Crisis

Military barricade in central Odesa, in rear, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. © A. Borden

"Welcome to Odesa, Hero City"

Locals say that they are determined to help keep the historic port’s spirit alive.

14 Mar 22

A few tents have been set up to provide with immediate assistance to refugees, who are then transported to one of the 78 accommodation centres across the country. © Piotr Garciu

Ukrainians Find Warm Welcome in Moldova

But Europe’s poorest country calls for international aid to accommodate huge influx of refugees.

11 Mar 22

A refugee camp in Poland. © IWPR

Central Asia Countries Evacuate Citizens from Ukraine

Thousands have left on specially chartered flights or made their own way to the borders.

10 Mar 22

Belarusians Weigh Cost of War

"I will leave or go to prison, but I will not shoot."

10 Mar 22

"Kakhovka is Ukraine" reads a sign during a large street protest in the southern city of Kakhovka. Russian troops occupied the port city of 35,000 on March 6 but residents have staged daily protests against them. © IWPR

Kherson’s Resistance to Russian Occupation Continues

The southern city was the first to fall, but thousands of people are confronting Moscow’s tanks and soldiers.

9 Mar 22

Hundreds of people gather in Manhattan's Times Square in support of Ukraine and to demand an end to the Russian invasion of the country on March 05, 2022 in New York City. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Ukraine: Unwilling to Close the Sky

But could a fleet of MiG-29s effectively enable the Ukrainians to establish a no-fly zone themselves?

9 Mar 22

Moldovan president Maia Sandu signing the application. © Maia Sandu

Georgia, Moldova Seek Fast-Track EU Membership

The two countries follow Ukraine’s bid, despite their own vulnerability to Russia.

4 Mar 22

Ukrainian serviceman cross the destroyed bridge on March 1, 2022 in Irpin, Ukraine. Russian forces continued to advance on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as their invasion of its western neighbour entered its sixth day. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Ukraine Implores West for Weapons

“If we have procrastination for two to three weeks, then there will be no one you can give the guns to.”

2 Mar 22

The crisis in Ukraine has raised concerns in neighboring Moldova, which is continuing to accept a steady stream of Ukrainian refugees. © Council of Europe

Ukraine Crisis Sparks Anxiety in Moldova

Moscow holds the strings of the de-facto authorities in Transnistria and controls critical gas supplies.

1 Mar 22

Smoke is seen rising from buildings on February 26, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Explosions and gunfire were reported around Kyiv on the second night of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. © Pierre Crom/Getty Images

Ukraine: Impact of War on Central Asia

With the region’s fortunes deeply linked to the Russian Federation, analysts assess how Russia’s invasion is likely to affect economic and geopolitical realities.