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Ukraine's Mystery Battle: Hunting for Truths Across an Elastic Border
VICE News went to investigate what really happened in Starohnativka last week. Ukraine claims to have captured new ground while rebels say "nothing happened" — and many people don't believe either version.
Meet 'Muslim': The Chechen Commander Battling Russia With Some Unlikely Allies
VICE News had afternoon tea with the leader of the Chechen "Sheikh Mansur" militia — one of three volunteer Islamic battalions fighting alongside right-wing groups in eastern Ukraine.
Do You Trust The Police? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people what they think about the police.
Here's What Happened When Two Men Were Openly Gay in Ukraine
The men recreated a public social experiment to see how Ukrainians would react to gays in Kiev. The results were mostly positive before things suddenly turned violent.
On The Line: Henry Langston Discusses Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltic States
VICE News correspondent Henry Langston joined 'On The Line' to discuss his recent trips to Ukraine and the Baltic States.
Video Shows Aftermath of Deadly Police Shootout With Gunmen in Western Ukraine
The attack reportedly involved members of the Right Sector, a Ukrainian far-right paramilitary group that was heavily involved in the Euromaidan protests last year in Kiev.
Checkpoints Block Civilians, Aid Traffic in Eastern Ukraine
Humanitarian aid workers say the checkpoints are not only slow and inconvenient for Ukrainians, but that guards sometimes forbid badly needed food and medical supplies from passing.
Selfie Soldiers: Russia Checks in to Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky follows the digital and literal footprints of one Russian soldier, tracking him from eastern Ukraine to Siberia, to prove that Russian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s LGBT Community Is Fighting for Visibility in a Time of Revolution and War
In an historic statement, Ukraine's president defended the LGBT community's right to march this past weekend at a Pride parade in Kiev, which was then attacked by a far-right group. But such violence is routine.
Video Captures Fatal Fire Engulfing Ukrainian Fuel Depot
The huge blaze and explosion at a fuel facility near Kiev, western Ukraine, has killed several people and others remain missing. The cause of the fire is still unknown, with sabotage a possibility.
Five Police Officers Injured as Anti-Gay Group Attacks Pride Parade in Ukraine
Video footage shows members of a far-right nationalist group throwing smoke bombs and tear gas at 300 gay rights marchers in Kiev.
Malaysia Airlines Is 'Technically Bankrupt' After the Dual Disasters of 2014
The tragedies of 2014 include the disappearance of flight 370 in March and the shooting down of flight MH17 in July, which killed 537 people in total. Malaysia Airlines will now cut 6,000 jobs.