Soviet Union stories

Aug 11, 2026

Ukraine repatriates remains of Yevhen Konovalets for reburial with military honors

Ukraine has received the remains of Colonel Yevhen Konovalets, founder of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, who was assassinated by a Soviet agent in 1938. His remains were exhumed from Rotterdam's Crooswijk Cemetery and will undergo scientific examination before reburial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.

Aug 11, 20264 sources

Jun 4, 2026

Electoral challenges grip former Soviet and Balkan states as Armenia faces disinformation, Kosovo heads to polls

Armenia is experiencing a massive disinformation campaign ahead of upcoming elections, while Kosovo prepares for its third parliamentary election in 18 months following political deadlock, highlighting democratic fragility in post-conflict regions.

Jun 4, 20262 sources