Spotlight

Holding the Line Against the Russian Invasion: A Ukrainian Volunteer’s Memoir

February 17, 2015

Ivan Rodichenko is a volunteer Ukrainian fighter with the Kiev Rus Territorial Defense Battalion. The following memoir was translated by Catherine A. Fitzpatrick. See our report from August on this incident here. This was in July 2014, with the Kiev Rus 25th Battalion, not far from the Russian border in Chernihiv Region (Chernigov), 150 kilometers […]

Reflections On A Year Of Russian Aggression

I have called the year 2014 an annus horribilis, as opposed to the annus mirabilis 25 years ago that gave our part of the world the chance to opt for freedom and democracy. I hate numerology but it is really odd to see that a quarter of a century after the amazing flowering of democracy […]

Covering A Violent Year In Ukraine – Interpreter Podcast

This week on The Interpreter podcast: as the anniversary of the Euromaidan revolution arrives, Matt Sienkiewicz, Assistant Professor of Communication and International Studies at Boston College, speaks to The Interpreter’s Michael Weiss, James Miller, Pierre Vaux, and Catherine A. Fitzpatrick about the challenges of covering the crisis in Ukraine. Also see an analysis by Matt […]

On Liveblogging

February 16, 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, will mark the 365th consecutive day of The Interpreter’s “Ukraine Live” coverage. To mark the occasion Matt Sienkiewicz, Assistant Professor of Communication and International Studies at Boston College, has written an analysis of the merits of liveblogging. Two poles dominate our current information environment. On one extreme there is the developing […]

Russia Update: ‘Humanitarian’ Convoys Raise Questions; Red Cross Libel Suit Dropped

Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here, and see also our Russia This Week stories ‘Anti-Maidan’ Launched by Nationalists, Cossacks, Veterans, Bikers and The Guild War – How Should Journalists Treat Russian State […]

Ukraine Live Day 364: Reports from Inside the Debaltsevo Kettle: ‘There is No Ceasefire Here’

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]

Ukraine Live Day 363: Ukrainian Commander Reports Ultimatum from Russian-Backed Separatists

February 15, 2015

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]

Day 362: US Releases Satellite Photos Showing Russian Armor Used to Surround Debaltsevo

February 14, 2015

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]

Russia This Week: Ultranationalists Angry over ‘Capitulation’ of Minsk Agreement

February 13, 2015

In Russia This Week, you will find links to all the stories of Russia Update in the last week and to special features, plus an article following up on the news and trending topics below. Last issue: The Guild War – How Should Journalists Treat Russian State Propagandists? This Week’s Stories:   Please help The […]