OSCE
We take you to the frontlines of Ukraine's proxy war between the West and Russia
VICE travels to east Ukraine to take a closer look at what international assistance really looks like, as the presence of NATO troops is driving tensions to Cold War-era levels.
As Election Monitors Descend on Canada, Errors Crop Up at Polling Stations
Concerns over the fairness of the Conservative government's new Fair Elections Act prompted international monitors to observe this year's election on Oct. 19. They were formally invited by the government.
Monitoring Mission's Vehicles Torched in East Ukraine
A spokesman for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says people are directing their anger about the war towards the monitoring mission, forcing them to curtail operations.
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 105)
In the latest dispatch, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky follows the OSCE as it monitors Shyrokyne, assessing the state of the ceasefire between pro-Russia and Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine Peace Talks Falter as Shelling Continues to Kill Civilians
Peace negotiations in Minsk quickly broke down Saturday when Ukraine's envoy reportedly accused the separatist representatives of undermining the talks.
Ukraine and Pro-Russia Rebels Complete Major Prisoner Swap in Donetsk
The rebels and government were expected to exchange nearly 380 prisoners by in eastern Ukraine by nightfall, as talks between both sides were put on hold in Minsk.
Anti-OSCE Protesters Clash With Riot Police in Switzerland
Protesters disrupted an OSCE ministerial meeting in Basel, Switzerland by throwing firecrackers and bottles at police, who responded by firing tear gas and rubber bullets.
Bodies Pile Up in Donetsk Morgue as Ukraine Ceasefire Continues to Crumble
Officials in Donetsk reported at least 20 deaths over the last two days, while the European Union expressed concern that the ceasefire had been broken.
Deal Establishes 'Buffer Zone' Between Ukrainian Troops and Rebels
The new agreement also calls for the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries and heavy artillery from the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine.
War in Peace: Divided East Ukraine Braces As Ceasefire Crumbles
Neighbors in the country's turbulent east eye each other with suspicion as fear of further clashes mounts.
Ukraine Reaches Ceasefire Agreement with Pro-Russia Forces
The landmark meeting in Belarus resulted in the first serious agreement to lay down arms in a conflict that has claimed more than 2,600 lives.
OSCE Officials Reach MH17 Crash Site as Ukraine Narrowly Avoids Default
The Ukrainian parliament passed legislation securing an additional $758 million to finance military operations in the country’s east.