Research Guides: Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine Crisis

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. This guide provides selected resources on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as places to get current and background information on the countries.

Background

NPR's Throughline podcast has done an excellent episode looking at the history of Ukraine-Russian ties and the complex cultural relationship between the two countries which goes back centuries.

Language Note:

Kyiv not Kiev
Ukraine not "the Ukraine"

Kiev and 'the' Ukraine are the Russian variations on the names, while the updated versions reflect the Ukrainian pronunciation and preference.

Avoid Paywalls Online

If you're running into paywall limits with online news, check the library databases for access. Once you're in, just search for the article title.

US Major Dailies
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US Major Dailies provides access to The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune. The content is available by 8 a.m. each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985.
Houston Chronicle
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Houston Chronicle articles from 10/29/1985 to the present. Digital image edition available from 10/24/2017 to present. Also included is America's News, Special Reports & Hot Topics from around the nation.

Access is via HCPL, who generously allows our users to access their digital collections with a LSC barcode.
Newspaper Source Plus
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Selected full-text from 30 US national and international newspapers and 200 regional papers, plus TV & radio news transcripts.

Ukrainian News

Kyiv Post
Ukraine's oldest English-language newspaper since 1995.
UkrainianJournal.com
Ukrainian and world news from the national news agency. In Ukrainian and English.
UNIAN (Ukrainian Independent Information Agency of News)
Independent news agency. In Ukrainian and English.

Russian News

The Moscow Times
Independent news in English from Russia

European & American News

Radio Free Europe
RFE/RL’s mission is to promote democratic values and institutions and advance human rights by reporting the news in countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established.
Associated Press World News
Human Rights Watch
NPR: Ukraine

Map Explainer: Key Facts About Ukraine
Urban populations and key features are noted.
Maps: Tracking the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
From the New York Times; regularly updates with troop movements and military locations.
Russia's War in Ukraine: Complete Guide in Maps, Video, and Pictures
Published by The Guardian.
Russia-Ukraine War by the Numbers: Live Tracker
From Al Jazeera - Al Jazeera is an independent news organisation funded in part by the Qatari government.
Ukraine Data Explorer
Visualizes refugees and displaced persons, attacks on civilians, health care facilities, and educational facilities, and conflict events.

Al-Jazeera map and timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Panel Discussion - Crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24th - A zoom panel discussion with experts from Indiana University and the Hamilton Lugar School
Princeton experts discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Panelists:
Mark R. Beissinger, Henry W. Putnam Professor of Politics
Andrew Moravcsik, Professor of Politics and International Affairs; Director of the Liechtenstein
Ukraine Events Calander
Published by The Association for Slavic, East European & Eurasian Studies. The calendar includes upcoming panels, webinars, discussions, and events regarding the current war in Ukraine. Dates are subject to change.

Kanopy
Stream video source of classic cinema, indie films, and top documentaries.

United with Ukraine
From the U.S. Department of State. Provides cultural and other factual info about Ukraine as well as State Dept.'s stance on the conflict.
NATO: NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
This page contains information on NATO and its relationship with Ukraine, and the latest news on NATO and Allies’ responses to the ongoing crisis, including an FAQ and links to further related topics.
Ukraine and Russia Sanctions
From the U.S State Department. The most recent sanctions appear towards the bottom.
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine
U.S. Department of State - Russia
Information of Russia including information of embassies highlighted new stories and links for departing Russia following the recent military actions.
USAID
USAID remains committed to supporting Ukraine and its people in this current crisis. We have worked closely with Ukraine, our European allies, and humanitarian assistance partners to prepare for the emergency that this war has caused and meet immediate and growing humanitarian needs.

Ukraine - The World Fact Book (CIA)
The World Bank - Ukraine
Global Conflict Tracker - Ukraine
Published by Council on Foreign Relations
Russia Monitor
Russia Monitor is a group of the Rondeli Foundation’s projects dedicated to monitoring and understanding modern Russia’s foreign strategy. It is important to closely follow Russia’s military, diplomatic, information and other activities beyond its borders that have impact on its neighbors, on the West and on the global international system.
Ukraine (Columbia Encyclopedia entry)
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Includes a fairly detailed overview of Ukraine's struggle for autonomy, especially since the end of the Cold War.

Academic Search Complete
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Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
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Provides topic overviews as well as collects a variety of sources, including statistics, reference materials, journal articles, news articles, images, and audio broadcasts.
Credo Reference
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Useful when you're starting out on a research project. Do simple searches to find topic introductions in a variety of subjects. The mind map tool will help you discover related ideas and terms.