Vladyslav Heraskevych held up a sign that said “no war in Ukraine.” It is unclear whether the I.O.C. will penalize him for making a statement during an event.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
Armed Nationalists in Ukraine Pose a Threat Not Just to Russia
Kyiv is encouraging the arming of nationalist paramilitary groups to thwart a Russian invasion. But they could also destabilize the government if it agrees to a peace deal they reject.
Finns Don’t Wish ‘Finlandization’ on Ukraine (or Anyone)
The Cold War term for a kind of stifled sovereignty has gained attention as a possible solution to the standoff with Russia. But the nation it’s named for would rather forget about it.
In Ukraine Crisis, Putin Faces a Stark Choice
Russia can seize control over Ukraine or keep strong economic ties to Europe. It will be hard to do both.
Violence Erupts at Syrian Camp for ISIS Families, Leaving a Child Dead
Security forces say they opened fire this week after they were attacked by women and children at Al Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which holds about 60,000 family members of former ISIS fighters.
Life Under the Specter of War: Images From Ukraine
With Russian forces menacing from three sides, Ukrainians are stoically keeping to their daily routines, but reminders of the looming threat are getting hard to avoid.
Europe Calls for Peace, but Not at Any Price
Two days of intense diplomacy on both sides of the Atlantic leave the standoff over Ukraine with Russia frozen in place.
Greta Ferusic Dies at 97; Survived Auschwitz and Siege of Sarajevo
She was the only one in her family to survive the Holocaust, then endured the shelling of her city during the Bosnian war. A documentary chronicled her story.
What is ‘Finlandization,’ a Status Proposed for Ukraine?
During the Cold War, Finland promised not to join NATO and let Moscow influence its affairs — the kinds of concessions Ukraine is resisting.
What Are the Minsk Accords, and Could They Defuse the Ukraine Crisis?
European diplomats are exploring whether a seven-year-old negotiating channel, initially intended to resolve a conflict in eastern Ukraine, can be repurposed to calm a wider crisis.