Savchenko

Savchenko loses up to 500 grams daily, plans to go on dry hunger strike April 6, - lawyer Polozov Lawyer of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko Nikolai Polozov has visited her in Novocherkassk jail in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation today. 28.03.16 20:20 17 361 96 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

No decision on Savchenko yet. Still waiting, - Putin's spokesman Peskov Russian President's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says no decision on Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko has been made in the Kremlin so far. 28.03.16 17:10 15 784 59 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Putin has not taken any decision on Savchenko yet, - spokesperson Peskov The Russian President's Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov insists that no decision on Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko has been taken in Kremlin so far. 26.03.16 16:05 9 600 78 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Verdict officially handed over to Savchenko People's deputy of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko, who has been recently sentenced in Russia to 22 years in prison, received a copy of the verdict of the Donetsk City Court (the Rostov region of the Russian Federation) and its written translation into Ukrainian. 26.03.16 15:19 26 244 67 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Obama and Merkel persuaded Putin to return Savchenko to Ukraine, - Tymoshenko United States President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have managed to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to return illegally detained Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko to Ukraine. 25.03.16 23:02 99 161 342 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

NSDC approved Savchenko-Sentsov sanctions list, - Tseholko The National Security and Defense Council has approved a list of persons involved in violating the rights of Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadiia Savchenko for imposing sanctions against them. 25.03.16 20:45 6 752 22 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia to do everything possible for GRU operatives not to be sentenced in Ukraine against backdrop of Savchenko’s mock trial, - Matios Russia will do its best so that captured GRU operatives Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev not to be delivered the verdict. 25.03.16 15:54 30 309 72 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Putin failed to humiliate Ukraine with show trial of Savchenko, - The Wall Street Journal A show trial of Ukrainian female pilot Nadiia Savchenko came as Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to humiliate Ukraine, which wasn't successful. 24.03.16 20:20 43 570 80 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Photo of judge Ali Khaybulayev, who convicted Savchenko to 22 years in prison, posted online. PHOTOS Presiding judge of the Donetsk city court of the Rostov region, Russia Ali Khaybulayev, together with his colleagues Leonid Stepanenko and Yevgeniya Chernysh, have sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko for 22 years. 24.03.16 13:40 98 993 198 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kerry holding talks with Lavrov, discussing Savchenko and 'Ukrainian issue' The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are holding talks in the Russian capital. 24.03.16 11:50 15 327 53 Ukrainian Politics

Sanctions must be imposed against 46 persons involved in Savchenko’s mock trial, Poroshenko says Meeting with Nadiia Savchenko’s mother, President Petro Poroshenko said that Ukraine's stance on the so-called verdict delivered by the Russian court to the Ukrainian pilot was public and clear. 24.03.16 10:59 11 467 81 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

“Savchenko confident to be brought home in a week. Her expectations usually come true," – lawyer Novikov Ukrainian servicewoman, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadiia Savchenko feels fine and is confident that she will be home in a week. 23.03.16 18:04 86 158 142 Incidents

"I forbid you to file petition for pardon or admit guilt," - Savchenko wrote letters from remand prison. PHOTOS Ukrainian servicewoman and MP Nadiia Savchenko, who was convicted in Russia on March 22 and sentenced to 22 years in prison, will not file a petition for pardon and forbids to do so on her behalf. 23.03.16 14:17 53 779 111 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Poroshenko and Biden discussed 'Savchenko list' President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden have discussed joint steps towards liberation of captured Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko. 23.03.16 09:18 20 489 55 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

UK urges Russia to fulfill Minsk agreements and immediately free Savchenko The Russian Federation must stick to the Minsk agreements and immediately release illegally condemned Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko. 22.03.16 23:32 7 467 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

U.S. Department of State calls on Russia to liberate Savchenko The U.S. Department of State believes that conviction and sentencing of Nadiia Savchenko to 22 years imprisonment show a blatant disregard for the principles of justice. 23.03.16 09:00 7 486 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

OSCE urges Russia to release Savchenko Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Michael Georg Link urged the Russian Federation to immediately release Ukrainian pilot, MP Nadiia Savchenko. 22.03.16 20:56 10 541 85 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Lawyer Feygin: Savchenko not to serve her sentence, I guarantee it Ukrainian servicewoman, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadiia Savchenko will not serve the sentence imposed on her by the Russian court. 22.03.16 18:05 37 750 76 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kyiv deems Savchenko's verdict frustration of Minsk agreements, requires its cancellation, - Foreign Ministry statement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses strong and resolute protest with regards to the so called “verdict” of the so called “Russian court” sentencing Nadiia Savchenko, citizen of Ukraine, member of Ukrainian Parliament and member of PACE, to 22 years in prison. 22.03.16 19:54 19 186 99 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"I am willing to exchange Savchenko for two Russian servicemen," - Poroshenko made special appeal after mock trial of Ukrainian pilot President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said he was willing to exchange the Ukrainian servicewoman, lawmaker Nadiia Savchenko for two Russian commandos Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov detained in the Donbas for taking part in the armed aggression against Ukraine. 22.03.16 17:38 89 025 521 Ukrainian Politics

