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Stay updated with the latest development about the Berkut special police force and its historical involvement in the Euromaidan protests in Ukraine. From court rulings to charges of murder and obstruction during the 2013-2014 protests, discover how these events continue to shape legal and public discourse. Significant cases include the overturned convictions, charges of treason against former members, and the ongoing implications of these actions on both local and international levels. This tag gathers all pertinent information about Berkut’s role during and after Euromaidan, reflecting on the broad social, legal, and moral questions they evoke.
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Social media users argue about Savchenko's participation in Maidan events. VIDEO+PHOTOS Social media users in Ukraine are actively discussing the participation of people's deputy and Hero of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko in the events on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square during the Revolution of Dignity in the winter of 2013-2014. 342 751 668
Person who led 'black hundred' out of Kyiv and drowned their weapons was among Maidan protesters, - Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko said that the person who led the 'black hundred' out of Kyiv and drowned their weapons in a lake was a protester on Maidan. 250 563 554 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Putin Ordered Yanukovych to Shoot People at Maidan, Soros Says Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded the then President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych to use force against Maidan earlier this year. 246 495 671
Russian Paratrooper Davran Muratov, Killed in Ukraine, Disguised Himself in Ukrainian Police Uniform. PHOTOS Russian soldier Davran Muratov from the city of Uralsk, recently killed in Ukraine, disguised himself in Ukrainian police uniform. 220 318 352 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Four ex-Berkut fighters, suspected in Maidan massacre, fled to Russia Former fighters of the Kharkiv Berkut riot police Oleksandr Kostiuk, Vladyslav Masteha, Artem Voilokov and Vitalii Honcharenko crossed the Ukrainian-Russian border on April 13. 176 699 528 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Tires Are Burning on the Maidan Once Again. Remaining Activists Resists Clean Up. PHOTOS The remaining activists at the Maidan lit up tires, protesting against the stripping of the barricades and the tent city on the corner of Khreshchatyk Street and the Maidan Square in the direction of the European Square. 169 847 961
One of "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO's leaders helped Berkut's "black hundred" flee Kyiv, - Horbatiuk One of the leaders of "Nіkhto Krіm Nas" (Nobody But Us) NGO, which unites airborne troops veterans, has been served a notice of suspicion of concealing the shooting of 39 Maidan activists by Berkut riot police officers on Instytutska Street in Kyiv on Feb. 20, 2014. 158 089 169 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Russian special forces fired both at Euromaidan activists and Berkut officers - Parubii Four groups acted against Euromaidan activists in events a year ago - one from Belarus and three from Russia. Their task was to escalate the situation. 156 039 919 Previously in trend: Maidan crackdown
SBU Chairman accuses Putin’s aide Surkov of directing sniper groups during Maidan executions in February 2014 Head of the SBU Valentyn Nalyvaichenko voiced information that Putin’s presidential aide Vladislav Surkov had been managing the foreign sniper groups in Kyiv in February 2014. 143 564 523
New Bullet Attached to Investigation of Maidan Assassinations. People Were Shot Dead at Point Blank Range. General Prosecutor’s Office Still Has Not Collected All Evidence - Butusov. PHOTOS A new bullet appeared in the case of the Nebesna Sotnia shooting. The General Prosecutor’s Office still has not collected all the evidence and interviewed all the witnesses. 143 427 195
Volunteer from Berkut Police Unit Died for Ukraine and Bequeathed to be Buried in his Uniform. VIDEO A funeral of 43-year-old policeman Oleksandr Tkachenko took place in Sumy. The soldiers called him Father or Grandpa because of his age, experience and mental stability. 138 968 260
"It was cut into pieces and hidden in Kyiv," – MP Ariev shows weapons employed by former Berkut commandos against Euromaidan protesters. PHOTOS The investigators have also identified persons who evacuated Berkut soldiers from Kyiv immediately after carnage on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti. 138 150 125 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Maidan massacre: prosecution reveals new security cameras video. VIDEO The Sviatoshynskyi district court continues the trial of five ex-Berkut soldiers accused of the mass killings of activists on Instytutska Street in February 2014. Yesterday, Sept. 13, several episodes regarding two Heavenly Hundred Heroes were examined. 133 109 243 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Zaporizhia National Police deputy chief, participants in tournament with ex-Berkut fighters dismissed, - Interior Ministry All officers of the Zaporizhia National Police special forces that took part in a boxing tournament in memory of Berkut fighters killed during the 2014 Maidan protests have been fired. 131 745 248
