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Lenin Monument Replaced with Darth Vader in Ukraine

By Kanika Gupta - Oct 26, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

Artists in Ukraine have converted the statue of Vladimir Lenin in Odessa into Darth Vader’s monument, Star Wars villain

U.S. Troops to Train Ukrainian Soldiers

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 25, 2015 01:01 PM EDT

The United States is stepping up its involvement in the conflict in Ukraine by saying that it will train members of the regular Ukrainian army, an expansion of its previous training efforts that were focused on Ukrainian national guard units.

Bombings Linked to Right Wing Groups Target Police in Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

A number of bombs exploded in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv as the government struggles to contain the various militias and armed groups it has also enrolled in its battle against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine Creates New Police Force

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 06, 2015 07:09 PM EDT

The government of Ukraine inaugurated a new police force in one of its most visible efforts to rout the culture of corruption that led to the overthrow of Viktor Yanukovich in 2014.

US and China on "Threshold" of World War III, George Soros

By R. Siva Kumar - May 26, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

George Soros, a rich investor, said that military spending is rising in China and it could lead to World War III soon.

Ukraine Captures 2 Russian Soldiers

By Dustin M Braden - May 18, 2015 07:20 PM EDT

The Ukrainian government has said that it will charge recently captured Russian soldiers in its custody with terrorism offenses that could result in sentences of life in prison.

Watch: Topless Activists Attack Right-Wing French Leader

By R. Siva Kumar - May 03, 2015 01:25 PM EDT

During Le Pen's speech and tribute to Joan of Arc, topless FEMEN activists attacked her and gave Nazi salutes.

Len Blavatnik, American Music Boss, Named UK's Richest Man

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

A new survey shows that Len Blavatnik, who calls himself "a major American industrialist," is Britain's richest man this year.

Night Wolves Barred Access to Poland to Reach WWII Event in Berlin

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 24, 2015 07:15 PM EDT

A Russian a group of motorcycle enthusiasts with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been barred from entering Poland en route to an event commemorating the end of World War II.

Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Update: Couple Respond To Chicken-Stealing Lawsuit From Childhood Pal

By Maria Slither - Apr 23, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher laughed at allegations that the actress stole a chicken from a childhood.

US Troops Begin Training Ukrainian Forces

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 20, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Members of the United States military arrived in Ukraine to begin a training mission with the goal of helping to bolster beleaguered Ukrainian forces fighting a civil war against Russian-backed separatists.

Ukrainian Government and Oligarchs Spar, Adding to Instability

By Dustin M Braden - Mar 25, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

The Ukrainian government has parted ways with a powerful oligarch after squaring off with him over the country's national oil company.

US and NATO Hold Military Parade on Russian Border

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 25, 2015 07:02 PM EST

With Russian aggression in Eastern Europe continuing unabated, the United States and a number of NATO allies decided it was time to send a message that they mean business.

Russians Threaten Ukrainian City of Mariupol

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 21, 2015 11:33 AM EST

Ukraine fears that after losing control of Debaltseve, the port city of Mariupol may be the rebels' next target as Western governments debate new sanctions and punishments for Russia and those involved in the uprising in eastern Ukraine.

Battle of Debaltseve Ends in Catastrophic Ukrainian Defeat

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 18, 2015 09:48 AM EST

The Ukrainian military suffered a catastrophic and embarrassing defeat against Russian backed separatists, less than a week after a supposed ceasefire was signed in Minsk, Belarus.

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