Yan Boechat

In Pictures: Chasiv Yar, Ukraine Battleground Town

In Pictures: Siversk, Ukraine Battleground Town

Reporter's Notebook: All Quiet on the Ukrainian Front

While Bakhmut is on fire, most of the front lines in Ukraine wait

The Sometimes-Boring Life on Ukraine’s Front Lines

While Bakhmut is on fire, other places on the Ukrainian war front line are all about waiting

In Ukraine's New York, Some Want USSR Back

A small front-line city in Ukraine changed its name to New York two years ago in hopes of getting help from the West; residents say they only have war and misery

In Ukraine's New York, Some People Just Want the Soviet Union Back

A small front-line city changed its name two years ago, hoping to get help from the West but instead got war and misery

The Inside Story-Russia/Ukraine Year Two

More bombing of Ukraine was the way Russia marked the beginning of year two of its war against its neighbor. See Ukraine's resistance, resilience, and refuge on The Inside Story-Russia/Ukraine Year Two.

In Ukraine's Kharkiv, Past Haunts Visions of Future

Still recovering from a long, bloody siege, Kharkiv prepares to defend itself once again

In Photos: Russia Sets Eyes on Ukraine's Railway Hub Kupiansk

War Splits Loved Ones Straddling Ukraine-Russia Border

Just six kilometers from the Russian frontier, the conflict separates many families in the Ukrainian village of Nova Kozacha

War Splits Families in Ukrainian Town Near Russia

Just six kilometers from the border, many in Nova Kozacha are separated from their relatives, loved ones

Ukrainians Say They Fear Russians Might Attack Chernobyl Once Again

Despite still harboring high radiation levels, Chernobyl was one of Russia's first military targets in its invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago

Brazil Sets Up Tight Security for Lula Inauguration

Amid fears of violence, Brazil prepares for Sunday's ceremony

Lula Returns as Bolsonaro Contests Brazil’s Election

Labor leader won the dispute against Jair Bolsonaro by a tight margin

Brazil Votes Sunday in Most Polarized Election in Recent History

Labor leader and far-right Brazilian president face off in pivotal election

New Arrivals: Afghan Refugees Camped in Brazilian Airport

Humanitarian visas brought them to Brazil, but now they have nowhere to go

Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro Face Fierce Presidential Election Runoff

Leftist leader and former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will face each other again in a runoff after a closer-than-expected vote. Brazilian voters will cast their ballots again on October 30. For VOA, Yan Boechat has more from Sao Paulo

Brazil’s Presidential Election Pits Far-Right Bolsonaro Against Former President Lula

Polls indicate that the former president could win the election in the first round

Pushing Ahead With Invasion, Russia Keeps Up Artillery Attacks

Moscow’s push toward Odesa is on, with few remaining residents of southeastern Ukrainian communities enduring relentless artillery attacks

Russian Strike Destroys Ukraine Shopping Mall

For VOA, Yan Boechat takes us to the site of a Russian missile attack in Odesa, Ukraine. The overnight strike destroyed a large shopping mall in the strategic port city.