National Police Spetsnaz, ex-Berkut officers take part in tournament "Glory to Berkut!" Officers of the Zaporizhia National Police special forces took part in a boxing tournament in memory of a deceased Berkut fighter. 129 480 343
New video published in Maidan massacre case. VIDEO On Tuesday, Feb. 14, a new video was shown during a Maidan massacre case hearing in the Sviatoshyn district court of Kyiv. 127 669 170 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Historical clashes between Berkut and protesters in Hrushevskoho Street. VIDEO On Jan. 19, 2014, the Maidan protesters engaged into active confrontation with Berkut, Ukraine's infamous riot police. 121 214 256 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary
‘Rays of Dignity’ shine in downtown Kyiv on Maidan revolution anniversary. VIDEO + PHOTOS During the commemoration of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred symbolic "Rays of dignity" lit up around Kyiv’s central square. 120 840 855
Most of 'Nebesna Sotnia' Victims Were Killed with Pump Shotguns 'Fort-500' of Special Forces - Journalist More than 10 of those killed on Maidan fell victims to unidentified guns - the bullets went through and through and haven't been found. 120 478 266
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. 110 946 663 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Yanukovych initially planned to use the army to suppress peaceful protests – Butusov A number of army units were ordered to move to Kyiv in February, 2014, during the mass protests on Maidan square. 106 334 518
Poroshenko showed European leaders Russia-supplied weapons from Donbas. PHOTOS+VIDEO Dignity March in commemoration of those killed in the Euromaidan events a year ago in downtown Kyiv was held in Ukraine's capital on Sunday. 105 929 217 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Yanukovych blamed his chief of staff for forced crackdown of Maidan Runaway ex-president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych states that he never ordered to disperse Euromaidan protesters on Nov. 30, 2013. 105 592 270
Putin Admits That He Helped Yanukovych Escape From Ukraine Ousted Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych received Russian aid to escape the country in February, President Vladimir Putin said. 104 615 219 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family
Fragments of 23 AK-47 rifles used by Berkut in Maidan shooting found in Kyiv, - GPU. PHOTOS Weapons used by Berkut in Maidan shooting during the Revolution of Dignity was found in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. 102 958 207
"Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO leaders Chobitko and Kovaliov assisted Berkut soldiers to flee from Kyiv after Revolution of Dignity, - MP Ariev. PHOTOS Two former Afghan war veterans from "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO Chobitko and Kovaliov are suspected of assisting Berkut soldiers to flee and destruction of the Heavenly Hundred's murders weapons in February 2014. 97 531 110 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
"Riot control weapons were used against activists regardless of situation," - former Berkut fighter Shapovalov on Maidan executions Former fighter of Kharkiv Berkut company Viktor Shapovalov told the details of crimes committed by Berkut soldiers against Maidan activists during events in Kyiv downtown in February 2014 during his trial in court. 95 096 58
European leaders who arrived to Kyiv for Dignity march examine captured military equipment from Russia. PHOTOS President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Slovak Republic Andrej Kiska, and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have already arrived to Kyiv to participate in Dignity march. 95 053 188
One year after Maidan execution. PHOTOS Images of Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, one year after the bloody shootout of the peaceful demonstrators. 94 042 277
In remembrance of Heavenly Hundred. The most shocking and tragic pictures of Euromaidan protests. PHOTOS The bloody and tragic events of the Euromaidan protests that later went down in the history of contemporary Ukraine as the Revolution of Dignity should remain forever in the memory of all Ukrainians as a symbol of struggle for the European future of the country. 92 165 235
Current heads of departments in National Guard and National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during Euromaidan attack, - Prosecutor Horbatiuk. INFOGRAPHICS The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine says some current heads of departments in the National Guard and the National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during deadly Euromaidan attack on Feb. 18-19, 2014, when about a hundred protesters were killed. 90 157 268 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
