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Pressure builds on Obama - The Washington Times A bipartisan group of top House lawmakers called Tuesday for $1 billion in military aid to arm and train Ukrainian forces battling Russian-backed separatists in the country’s civil war. 11.02.15 19:52 85 780 149 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Luhansk residents filmed Pantsir surface-to-air system of the Russian occupation forces. VIDEO Russian Pantsir-S1 ground-based air defense missile system (NATO classification SA-22 Greyhound) was spotted on the streets of Luhansk. 11.02.15 14:34 271 488 272 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Eight Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kramatorsk shelling by Russian troops. PHOTOS Eight servicemen were killed as a result of yesterday's bombardment of Kramatorsk by Russian terrorists using MRLS Smerch. 11.02.15 13:18 69 200 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

U.S. Senator Bob Corker urged Obama to provide weapons to Ukraine: "We cannot allow Ukraine to fail". DOCUMENT U.S. Senator, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Bob Corker hopes that President Barack Obama will demonstrate a clear position on Ukraine in accordance with the provisions of the Ukraine Freedom Support Act, which the Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed Dec. 13, 2014. 10.02.15 19:44 42 461 230 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kerry told lawmakers that he personally supported sending lethal aid to the Ukrainian military - Bloomberg John Kerry told the senators during a private reception that he personally supported sending lethal aid to Ukraine. 10.02.15 18:14 43 896 175 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorists shelled Kramatorsk airfield and residential areas. VIDEO Russian militants conducted an artillery strike on Kramatorsk, the Donetsk region. 10.02.15 14:01 374 484 716 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian fighters captured Russian T-72 tank. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian T-72 tank from the militants. 09.02.15 14:27 189 467 192 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed three Akatsiya SP howitzers of the militants. PHOTOS The Ukrainian soldiers destroyed three Akatsiya divisional self-propelled howitzers brought to the militants’ base from Russia. 09.02.15 10:40 184 550 187 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Militants killed near Debaltseve had Russian IDs. PHOTO Two militants killed near Debaltseve carried documents confirming their Russian citizenship. 08.02.15 16:53 334 559 809 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Special Forces captured scouts of 2nd brigade of Russian mercenaries: "Our commander is Russian Lieutenant Colonel Turnov. Russians treat us as cannon fodder". VIDEO Russian mercenaries call for their accomplices to surrender in a report from the A sector in the Luhansk region describing the combat work of the special forces of the 8th Khmelnytskyi Regiment. 08.02.15 14:55 359 943 443 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers captured Russian Shmel infantry flame throwers near Ridkodub village. PHOTOS A clash of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the militants happened two nights ago near the village of Ridkodub. 08.02.15 12:14 258 328 652 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Poroshenko has demonstrated IDs of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine to Munich Conference participants. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko showed military IDs and passports of the Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine to the Munich Security Conference participants during his speech. 07.02.15 17:59 284 263 1 212 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Mercenaries from all over Russia are going to conquer Vuhlehirsk. VIDEO Russian mercenaries put on a brave face before being send off to the town of Vuhlehirsk. 07.02.15 15:39 274 017 721 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russia is trying to conceal information about Russian citizens’ deaths in Ukraine from its own people. AUDIO INTERCEPTION The SBU counterintelligence got evidences of Russian aggression against Ukraine. 07.02.15 13:41 254 523 361 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian 128th brigade hijacked Russian T-72 tank near Debaltseve. PHOTOS Soldiers of the 128th Mechanized Brigade hijacked a T-72 tank from the Russians, who are fighting in the Donbas. 06.02.15 18:42 319 648 421 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russia tests new weapons in Donbas - ВВС Eastern Ukraine has become a testing ground for Russia's new military capabilities. 06.02.15 13:15 130 310 206 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. Congress is ready to act decisively if Obama does not provide Ukraine with weapons - Senator McCain The U.S. Congressmen are willing to put pressure on Obama administration and the Pentagon to achieve positive decision on granting weapons to Ukraine. 06.02.15 10:15 179 924 506 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian tanker from Debaltseve: "Every day we have tank battles. The enemy's got a lot of new tanks" Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Horinov states that the militants in Debaltseve, the Donetsk region, where active hostilities are currently under way, received a lot of tanks. 05.02.15 17:48 159 073 178 Incidents

