War in Ukraine
Protests as Venice Biennale Opens in Turmoil Over Russian Presence
The world’s largest contemporary art exhibition, which takes place every two years in the Italian canal city, has been hit by boycotts and threats to cut funding over Russia’s inclusion.
May 6, 2026
Europe
Russian ‘Foreign Agent’ Mark Feygin on the Only Way the War Ends
In an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post, popular blogger Mark Feygin warns that human losses and destruction are not arguments that influence people in power.
March 27, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Signs Law That Fines Online Searches For ‘Extremist’ Content
More than 5,000 entries are on the official list, including songs praising Ukraine, blog posts by feminist rock band Pussy Riot and websites critical of Putin.
Aug. 1, 2025
Russia
Clicking on ‘Extremist’ Content Is Now a Crime in Russia
Anyone who searches for and opens content deemed ‘extremist’ – including songs that glorify Ukraine – can be punished by a $64 fine.
July 18, 2025
Germany
Germany Marks 1989 Berlin Wall Fall With ‘Preserve Freedom’ Party
The celebration comes amidst fears that democracy is under attack around the world
Nov. 9, 2024
Putin
OPINION: After Navalny Part 1
The Kremlin will continue cracking down on dissidents and igniting trouble and turmoil globally until its leadership is replaced, but this requires defeat abroad, a united and effective domestic oppostion, and dismantling the empire at home.
March 9, 2024
Corruption Watch
Crypto-'Charity' for Ukraine Raises a Trove of Unanswered Questions
UkraineDAO, a crypto-based organization designed to raise money for Ukrainian charities, is under increased scrutiny, both for the founder’s inappropriately high salary and for unaccounted money.
May 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
Money Disappearing from Major Charity to Help Ukraine – Is there a Scam?
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in aid money not sent to Ukraine and regulatory uncertainties hover over UkraineDAO. Kyiv Post investigates this foundation.
April 21, 2023
Corruption Watch
Ukraine’s Government Denies Link With Questionable Crypto ‘Cause’ Being Investigated by Kyiv Post
Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry has told Kyiv Post it has not endorsed Ukraine DAO, a supposedly charitable cryptocurrency on-line platform, but questions remain.
April 14, 2023
Latvia Strips Independent Russian TV Channel “Dozhd” of License
Latvia has canceled the independent Russian TV channel Dozhd (Rain) broadcasting license due to suspicions… - Dec. 06, 2022. By Kyiv Post
Dec. 7, 2022
Johnny Depp photo in support of imprisoned filmmaker Sentsov goes viral
A photo of a sad-looking Johnny Depp, the famed U.S actor and director, posing with a police mugshot board with… - Nov. 17, 2016. By Veronika Melkozerova
Nov. 17, 2016
People
Artist has public sex in Kyiv art center
Ukrainian artist and photographer Ani Zur, 37, held a public sex performance on April 5 in… - Apr. 29, 2016. By Veronika Melkozerova
April 29, 2016
Patriarch Filaret: Moscow church does not serve needs of people
The residence of Filaret, the patriarch of Kyiv and all Ukraine is no luxurious episcopal palace… - Oct. 02, 2014. By Kyiv Post+
Oct. 2, 2014
Propaganda Army Speaks Fluent Kremlin
Russia doesn't have the highest standard of living or the best democratic institutions, to say the least, but… - Sep. 14, 2014. By Kyiv Post+
Sept. 14, 2014
Russia’s deep ties to Donetsk’s Kremlin collaborators
Editor’s Note: This is an investigation conducted by the Washington, D.C.-based Organized Crime &… - Apr. 10, 2014. By Vitaliy Sizov
April 10, 2014
Kyiv police block FEMEN office in Kyiv
The Ukrainian feminist movement FEMEN says the police blocked the organization's office in Kyiv following the… - Aug. 18, 2012. By Interfax-Ukraine
Aug. 18, 2012
Police open criminal case on hooliganism against Femen activists
The police have opened a criminal case on the sawing down of a cross in the center of Kyiv, no one has been… - Aug. 17, 2012. By Interfax-Ukraine
Aug. 17, 2012