Berkut

Former Berkut members Yanishevsky, Abroskin, Zinchenko and Marychenko found guilty in Maidan case. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Sviatoshyn district court sentenced five former Berkut members in the case of shooting participants of the Revolution of Dignity. 18.10.23 12:25 5 449 17 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Six people from Berkut who shot Maidan activists on February 20, 2014 be tried. VIDEO Six Berkut officers were directly involved in the mass shootings of Maidan activists. 13.10.23 15:26 4 060 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Court puts former Interior Ministry official Seredynskyi, charged with coordinating Berkut activities during Maidan events, under night home arrest. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Pecherskyi district court of Kyiv has put former top official of the Interior Ministry Anatolii Seredynskyi under night home arrest. 05.10.17 11:28 9 297 53 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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. 15.02.17 10:20 127 387 170 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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. 23.01.17 18:15 129 071 343 Ukrainian Politics

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. 20.01.17 10:46 120 948 256 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Activists lift blockade of Lukianivka prison after Yanukovych's interview fails. VIDEO+PHOTOS A picket to prevent the transfer of former Berkut officers accused of killing Maidan activists from Lukianivka remand prison in Kyiv has ended. 25.11.16 17:41 38 144 152 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

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. 25.11.16 13:13 62 727 128 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Field of fire at Maidan activists in February 2014 was within Berkut company’s position, - prosecutor Most experts believe that the effective field of fire provided at the Maidan protesters in February 2014 was within the position of the Berkut Special Operations Company, namely behind the concrete barricade outside Khreshchatyk metro station entrance. 27.09.16 17:10 54 573 32 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. 14.09.16 10:40 132 789 243 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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. 04.08.16 17:15 342 299 668 Ukrainian Politics

"If there is no trial, there will be vigilante justice," - victims suspect trial of former Lviv Berkut Commander dragged out after its adjournment. PHOTO Judge of the Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv Anatolii Yaselskyi adjourned private session of the court on the case of former Lviv Berkut Commander Rostyslav Patseliak, suspected of committing crimes against the Euromaidan activists Feb. 18, 2014 until Sept. 8. 21.07.16 20:03 53 763 41 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Judge Volkova, who released main suspect of Maidan slaughter, brought before court. PHOTO Before the hearing, judge of the Pechersk district court in Kyiv Svitlana Volkova said that she has not been occupying her position for nine months. 29.02.16 16:44 51 286 145 Incidents

"Guys, doctors, come here!" - second anniversary of Institutska Street massacre. VIDEO Today is the second anniversary of tragic events on Instytutska Street that took place during the Revolution of Dignity in 2014. Attention! The video is not recommended for people with unstable mentality! 18.02.16 12:28 20 569 93 Ukrainian Politics

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." 28.01.16 15:29 69 194 128 Ukrainian Politics

Two years ago Berkut soldiers fiercely beat and dispersed Euromaidan activists. VIDEO Two years ago, Nov. 30, 2013, soldiers of the Interior Ministry 'Berkut' special unit fiercely beat and dispersed protesters against drastic change in Ukraine's geopolitical course and refusal of then-president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych to sign the association agreement with the European Union. 30.11.15 12:35 22 760 100 Ukrainian Politics

New video showing Berkut soldiers beating up journalists in February 2014 went online. VIDEO A video made during the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine showing a Berkut Special Forces unit beating up two reporters near the UN building in Kyiv has been posted online. 17.09.15 12:37 35 781 95 Incidents

"Mom, I want you to know I love you" - Netflix shot documentary of Ukrainian Maidan events. VIDEO American media provider Netflix showed trailer of its next documentary, which covers revolutionary events in Ukraine in November 2013 - February 2014. 09.09.15 10:34 49 478 212 Ukrainian Politics

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. 20.08.15 17:50 63 491 258 Society

Four police officers, who allegedly distributed weapons to paid protesters during Euromaidan, detained, - Avakov Four police operatives, who are suspected of illegal evacuation of weapons from Interior Ministry's storage and its distribution to the so-called 'titushkas' (paid pro-government protesters - ed.) for use against peaceful protesters during Euromaidan events, have been detained. 12.06.15 15:49 33 626 115 Ukrainian Politics

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. 23.02.15 15:17 105 799 217 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 22.02.15 13:48 63 347 347 Ukrainian Politics

‘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. 20.02.15 23:58 120 603 855 Ukrainian Politics

Heroic deed of Heavenly Hundred inspired Ukrainians to fight the Russian aggression - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko believes that the Heavenly Hundred's act of bravery inspired hundreds of Ukrainians to fight. 20.02.15 23:03 41 391 563 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One-year anniversary of Maidan shootout. Video dedicated to Heroes of Dignity Revolution. VIDEO The video with a song by Nina Matvienko, famous Ukrainian singer, is dedicated to the memory of those who died in Maidan Nezalezhnosti a year ago when protecting freedom of their country. 20.02.15 17:27 45 102 181 Ukrainian Politics

Maidan Execution: Feb. 18 is one-year anniversary of commencement of Euromaidan activists slaughter. VIDEO One of the most bloody events of the Ukrainian history took place a year ago on Kyiv's Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square). 18.02.15 11:17 26 959 172 Ukrainian Politics

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. 21.11.14 20:45 63 182 141 Ukrainian Politics

"Ukrainian Dignity and Its Revolution": Patriotic Street Concert in Liberated Sloviansk. VIDEO An unknown musician in balaclava played a piano composition on the central square of liberated Sloviansk, the Donetsk region, which composition became part of the "Ukrainian Dignity and its Revolution" music video. 21.11.14 12:02 30 745 70 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 24.10.14 19:30 104 450 219 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family

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. 14.07.14 22:53 138 901 260 Ukrainian Politics

Bazaar Defenders Attacked by Berkut - Police is Arresting and Roughing up Everyone. PHOTO + VIDEO Berkut and regular policemen are helping developers seize control of the Kyiv Bazaar. Activists and MPs who tried to stop it, were detained with the use of force. 18.02.13 18:26 15 238 171 Kyiv News

Party of Regions Paying for Election Work: Broken Heads and Stolen Hats. VIDEO In Obolon district of Kyiv the Party of Regions started giving out money to the campaign activists and commission members. The ambulances had to be dispatched , too because of the fights. 26.11.12 17:41 29 466 199 Previously in trend: Elections 2012 Election lawlessness

Mother of a Special Forces Policeman: I Hate My Son! VIDEO The situation in Pervomaysk where Berkut special force has stormed 132 district commission has split a mother and a son. 04.11.12 00:10 29 109 296 Previously in trend: Elections 2012 Election lawlessness