occupation

State Duma of Russia to denounce 2004 borger agreement with Ukraine The State Duma of Russia proposed to denounce a valid treaty between Russia and Ukraine regarding Russian-Ukrainian state border. 02.07.15 10:33 164 480 741 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

New constitutional draft provides for preserving Crimea’s autonomy, Poroshenko says The new draft Constitution of Ukraine retains the autonomous status of Crimea and Sevastopol. 01.07.15 18:22 21 652 213 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukraine is Russia’s last crazy scheme. This is not Chechnya. Here it will drown," - Dzhemilev Sanctions against the Russian Federation are working, and soon it will be forced to change its "rowdy behavior in the international arena." 25.06.15 14:03 85 108 373 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

“Donetsk Corps” of the Russian Army: Uncovering Russian occupiers who disguise as “mercenaries”. PHOTOS An ongoing OSINT investigation has determined the exact coordinates of joint military camp of Russian soldiers from the 138th OMSBr (military unit 02511, Mamenka, Leningrad region) of the Western Military Region (WMR) and the 20th OMSBr (military unit 22220, Volgograd), the South Military Region (SMR). 01.07.15 18:25 119 368 233 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian sniper detained in Donbas - Investigative blogger. PHOTOS + VIDEO Photographs of the Russian military sniper detained by Ukrainian soldiers were found online. He had previously served as a "peacemaker" in the 7th military base in Abkhazia. 22.06.15 13:10 145 769 189 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian Consumer Protection Agency does not recommend to travel to occupied Crimea or buy real estate in the peninsula Russian Consumer Rights Protection Agency (CRPA) advises Russian citizens to obtain permission from the Ukrainian authorities to enter Crimea and also not to buy property and goods on the territory of the annexed peninsula. 22.06.15 12:28 170 910 1 033 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

EU extends sanctions against Russian occupied Crimea for another year On June 19, 2015, the Council extended the EU restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol until June 23, 2016. 19.06.15 19:35 21 175 259 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Ukrainians residing in the territories occupied by Russia are now able to file lawsuits against the aggressor state, Justice Minister says The citizens, whose human rights have been violated as a result of the occupation, now have the opportunity to file claims against Russia. 12.06.15 00:15 26 396 210 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

European Parliament says Russia is no longer a strategic partner of the EU EU sanctions on Russia should continue to be linked to implementation of the Minsk Agreements. 11.06.15 15:29 60 739 205 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine has formally notified the Council of Europe on the Russian occupation of its state territories It is the first time when Kyiv formalizes at the international level that the anti-terrorist operation area is occupied by the Russian Federation according to the official notification on derogation from certain obligations of Ukraine under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. 10.06.15 21:43 213 706 1 162 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorist Gubarev exposes Russian servicemen from the 18th Guards Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Donbas region of Ukraine. PHOTOS More evidence of Russian military aggression against Ukraine appeared online. 17.06.15 18:41 105 610 97 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Prime Minister Yatseniuk calls upon US to provide Ukraine with defensive weapons against Russian aggression. VIDEO Kyiv is expecting U.S. investments and supplies of lethal defensive weapons to Ukraine. 10.06.15 12:19 25 840 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Unique photos of Horlivka by Furiia aerial reconnaissance group published. PHOTOS Furiia aerial reconnaissance group published unique photos of a bird's-eye-view Horlivka. 09.06.15 17:05 111 661 96 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Putin has not abandoned idea to get to Crimea through Mariupol, - Defense Minister Poltorak Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak assumes there will be an assault at Mariupol, the Donetsk region, by mercenaries and Russian soldiers with the aim of cutting way to the Russia-annexed Crimea. 08.06.15 11:21 84 329 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Chubarov: Putin prepares to carry arduous negotiations on Crimea. He will try to save his blushes Head of the Mejlis, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine deputy Refat Chubarov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to drive a hard bargain on Crimea. 06.06.15 00:08 131 223 565 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

EU to extend Crimea sanctions, - Yelisieiev Ambassador of Ukraine to the European Union Kostiantyn Yelisieiev announced that the EU will soon decide on extension of sanctions on Crimea for another year. 05.06.15 09:35 13 015 103 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

