Latest "Luhansk" stories

Biden to block US trade with eastern Ukrainian regions after Putin recognition

Putin's declaration paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels.

By Howard Altman

19 months ago

Russia fires on Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea; 2 wounded

Earlier in the day, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over a separate incident involving the same vessels, prompting Moscow to block passage through the narrow Kerch Strait, which separates the peninsula from the Russian mainland.

5 years ago