Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova says she can’t purge the terrifying memory ...

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich released from prison after stroke

Belarus has released opposition politician Mikola Statkevich after he suffered a stroke in prison, his wife says. On Friday, ...

Life under Russian occupation in Ukraine: Harrowing accounts from activists and former residents

Inna Vnukova recounts her family's harrowing escape from Russian-occupied Ukraine, shedding light on the ongoing struggles ...

Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

TALLINN, Estonia — Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Many of ...

Conditions in Russian-occupied Ukraine remain dire, residents report

Residents and activists report ongoing hardships in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, detailing repression, forced ...