By annexing Crimea, Russia disrupted world order in Europe - Merkel On the eve of the G7 leaders summit, which will be held June 7-8 in the Bavarian Schloss Elmau (Elmau Castle hotel), German Chancellor Angela Merkel outlined "major threats to the world community." 03.06.15 12:05 48 459 359 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Occupants are cutting electric wires over railway line in Horlivka for scrap metal. VIDEO Russian militants are looting and destroying the infrastructure of the occupied cities. 02.06.15 22:14 143 287 403 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian soldier from the 3rd Special Forces brigade showed full suit of evidence of Russian aggression against Ukraine. PHOTOS At the end of January Ukrainian investigative team of InformNapalm.org found profile of a Russian soldier who was fighting in Ukraine on the side of the so-called 'Luhansk People’s Republic.' His name is Krivko. That guy gave all possible proofs of Russian aggression against Ukraine by posting photos of all his 'adventures' in Ukraine. 01.06.15 12:48 302 261 411 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine will use the bridge that Russia builds to Crimea, - Turchynov Russia's attempt to construct the Kerch bridge to Crimea is one of manifestations of the Russian aggression. 29.05.15 09:28 151 367 1 421 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Confrontation with Russia will last until Crimea is released from invaders, Turchynov says The confrontation with Russia cannot be ceased before the return of the occupied Crimea under the control of Ukraine. 28.05.15 18:41 25 739 385 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Human rights activists advise Ukrainian tourists not to go to the occupied Crimea Deputy head of the Crimea human rights field mission Olha Skrypnyk does not exclude that Ukrainian tourists with popular accounts in social networks might have problems if they opt to vacate in Crimea, which is now controlled by Russia. 27.05.15 13:59 98 836 979 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

NATO Secretary General explained why the Alliance did not supply weapons to Ukraine Ukraine is being currently invaded by Russia, and as any other country, has the right to ask for aid. 26.05.15 10:28 123 602 329 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Security Service of Ukraine will provide Amnesty International with proof of tortures and humiliations by citizens of Russian Federation on occupied territories The Security Service of Ukraine is ready to provide human rights organization Amnesty International with all the evidence about crimes against humanity and human rights abuse by the mercenaries and Russian citizens that took place in the occupied Crimea and Donbas. 25.05.15 17:56 10 398 19 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

United States lifted some of Internet restrictions in Crimea USA authorized exports of certain communications services and software to the Crimea. 23.05.15 18:42 29 733 237 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

We never have and never will recognize illegal annexation of Crimea - Turkish Foreign Minister Requiem commemoration on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the deportation of Crimean Tatars in Kyiv was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. 18.05.15 22:51 25 945 230 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Russian Federation to strengthen it's military grouping in annexed Crimea because "NATO pressed forward in Eastern Europe" Russia is going to strengthen its military grouping in annexed Crimea because "NATO became more active in the Eastern Europe". 15.05.15 18:36 11 929 189 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

34% of Crimeans took part in the "referendum" of Kremlin’s puppets – Dzhemilev reveals secret FSB document Only 34.2% of the residents of Autonomous Republic of Crimea turned up for the pseudo referendum on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Federation. 14.05.15 14:16 94 851 942 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

'We reject Soviet-style parading of military might' - Poroshenko Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko believes that Nazi Germany before WWII and modern Russia act alarmingly similarly. 13.05.15 15:32 49 010 511 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Russian military criminal, who had fought in Ukraine, was awarded Medal of Suvorov by Putin – blogger. PHOTOS While gathering data on war criminals and participants of undeclared war against Ukraine, another rewarded person was revealed. 13.05.15 18:32 116 510 228 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Parliament to consider ban on St. George ribbons People's Front faction MP Anton Herashchenko initiates preparation of a bill on prohibition of St. George ribbons. 11.05.15 11:27 67 238 993 World

"Our position remains consistent: Crimea is part of Ukraine, that is why we continue to put pressure on Russia" - U.S. State Department Press secretary of the U.S. Department of State Marie Harf commented on recent statements of former President Jimmy Carter after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who called the Russian annexation of Crimea inevitable, citing the Soviet-Russian roots in the region and, in his opinion, what the people of Crimea wanted. 03.05.15 18:56 45 890 436 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

Materials on Russia’s occupation of Crimea ready to be passed to International Court - PGO Prosecutor General's Office is ready to refer materials on the case of annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court in the Hague (the Netherlands). 27.04.15 12:19 63 828 715 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Soldiers from 23rd motorized rifle brigade of Russian army stole Ukrainian border sign. PHOTO Social network users have found and are actively discussing a photograph showing soldiers of the 23rd motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Army posing with a Ukrainian border sign. 27.04.15 12:08 71 483 232 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine War