Poroshenko urges NATO to provide Ukraine with advanced weapons President of Ukraine Poroshenko called on NATO to provide Ukraine with sophisticated weapons in order to be able to defend against the aggressor. 05.02.15 10:11 86 952 734 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian tank group destroyed near Debaltseve. Ukrainians captured two T-72 tanks. VIDEO After the defeat of the Russian-terrorist troops at Debaltseve, the Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian T-72 tanks which were previously spotted during the redeployment from Krasnyi Luch. 05.02.15 01:41 209 197 553 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Candidate U.S. Defense Minister stands for providing lethal weapons to Ukraine Ashton Carter to replace the post of Secretary of Defense Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel, who also spoke in support of the transfer of American weapons to Ukraine. 04.02.15 20:40 69 888 233 Ukrainian Politics

Washington considering possibility of military aid to Ukraine - US Ambassador to NATO There are active discussions about granting Ukraine with weapons at the highest level in the United States. 04.02.15 19:31 36 237 305 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia increased supplies of heavy weapons to Donbas militants - NATO NATO states that they have proof of a large number of heavy weapons supplies from the Russian Federation to the 'DPR' and 'LPR' militants. 04.02.15 18:23 55 073 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Cargo of weapons, planned to be used in armed diversion near the Verkhovna Rada was arrested not far from Kyiv – SBU chairman The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a cargo of weapons near Kyiv, which was intended for a subversive action near the Verkhovna Rada building. 04.02.15 16:21 80 864 242 Incidents

Ukroboronprom to increase tank production by 24 times State company Ukroboronprom plans to increase production of Ukrainian tanks by 24 times, from five to 120 units per year. 04.02.15 12:56 91 985 387 Ukrainian Politics

Russian propaganda TV channel showed terrorists' shelling of residential house in Vuhlehirsk. VIDEO Kremlin TV channel Rossia aired a story showing how the terrorists shell a residential tower-block in Vuhlehirsk, the Donetsk region. 04.02.15 12:40 164 678 273 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

NATO: Russia has deployed modern missiles in Donbas NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu told about available evidence and proofs of the regular Russian troops and weapons’ presence on the territory of Ukraine. 04.02.15 11:56 180 898 391 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia provides terrorists with at least 20 types of weapons that have never been in service with Ukrainian army - New York Times The pro-Russian terrorists use weapons that had never been exported from the Russian Federation previously, which proves the Kremlin support of militants in the east of Ukraine. 03.02.15 22:16 98 927 220 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We were hit just as we took up position. My crew was killed. Four more tanks were brewed up. All the military equipment there belongs to the Russian Federation army" - captured militants’ tank driver. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine declares the detention of a Russian Federation citizen, the Stavropol Krai resident Gadzhiyev. According to the agency, the Russian police offered him to “serve his term for auto theft” by travelling to 'the Russian town of Donetsk' and assisting with the depreserving and repair of the armored vehicles. This information was published on the SBU official website Friday, Jan. 30. 03.02.15 18:27 297 347 317 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian woman, mother of a large family who was charged with treason, hired new lawyer and withdrawn her previous testimony Svetlana Davydova, resident of the Russian town of Vyazma, who was arrested on charges of treason, has withdrawn the testimony she had given earlier. 02.02.15 19:39 56 037 117 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Germany will not provide weapons to Ukraine. The conflict cannot be solved militarily - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel ruled out the possibility of weapons supplies to Ukraine and stressed the need for peaceful solution to the conflict in the Donbas. 02.02.15 17:09 54 496 577 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's Forein Ministry hopes for increase in military assistance from the West - Financial Times Ukraine has appealed for urgent international military assistance to combat an “electronic warfare” offensive, which it said is giving pro-Russian rebels a critical advantage in the worsening conflict. 02.02.15 13:18 10 376 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists captured near Debaltseve confirm they were trained by Russian officers. VIDEO Tankmen terrorists from the 'DPR' captured when attempting to attack Debaltseve confirmed they had been trained by Russian officers. 02.02.15 15:37 153 287 347 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

