Section: Qatar
Ukrainians prepare for further economic hardships
Despite predictions of slight economic growth, Ukrainians feeling the financial burden of war. …read more Source: AL...
A conflict of faith between Russia and Ukraine
The political and military conflict is playing out in churches across Ukraine, as some split from the Moscow Patriarchy. …read more Source: AL...
Is war imminent in the Caucasus?
Beyond the headlines of war in Syria and Ukraine, a surge in fighting in the South Caucasus has renewed fear of war. …read more Source: AL...
The young miners of Donbass
In this impoverished part of Ukraine, most men are destined to live their working lives under the ground. …read more Source: AL...
Alliances crumble along the Crimean border
Blockade of Crimea stands firm as tensions rise and accusations fly against Right Sector troops stationed on border. …read more Source: AL...
Turkish-Russian economic ties: Down but not out
Prior to the downing of the jet, Turkey failed to reap significant trade benefits from the Western sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: AL...
Life in the shadows of the Crimea blockade
Power outages, rising prices and job losses are a daily reality for Ukrainians living near the Crimea border. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine: New government, same corruption
Critics say President Poroshenko’s government has been unable – or unwilling – to crack down on endemic corruption. …read more Source: AL...
Resurgent Russia takes on tenacious Turkey
From Ukraine to Syria, Russia is determined to confront and contain the West. …read more Source: AL...
Russia’s coal war with Ukraine leaves civilians cold
Ukraine’s coal stores dwindle as Russia halts supplies in retaliation for Crimea blackout. …read more Source: AL...
