Ukraine

Manafort Prosecutors Grill Accountants About Tax Filings, Foreign Bank Accounts

U.S. lawyers combed through years of business documents and income-tax returns for Paul Manafort, as they built their arguments that President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman committed tax evasion and fraud.

Crimean Tatar Sets Himself On Fire To Protest Building Development

A Crimean Tatar activist set himself on fire to protest a plan by Russia-imposed authorities to build a new apartment complex on Tatar land in the Crimean capital, Simferopol.

Inside Kyiv's Most Notorious Prison

It's been in use for nearly 160 years and still holds 2,500 inmates. Kyiv's Lukyanivska prison is notorious for overcrowding, crumbling infrastructure, and poor hygiene.

Crimean Tatar Activist Sets Himself On Fire To Protest 'Lawlessness'

A Crimean Tatar activist has set himself alight in the Crimean capital, Simferopol, protesting plans by the Russia-imposed authorities to build apartment blocks on lands where Crimean Tatars houses now stand.

Ukrainian Activist Released From Russian Prison After Four Years

A Ukrainian activist was released from a penal colony in Russia on August 3, after serving more than four years.

Amnesty International Says Russia Denies Access To Imprisoned Sentsov

U.S. Senators Blast Russia, Prepare 'Crushing' Sanctions Measures

An influential bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a package of measures designed to protect “American security from Kremlin aggression,” including new financial sanctions and a “strong statement of support” for NATO.

Two Ukrainians Go On Trial In Russia-Annexed Crimea On Sabotage Charges

The trial has opened in Sevastopol of two Ukrainian nationals, Volodymyr Dudka and Oleksiy Bessarabov, who are charged with plotting sabotage in Russia-annexed Crimea.

Boxing Champion Usyk Rejects Hero Of Ukraine Award

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has rejected a proposal to award him with the country's highest honor, the Hero of Ukraine medal, saying he doesn't need anything from the government.

Ukrainians Arrested In Alleged Massive U.S. Hacking Effort

Three Ukrainian men have been arrested for allegedly hacking more than 100 U.S. companies and stealing millions of customer records, U.S. officials say.

U.S. Prosecutors Detail Lavish Spending Of Trump’s Ex-Campaign Chief

U.S. prosecutors drilled deep into Paul Manafort’s lavish lifestyle and spending habits, as they continued building their case that President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager committed bank fraud and tax evasion.