Ukraine
Photos Show What Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Looks Like Right Now
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, jeopardizing the lives and safety of millions.
People Called Out The Weeknd For Tweeting "LET’S GOOOOOOOO" Just As Russia Began Bombing Ukraine
"I mean, not the best timing."
Russia Has Invaded Ukraine, Threatening The Safety Of Millions
Russian shells and missiles hit cities and regions across the country, including many previously untouched by the conflict. “Don’t understand how this can happen in the 21st century,” one Ukrainian civilian seeking safety said.
Biden Said Russia Is Beginning "An Invasion Of Ukraine" And Announced New Sanctions
The new sanctions come after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into Eastern Ukraine on Monday.
Vladimir Putin Has Officially Ordered Russian Troops Into Eastern Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, using false and unproven reports as a justification, has ordered Russian troops to invade Kremlin-backed areas of Ukraine on what he calls a “peacekeeping mission.”
US Embassy Employees Have Been Ordered To Leave Ukraine
US Embassy employees will need to evacuate the country by Sunday, Feb. 13, two sources told BuzzFeed News. It’s unclear whether some essential staff may remain in the country.
The US Government Says Russia Could Invade Ukraine “At Any Time”
National security adviser Jake Sullivan told Americans in Ukraine to get out in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Russia, Belarus, And Ukraine Have All Begun 10 Days Of Military Drills, Raising Concerns That War Is Near
“At the end of the exercises is when [Russian forces] will be ready for some kind of attack,” predicted Andriy Zagorodnyuk, the former defense minister of Ukraine.
What's Life Like In Ukraine When A Russian Invasion Seems Imminent? Pretty Normal, TBH.
“In the morning, people go to work. In the afternoon, they are preparing for war. And at night, people are going clubbing.”
Ukraine’s Far-Right Forces See An Opportunity In Russia’s Invasion Threat To Grow Their Violent Movement
The US sees the Azov movement as a “nationalist hate group,” and human rights groups have accused it of torturing civilians. But the far-right group is also prepared to fight for Ukraine, which is in need of troops against Russia’s stronger forces.
Ukraine’s Top Military General Fighting Russia Said He Fears Washington Has Ghosted Him
Lt. Gen. Oleksandr Pavliuk said he sent a request to the US for additional defensive weaponry after being asked what his troops need. Weeks later, he is still waiting for a response.
NATO Won’t Put Troops In Ukraine, But Western Foreigners Are Volunteering To Join The Fight Against Russia
Fighters from the US and the European Union are signing up to fight in Ukraine against Russia. “Ukrainians are fighting for what America was fighting for — freedom.”
“Russia Controls Everything Here”: Patrolling The Sea of Azov With Ukraine’s Maritime Guards
As President Joe Biden and NATO prepare to move troops closer to Ukraine, the nation’s maritime guards prepare for a possible Russian invasion by sea.
The UK Says Russia Is Planning To Overthrow Ukraine’s Government And Install A Pro-Kremlin Leader
“The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking,” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement shared with BuzzFeed News.
“Hell Is Empty. All The Devils Are Here”: A Dispatch From The Trenches In Ukraine
Current fighting between Ukraine and Russia has been more frequent and intense than previously known. Here’s how soldiers are avoiding sniper fire, digging trenches, and preparing for war.
US Officials Said Russia Is “Preparing For An Invasion Into Ukraine”
“As part of its plans, Russia is laying the groundwork to have the option of fabricating a pretext for invasion, including through sabotage activities and information operations," a US official told BuzzFeed News.
Ukraine Was Hit By A Massive Cyberattack And The Hackers Warned The Country To “Be Afraid And Expect Worse”
The attack comes as Russia is massing 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s border.
Satellite Images Show Russian Military Forces Keep Massing Near Ukraine’s Border
Satellite images provided to BuzzFeed News and a slew of social media videos show that new Russian troops and heavy artillery were moved to strategic locations right around Biden and Putin’s virtual summit.
The DOJ Is Investigating Americans For War Crimes Allegedly Committed While Fighting With Far-Right Extremists In Ukraine
The probe involves seven men but is centered on former Army soldier Craig Lang, who is separately wanted in connection with a double killing in Florida and is fighting extradition from Kyiv.
The DOJ Will Waive The Death Penalty For The American Who Fought With Extremists In Ukraine And Allegedly Killed A Florida Couple
Waiving the death penalty for Craig Lang could speed up his extradition from Kyiv, where capital punishment has been off the books for 20 years.
An Ex-Blackwater Employee Tied To Erik Prince Provided Security For Rudy Giuliani In Ukraine, Sources Said
The newly surfaced connection between Prince and Giuliani comes as federal authorities are investigating the former New York City mayor’s dealings in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Former Prosecutor General Said He Was Fired For Not Opening The Biden Probe That Trump Wanted
The transcript of a call between Rudy Giuliani and the Ukrainian president’s top aide published last week by BuzzFeed News has shed new light on the sacking of Rouslan Riaboshapka.
Two Dead In Florida. An American On The Run In Ukraine
Ukraine is attracting Americans who want to fight alongside far-right extremists. What happens when radicalized soldiers like Craig Lang return home?
An American Who Fought With Extremists In Ukraine Will Be Extradited To Face Double Murder Charges In Florida
Craig Lang, who was once a US soldier, allegedly killed a couple as part of a bizarre and bloody plan to fund adventures fighting abroad.
This Newly Released Letter Details The Criminal Referral On Donald Trump Over His Ukraine Phone Call
BuzzFeed News obtained the document through a public records lawsuit.
Trump's Final Campaign Strategy Is To Spread A Bunch Of Misinformation About Joe Biden, His Son, And Ukraine
You’d have to really be paying deep attention to just understand Trump’s insinuations during the final presidential debate. Here’s what we know to actually be true.
Ukraine Deported Two American Members Of A Neo-Nazi Group Who Tried To Join A Far-Right Military Unit For “Combat Experience”
The two men were members of the US-based Atomwaffen Division who tried to join Ukraine’s far-right Azov Regiment, Ukrainian security officials said.
Ukraine Is Investigating The Killing Of A US Embassy Employee In Kyiv
A police spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that an American woman who worked at the US Embassy was found unconscious with a large head wound. He said she later died in the hospital.
A Senator Has Remained Frustrated By State Department Over Request For Ukraine Documents On Biden
“To further ignore my requests is at best baseless, and at worst a partisan political act,” Sen. Wyden wrote in a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday.
After Trump's Ukraine Scandal, Congress Is Moving To Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
Reviewing a summary obtained by BuzzFeed News, one expert said: “These look like incredibly important, excellent reforms."