PGO established organizer of former Berkut commandos’ escape and hiding of their weapons The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine has identified the person who facilitated the escape of the majority of Berkut soldiers after the Revolution of Dignity and hiding of weapons issued to this Berkut detachment. 87 265 79 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Surkov was at SBU facility in Kyiv when Maidan activists were shot; Yanukovych himself ran the operation - Nalyvaichenko The SBU stated that the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Assistant Vladislav Surkov, who is known as Kremlin’s spymaster in Ukraine, was in Kyiv during the mass execution of protesters on the Maidan. 80 500 245
Special plane of Russian Interior Ministry delivered weapons to kill peaceful protesters during Euromaidan – SBU Chairman Nalyvaichenko Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Valentyn Nalyvaichenko says that in the midst of Revolution of Dignity on the Maidan Russia supplied lethal weapons to Ukrainian Interior Ministry and SBU to kill protesters. 78 593 309
Chief Military Prosecutor told why special operation to detain 20 Berkut soldiers involved in Maidan massacre ended in fiasco A large-scale special operation to detain 20 officers of Berkut riot police, who had been involved in crimes during the Revolution of Dignity, was planned to be carried out in August 2014, but it was disrupted as someone has hinted or warned the suspects. 78 001 221
Evidence of Surkov’s involvement in Maidan activists’ execution to be made public next week - Nalyvaichenko Security Service of Ukraine Chairman Valentyn Nalyvaichenko promises to gradually publish evidence of the Russian special services involvement in Euromaidan events next week with the permission of the investigators. 77 710 254
Experts found weapons used by former Berkut soldier Abroskin: one activist was wounded by its bullet. VIDEO "There are some good news about the detained Berkut officer Pavlo Abroskin, who participated in killings on Maidan." 69 338 128
Attorney General’s Office Unveiled Criminal Scheme of Armed Suppression of Maidan - Yanukovych is in the Center General Prosecutor's Office presented the scheme of criminal activities to suppress the protests that led to mass murder of citizens of Ukraine on Maidan. 68 174 83 Previously in trend: Maidan crackdown
Euromaidan's First Anniversary: Ukraine Celebrates Dignity and Liberty Day Ukraine celebrates Dignity and Liberty day on Friday, Nov. 21. Representatives of Samooborona (self defense) of Maidan will march, and people's viche (gathering) will be held. 67 757 1 147
Commander of Berkut regiment, who was involved in execution of Heavenly Hundred has been detained - SBU Acting Head Hrytsak The SBU detained one of the commanders of the Berkut special police regiment during the raid in Kyiv today. The man was involved in murders on the Maidan during the Revolution of Dignity. 65 129 174
Berkut officers trial feels dramatic while examination is under way. PHOTOS On Wednesday, July 16, the Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv started examination of complainants within judicial proceeding against two Berkut special police force officers Pavlo Abroskin and Serhii Zinchenko. 63 994 239
Censor.NET helps establish place and time of death of 45 Heavenly Hundred heroes. VIDEO Talion Group supported by Censor.NET has compiled a video footage with the moments of killing the Heavenly Hundred heroes during the 2014 revolution in Ukraine. 63 565 258
Dignity march in Kyiv. LIVE Dignity march is taking place today in Kyiv, commemorating those killed during the protests on Maidan square last winter. Leaders of ten European contries have joined Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko. 63 465 347
National Assembly on Maidan Anniversary. VIDEO On Friday, Nov. 21, at 6.00 p.m. a national assembly on the first anniversary of the Euromaidan started at the Independence Square in Kyiv. 63 302 141
Activists blockade Lukianivka prison, prevent transfer of former Berkut officers to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists in the morning blocked the way for paddy wagons outside Lukianivka remand prison. 62 902 128 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych
Kovaliov of "Nikhto Krim Nas" never came to Maidan, organization supported Antimaidan, could easily help Berkut, - Afghanistan, ATO veteran Ivzhenko Leaders of "Nіkhto Krіm Nas" (Nobody But Us) NGO, which unites airborne troops veterans, have never taken part in the Maidan protests and could easily help Berkut fighters. 62 667 83 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
SBU seizes Russian secret services' equipment used to eavesdrop opposition leaders and activists during the Maidan. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine seized a set of equipment on July 18 that had been used for wiretapping of opposition leaders and activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 59 867 97
Russia seeks release of ex-Berkut officers accused of Maidan murders Moscow seeks release of the former Berkut officers with the help of the ''DPR'' and ''LPR'' leaders. 58 467 227 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
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