ukrainian soldier reflects on a year of war

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In the weeks leading up to Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, veteran Leonid Ostalsev anticipated a call to report for duty. Tens of thousands of Russian troops were already accumulating near Ukraine’s borders. He reflects on a year of wins and losses.

A protester holding a "Ukraine" scarf poses during the "march against capitulation" on Oct. 14, 2019, in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Ukraine remains split over how to achieve peace in contested Donbas region

A man claps in the foreground as confetti floats through the air

Ukraine voters reject status quo in vote for ‘absolutely unprepared’ president

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