“Greetings from Russia! We are 'separatists'!” – Russian battery of self-propelled Gvozdika howitzers on position near Debaltseve. VIDEO Russian terrorists shell Ukrainian positions and residential areas using large caliber self-propelled artillery. 02.02.15 09:50 272 553 416 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russians supported Kopylov when he was leaving for Ukraine to kill, now they ask to release him from captivity, - blogger. PHOTO Ivan Kopylov, mercenary from Novosibirsk, announced in social media that he was in captivity and his partner was killed. 02.02.15 09:40 290 438 430 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

"We have enough Kalashnikovs and tanks. Ukraine needs sophisticated weapons" - Foreign Ministry Ukraine has already taken steps to make arms market available for it, and now our country may purchase advanced weapons to counter Russian aggression. 02.02.15 15:04 164 963 301 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorist of Vostok battalion Ivan Kopylov from Novosibirsk: “We are forced to kill under threat of reprisal”. VIDEO Everything that Russian media show is lie and deception. 01.02.15 13:20 206 640 320 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Modern Russian Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon systems spotted in Shakhtarsk. PHOTOS Shakhtarsk town residents took pictures of Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon systems moving along the streets. 31.01.15 11:39 275 234 622 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Convoy of self-propelled Pion guns drove through occupied Makiivka. VIDEO A convoy of Russian self-propelled guns called Pion was seen driving through Makiivka, the Donetsk region. 02.02.15 11:50 215 268 532 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian commander of sappers training center for terrorists, “DPR lieutenant” Zolotoy opens up to camera. VIDEO Citizen of the Russian Federation Bondaruk Oleksandr Petrovich, born Jan. 22, 1981, repeatedly appeared in propaganda commercials on Novorossia TV Channel, in which he presented himself as commander of sappers training center, «lieutenant» Zolotoy. 31.01.15 01:36 165 304 223 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Seven children of Russian woman accused of high treason for calling Embassy of Ukraine might be taken away from her husband. PHOTO Anatoly Gorlov, the husband of the arrested on charges of high treason Svetlana Davydova from the city of Viazma in the Smolensk region of Russia risks having his children removed from his custody. The regional guardianship and education department has accused him of leaving his flat with seven kids unattended. 31.01.15 00:03 109 023 482 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow is obviously bugged, human rights activist says Phones of the Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow are apparently under surveillance, and this was the reason for the arrest of the Russian woman who made the phone call to the Embassy. 30.01.15 23:16 35 428 173 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Movement of unmarked military vehicles observed on the 'DPR'-controlled ​territory - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission recorded movement of unmarked military equipment in areas under control of the “Donetsk People’s Republic.” 30.01.15 22:56 32 753 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Investigator had taken my passport in the Rostov prison. I received my ID back being already in Donetsk" - SBU counterintelligence detained Russian prisoner-soldier The SBU military counterintelligence in a joint operation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the anti-terrorist operation has detained a Russian mercenary - the terrorists’ tank driver near the village of Sanzharivka in the Luhansk region. T-64 tank, which carried out the shelling of Ukrainian positions, was destroyed by the ATO forces during engagement. 30.01.15 18:19 84 234 87 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Accusing mother of seven Davydova, FSB confirmed that the Russian Army wages the war in Ukraine The story of mother of seven (the youngest is a 2-months old infant) is scarier than the movie Leviathan. 30.01.15 08:15 69 560 219 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine negotiates with foreign governments on provision of lethal weapons - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense is carrying out negotiations with foreign governments on supplies of lethal weapons. 29.01.15 16:05 61 723 158 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After the “Boeing” was shot down, an official in Putin administration wrote about replacement of “Buk” commanders. DOCUMENT Four days after the crash of Malaysia Airlines Boeing over the Donetsk region, deputy head of Department of Internal Policy of the Presidential Administration of Russia Timur Prokopenko wrote a note about replacement of crews of Buk missile systems. 28.01.15 17:27 165 152 237 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17 Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian military equipment base spotted in Luhansk with "humanitarian aid" tankers side by side with Grad systems. PHOTOS Open-source intelligence (OSINT) of the Russian military and mercenaries on social networks was able to identify the location of the base of modern Russian military equipment. 28.01.15 16:30 263 612 441 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine