He's Back! Putin Reappears After Mysterious 11-Day Absence
Russia's president declined to comment Monday on rumors that he was gravely ill, recovering from plastic surgery, attending the birth of his lovechild in Switzerland, overthrown by hardliners in a coup, or dead. "It'd be boring without gossip," he said.
Historic Moscow Belltower Catches Fire
The belltower of the Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire late Sunday.
Where Is Mr. Putin?
Russia's president has not been seen in public for over a week, sparking rumors that he may be sick, recovering from Botox injections, or even dead.
Russia's Main Opposition Leader Still Thinks He Can Change Russia
Alexey Navalny speaks after the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov: "It's obvious that the only plan the Kremlin has for us is destruction." BuzzFeed News' Max Seddon reports from Moscow.
Killing Hope In Putin's Russia
Boris Nemtsov's shocking murder just outside the Kremlin didn't just silence a once-formidable Putin critic. Now it's harder than ever to imagine a Russia where the truth will out and these things don't happen.
Girlfriend Of Slain Russian Opposition Leader Says She Didn't See His Killer
Boris Nemtsov, one of the loudest critics of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead just outside the Kremlin on Friday.
Ukrainian Troops Withdraw From Key Town In Humiliating Defeat
Ukrainian troops began pulling out of Debaltseve on Wednesday after Russian-backed rebels surrounded the strategic railway junction. The defeat is a massive setback for Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who denied that the town was surrounded in the face of all evidence to the contrary.
Horrific Images Capture The Sheer Brutality Of War In Ukraine
Photographer Max Avdeev embeds with the rebel fighters known as the First Slavyansk Brigade in Logvinove, Ukraine, to capture the horrific sights of conflict for BuzzFeed News. Warning: Several of the images in this gallery are NSFW and extremely graphic.
Ukraine Cease-Fire In Tatters As Rebels Claim To Capture Key Town
Rebels claimed on Tuesday to have taken control of "about 80%" of Debaltseve, a strategic railway junction that has been the scene of fierce fighting despite a cease-fire deal struck last week.
Cease-Fire Takes Hold In East Ukraine — But Not Everywhere
Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed rebels largely abided by the cease-fire after it came into effect overnight. Fierce fighting continued, however, for the contested town of Debaltseve. BuzzFeed News' Max Seddon reports from Eastern Ukraine.
Cease-Fire Takes Hold In Ukraine — After Last Minute Jockeying For Territory
Kiev accused rebels of trying to seize as much territory as possible before both sides are due to halt fighting.
The Government Is Losing Territory In Eastern Ukrainians' Hearts And Minds
Ukraine’s 10-month attempt to reclaim its easternmost provinces has only made locals there hate the central government even more. BuzzFeed News’ Max Seddon reports from the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.
After The Storm: Pictures After The Fall Of Donetsk Airport
The international airport that was once a beautiful and modern complex now lies in ruins after months of fierce conflict. Photographer Max Avdeev captures the sights for BuzzFeed News from Donetsk, Ukraine.
Marathon Ukraine Talks Pave Way For Peace In 48 Hours
The deal follows marathon peace talks in Minsk, Belarus.
War Is Hell: Pictures From The Front Lines Of Ukraine
Photographer Max Avdeev reports from eastern Ukraine for BuzzFeed News to capture the catastrophic effects of the ongoing war on the region.
Rebels Advance In East Ukraine, Leaving Death And Destruction Behind
Russian-backed forces are sweeping across Ukrainian government territory, provoking a diplomatic crisis — and destroying the towns they capture. BuzzFeed News' Max Seddon reports from Vuhlehirsk, Ukraine, with photos by Max Avdeev.
Casualties In Ukraine’s War Are Soaring — Medics And Morgues Can't Keep Up
A Russian-backed rebel offensive has pushed hospitals and morgues on the frontline in eastern Ukraine to breaking point. BuzzFeed News' Max Seddon reports from eastern Ukraine, with photographs by Max Avdeev.
As Ukraine Peace Talks Collapse, Civilians Flee However They Can
Russia-backed rebels are vowing total war unless Ukraine's president declares a unilateral cease-fire. BuzzFeed News' Max Seddon reports from Debaltseve.
Russia And Ukraine Battle Over The The Holocaust
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko used commemorations of the liberation of Auschwitz as fodder for their current conflict.
The "Leningrad Blockade Diet" Works — Because It's Starvation
"I wish you the same strength of will and spirit that the residents of blockaded Leningrad showed. Let's do it together!" the diet's creator said. Russians on Facebook were not impressed.