The verdict represents a milestone in Ukraine’s attempts to hold Russia and its soldiers accountable for atrocities committed in the war.
Author: Valerie Hopkins
Russian Soldier Who Pleaded Guilty at War Crimes Trial Apologizes
Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin says he was ordered to shoot at 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov because he and his fellow soldiers believed that he was informing the Ukrainian military about their location.
Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty in Kyiv to Violating ‘Laws and Customs of War’
Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, admitted in a Ukrainian court he had fatally shot a 62-year-old man on a bicycle in the village in the Sumy region in the early days of the invasion. He faces 10 years to life in prison.
In Mariupol’s Drama Theater, a Cry for ‘Mama!’ That Offered Brief Relief
A family shares its story of surviving the Russian attack on a theater that officials in the besieged southern Ukrainian city believe killed about 300 people.
For a Ukrainian Journalist, War Evokes Scars From Captivity
Stanislav Aseyev, a 32-year-old journalist, had documented his abuse in a prison run by Russian-backed separatists. Now, the war reminds him of why Ukrainians are fighting for their lives.
A Nation of Spy-Catchers: Fear of Saboteurs Has Ukrainians on Edge
There are checkpoints, hotlines and apps for reporting suspicious activities. Ukrainians worry about saboteurs mixing among them, sowing mistrust and spreading misinformation.
Sanctioned Oligarch’s Presence Adds Intrigue to Ukraine-Russia Talks
Roman Abramovich, sanctioned owner of the Chelsea Football Club, mysteriously showed up at the talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, and is said to be playing an unofficial role.
In Lviv, New Russian Strikes Pierce the Sense of Security in West
Residents in the western city of Lviv once ignored the air raid sirens. But Russian rocket attacks over the weekend have brought the war closer to their doorstep.
Missiles Hit Targets In Lviv, 50 Miles From the Polish Border
The major city in western Ukraine, Lviv had largely been spared from Russian bombardment. It has become the a haven for people fleeing the devastation farther east.
About 300 People Died in Bombing of Mariupol Theater, Officials Say
Russian advances in the southern Ukraine port city have hindered efforts to find survivors in the rubble since the building was largely destroyed in the attack.