Putin on Crimea annexation: "Russia will go to the very end defending its interests" Russia will go to the very end defending its interests, president Vladimir Putin said in a documentary film that Rossiya One channel devoted to the 15th anniversary since his accession to the top state positions. 26.04.15 18:11 193 845 1 134 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Show trial of Euromaidan activist who allegedly beaten up riot policemen was staged in Crimea. PHOTOS On April 20, the first hearing in the case of Euromaidan activist Oleksandr Kostenko commenced in Simferopol, Crimea. He is accused of causing bodily harm to Berkut policeman on the Maidan in Kyiv in February 2014. 20.04.15 13:59 110 803 663 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Greek Ambassador called Greek Minister’s statement on Crimea in Moscow a fake of Russian media – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry The Foreign Ministry of Greece refuted the statement of Minister of Defense Panos Kammenos about "the fascist government of Ukraine", which allegedly infringes the rights of Greek families in Crimea. 17.04.15 22:06 63 399 289 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

"The fascist government of Ukraine" infringed the Greeks in Crimea. Russia could not help but protect them! - Greek Defense Minister Defense Minister of Greece Panos Kammenos said that it was necessary to protect the Greeks in Crimea from the "fascist government of Ukraine”. 17.04.15 19:52 78 128 567 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Uragans of 943rd reactive artillery regiment of occupant contingent of Russian military forces in Crimea. PHOTOS A reactive artillery detachment of Uragan multiple launch rocket systems was recorded in Crimea within an attempt to identify Russian units of occupant contingent of Russian federation military forces in Crimea – Ukraine. 17.04.15 11:03 78 703 166 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russians urge Putin to recognize "DPR" and "LPR" - Press secretary Peskov Among the appeals of citizens coming in through the "direct line" with the president of Russia, there are many demands for Vladimir Putin to recognize the "DPR" and "LPR", a spokesman for the president Dmitry Peskov said. 15.04.15 17:47 101 512 487 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Chechens organized secret flights between Crimea and Turkey Chechen airline Grozny-Avia (Russia) conducts secret charter flights between the Turkish capital Istanbul and Simferopol airport in Russia-annexed Crimea. 14.04.15 17:10 68 221 154 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Realias of occupation in 'DPR': ration cards, unreasonable prices, robberies, and marauding. PHOTOS The 'Russian world' has brought to Donbas unreasonable prices for food, marauding, poverty, and destruction. 10.04.15 16:52 221 972 503 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian invaders built a bridge across the Siverskyi Donets River to secretly deploy weapons in Donbas - Komakhidze. PHOTOS Instead the announced bridge across the Kerch Strait, the invaders have built a secret one over the Siverskyi Donets River in the Donbas. 10.04.15 18:40 130 506 281 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

FSB took Crimean journalist away for questioning after 10-hour house check The Federal Security service officers have taken Tetiana Huchakova away supposedly for questioning after nearly a 10-hour search. She previously worked as deputy chief editor of the Crimean outlet BlackSeaNews in annexed Crimea. 09.04.15 21:26 10 305 46 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Greeks take grain, scrap metal, oil, and gas from Crimea bypassing sanctions. PHOTOS Greek vessels that violate the ban on entry into ports of Russia-annexed Crimea, often carry liquefied natural gas and oil products, as well as grain and scrap metal. Turkish cargo ships are suspected of concealing the nature of the imported goods. 06.04.15 23:18 167 244 731 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Weekdays of Russian fighters in Donbas: marauding in people’s homes, online sex, and medal for torn-off legs. PHOTOS It becomes more and more obvious that the "civil war" in Donbas is conducted under Russian command, with Russian weapons, and by Russian citizens. Local volunteer corps (real miners, tractor drivers, hoodlums, etc.) fight badly and abide by mobilization without much desire. 23.04.15 10:27 314 384 329 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian ships sail to Crimea contrary to UN recommendations Foreign vessels continue to visit annexed Crimea against the advice of the UN, but the scale of violations is growing more slowly than in the first half of 2014. 01.04.15 10:34 120 759 342 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Interim rules of citizens' entry to the occupied territory updated The Interior Ministry released updated rules for the entry into the temporarily occupied territories of the Donbas. 30.03.15 17:57 45 182 48 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas