Both claim the mantle of the Orthodox religion, but at heart the dispute is a modern struggle over money, property, political power and identity.
Tag: Poroshenko, Petro Olekseyevich
Ukraine Wins New I.M.F. Support as Tensions Rise With Russia
The International Monetary Fund agreed to a $3.9 billion line of credit for Ukraine, whose economy has struggled with corruption and a conflict with Russia.
Amid Russia Tensions, Ukraine Moves Toward Separate Church
Ukraine took a major step toward establishing an Orthodox Church independent of Moscow, a move likely to increase already heightened tensions
Ukraine Asserts Major Russian Military Buildup on Eastern Border
Ukrainian officials have raised alarms about Russian military activity along the countries’ border, though Western analysts have been cautious.
Russia Slowly Throttles a Ukrainian Port
When Russia fired on Ukrainian naval vessels, some say it was looking to rewrite the rules in the Sea of Azov and possibly elsewhere, just as China has done in the South China Sea.
Ukraine, on a War Footing, Looks Westward for Help
Russia’s attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels only underscores Kiev’s vulnerability, particularly at sea.
Ukraine’s President Appeals for NATO Support After Russia Standoff
President Petro O. Poroshenko said he hoped members of the alliance would send warships into disputed waters in the Sea of Azov.
Putin Plays Down Sea Clash with Ukraine as ‘Border Incident’
Russia has sentenced 24 Ukrainian sailors to two months of pretrial detention, treating them like criminals after a maritime clash Mr. Putin called “small.”
In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Here are some important questions, and answers, in the latest confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.
85 Years Later, Ukraine Marks Famine That Killed Millions
With each passing year, fewer witnesses to the tragedy of the Great Famine of 1932 and 1933, are still alive.