Vladimir Balukh and Oleksiy Sizonovych were part of Russia and Ukraine's landmark September 7 exchange of 70 prisoners, seen by many as a step toward reducing hostility between the two countries. But for both men, their freedom does not mean they are home yet: Balukh is from annexed Crimea and Sizonovych from separatist-controlled Luhansk. With other Ukrainians still in Russian prisons, the two hope to use their freedom to spread the word about "what's really happening" in Crimea and Donbas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's long-awaited September 26 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump has provided much cause for comment by Ukrainian social media users, ex-Ukrainian presidents, and officials -- and not always for the reasons you might assume.
Potential ways to end Ukraine’s conflict with Russia-backed separatists in its eastern Donbas region were a key talking point between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City on September 25. To find out how Donbas residents themselves assess the chances for a breakthrough, Current Time reporter Volodymyr Runets talked to residents of the Ukrainian-controlled, frontline town of Zolote in Luhansk Oblast.
China is one of the main creditors for all of Central Asia’s countries. How much do these countries owe to China and are they completely equal partners? Current Time Asia’s Zhazgul Egemberdiyeva explains.
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