Ukraine

Russia Is Transporting Ukrainian Orphans Over The Border, Violating International Law
More than 200,000 Ukrainian children have been reported missing. Some have ended up in Russia, where they are put up for adoption.

After Fleeing The War In Ukraine, This Chef Was Surprised By The Harsh Working Conditions In Spain
Spain hopes to attract refugees to fill labor shortages, but new refugees are finding the same problems others before them encountered: long hours for wages that don’t cover basic needs.

15 Illustrations By This Ukrainian Artist That Show The Reality Of Life Under The Invasion
"I'm a widow at 23."

Jill Biden Made A Surprise Visit To Ukraine To Meet With Their First Lady
Olena Zelenska had not been seen in public since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February.

Ukrainians Are Getting Special Treatment At The US Border That Other Asylum-Seekers Fleeing Violence Aren’t, Immigration Lawyers Say
"It is really jarring seeing how the welcome wagon was rolled out in comparison to how it's been going for others."

Ukraine's President Described Nightmarish War Crimes By Russian Forces In Bucha
President Volodymyr Zelensky used a rare address to the United Nations to describe horrific scenes of death in his country — and to criticize the Security Council as essentially useless.

Graphic Images And Reports Of Russian Atrocities In Bucha, Ukraine, Are Being Condemned By World Leaders
Leaders in the US and Europe called for anyone who had committed war crimes to be brought to justice.

A 10,000-Word Law Dissertation Based On "Clueless" Is Going Viral On Twitter
“It’s kind of nice to see when feminine things, things like rom-coms that aren’t taken seriously, can be included in things that are more serious or bookish, like the law.”

Mila Kunis Revealed The Important Conversation She Had With Her 5- And 7-Year-Old Kids About Ukraine And Why She And Ashton Kutcher Made The “Overnight” Decision To Embrace Their Kids’ Heritage
“We shouldn’t all be alike. We shouldn’t all think alike… So we very quickly reminded our kids that they are half Ukrainian.”

Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Reported Poisoning Symptoms After Engaging In Recent Talks
Two negotiators and a Russian oligarch mediating the talks suffered eye irritation and peeling skin on their faces, according to news reports.

These Heartbreaking Photos Show The Damage From One Month Of War In Ukraine
Russia's invasion is taking a heavy toll on human life and infrastructure as Ukrainians continue to stand their ground.

African Students Are Still Struggling To Flee Ukraine, And Black Activists From Around The World Are Stepping Up To Help
The collective of activists says it has helped more than 700 African students flee Ukraine, but hundreds remain in need.

Russia Has Banned Facebook And Instagram After Labeling Meta's Activities “Extremist"
Individuals won’t be held liable for using the two social media networks, but paying for ads can be regarded as financing an “extremist” group.

“Ukraine Is My Home”: This Ukrainian Rock Star Turned Soldier Has Taken Up Arms To Fight The Russian Army
“We are no longer businessmen, bar owners, rock stars for the next I don’t know how many days,” Andriy Khlyvnyuk said. “We are soldiers.”

How Do You Fight For Your Country When You’re 5,000 Miles Away?
A tight-knit Ukrainian community in New York is dealing with their hopelessness by helping their war-ravaged country from afar.

Some Ukrainians Can Be Exempt From A Trump-Era Policy That Expels Immigrants At The Border
As with other immigrants and asylum-seekers, border authorities have been told they can make exceptions for Ukrainians on a case-by-case basis.

Congress Has Vowed To Redouble Ukraine Support After Zelensky's Personal Appeal
US lawmakers left the Ukrainian president's speech determined to do more, even without a no-fly zone. “There’s no way that you can’t come out of that meeting without contemplating what more the United States can do to help."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Urged The US To “Do More” As Russia Devastates His Country
In a rare virtual speech to Congress, Ukraine’s president made a plea to Congress and President Joe Biden to take more aggressive action to stop Russia’s invasion.

This Ukrainian Mother Buried Both Of Her Sons Just Six Days Apart
“God takes the very best ones.”

Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Invested At Least $1.3 Billion With US Financiers, Secret Records Show
European governments have frozen the Russian oligarch’s assets, including mansions and a soccer team. But how much he poured into the US has stayed secret.

A Fox News Camera Operator And A Local Journalist Were Killed Covering Russia's War In Ukraine
Pierre Zakrzewski, 55, and Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova, 24, were killed when their vehicle was hit by incoming fire near Kyiv on Monday, according to the network.

This Russian Newsroom Has Been Cut Off From Its Readers Amid Putin's War. Now It's Asking The World To Help It Report The Truth.
Meduza, a Russian news site based in Latvia, is seeking 30,000 new supporters so that it can continue to deliver independent news to millions in Russia.

“I Thought I Was Going To Die”: US And UK Fighters In Ukraine Described The “Chaos” Of A Russian Missile Attack
The foreign fighters in Ukraine gave BuzzFeed News exclusive video of the missile attack on a NATO military training center that officials say killed 35 people and injured 134 more.

A US Reporter Was Shot Dead While Covering The War In Ukraine
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Brent Renaud's death was "shocking and horrifying" and pledged that the US would investigate and respond appropriately.

How Russia’s Top Propagandist Foretold Putin's Justification For The Ukraine Invasion Through This Dramatic Film
“Putin’s chef” Yevgeny Prigozhin’s network of state media sites used commissioned Cameo videos from Donald Trump Jr. and Rudy Giuliani to publicize another film that reimagines Russia’s role in the 2016 election.

The War In Ukraine Exposes The World's Utter Reliance On Fossil Fuels
“The role of oil and gas in the global economy is very deeply embedded, so any shift is going to take a long time,” one expert said.

A Maternity Ward In A Mariupol Hospital Was Destroyed By A Russian Strike, Ukrainian Authorities Said
“People, children are under the wreckage. Atrocity!” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Warning: Graphic images.

Russian Troops Pounded The Town Of Irpin. Now They’re Moving Into Ukrainians’ Homes.
“For many years, Russians tell us, ‘We’re brothers! We’re one people!’ But look — they’re killing us!”

Biden Announced The US Will Ban Imports On Russian Oil
“The decision today is not without a cost here at home. Putin’s war is already hurting American families at the gas pump,” the president said.

“Our Duty”: Ukrainian Surgeons Are Operating On Russian Soldiers Wounded In Ukraine
“I think we should help them but of course sometimes the feeling I have about it is horrible,” Vitaliy, a surgeon in Kyiv, told BuzzFeed News. “It feels like I’m doing something wrong.”