Pictures of judges who tried Savchenko made public for first time ever. PHOTO The photo shows Presiding Judge Leonid Stepanenko and Yevgenia Chernysh. 22.03.16 16:43 150 332 152 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian court sentences Savchenko to 22 years in colony (updated) Russian court has sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko to 22 years in colony and a 30,000-ruble fine. 22.03.16 16:15 191 318 515 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian court found Savchenko guilty. VIDEO The Russian court has determined guilt of the Ukrainian pilot. 22.03.16 16:04 90 632 162 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Most of MPs not allowed attending Savchenko’s trial again as courtroom overcrowded by hired thugs. PHOTO After recess, the majority of Members of the Ukrainian Parliament have been denied access to the courtroom of the Donetsk city court (Rostov region of the Russian Federation), where the sentence to Nadiia Savchenko is being delivered. 22.03.16 15:31 42 118 68 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian court continues passing sentence to Savchenko Judges of the court in Russian city of Donetsk continue delivering the verdict to Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko. 22.03.16 10:04 21 343 121 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko brought to court: MPs and journalists encounter problems with access to courthouse The verdict to Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko will continue to be passed in the Donetsk city court in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation today. 22.03.16 09:33 12 322 16 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

EP committee to adopt statement demanding release of Savchenko The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament has endorsed a joint statement on the release of Nadiia Savchenko. 21.03.16 21:50 9 288 44 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"LPR" terrorist Ilim confirmed Savchenko's innocence: When journalists came under fire, she was in Luhansk An "LPR" terrorist (callsign "Ilim") claims that he personally captured Ukrainian soldier Nadiia Savchenko and brought her to Luhansk. 21.03.16 19:50 60 687 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Judge keeps convicting Savchenko despite overtime The working day of Russia's Donetsk court ended at 6 p.m. Nevertheless, judge Leonid Stepanenko proceeds with convicting. 21.03.16 18:35 24 239 98 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Poroshenko set to raise Herashchenko's non-admission to Russia at Normandy Four talks President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko ordered that Normandy Four talks be initiated regarding Russia's ban on entering its territory against Ukrainian people's deputy Iryna Herashchenko who was travelling to the trial of Nadiia Savchenko. 21.03.16 17:50 11 254 73 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian delegation let into courtroom where Savchenko tried The Ukrainian delegation has been granted access into the courtroom, where the sentence to Ukrainian servicewoman and lawmaker Nadiia Savchenko is delivered. 21.03.16 17:55 23 947 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko plans to go on hunger strike: "It will last until end" Ukrainian servicewoman and people's deputy Nadiia Savchenko is planning to renew her dry hunger strike in 10 days after the verdict. 21.03.16 16:06 48 114 145 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Journalists and activists denied access inside Donetsk court passing verdict to Savchenko. PHOTOS Up to three dozen journalists and activists still remain outside the building of the Donetsk court of the Rostov region of the Russian Federation as they are denied access. 21.03.16 12:40 31 895 102 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian court starts passing sentence to Savchenko, denies her final plea. VIDEO Judge Stepanenko of the Donetsk court of the Rostov region of the Russian Federation has started pronouncing the verdict to Ukrainian servicewoman and lawmaker Nadiia Savchenko. 21.03.16 12:14 113 884 276 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Court where sentence to Savchenko to be delivered surrounded by police, ‘Cossacks’, and people in military uniforms. PHOTOS The building of the Donetsk city court in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, where the verdict to Ukrainian MP Nadiia Savchenko will be passed today, is surrounded by the police, "Cossacks" and people in military uniforms without insignia. 21.03.16 10:50 71 910 153 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian lawmaker banned entry to Russia until 2021. PHOTO President’s Commissioner for the peaceful settlement of situation in Donbas Iryna Herashchenko has been banned entry to Russia. 21.03.16 11:30 60 334 134 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

FSB did not allow supporters of Savchenko to enter Russia: Even short stay is not desirable People heading towards Rostov-on-Don to support Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko were stopped on the Russian-Ukrainian border. 20.03.16 14:25 22 494 112 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Savchenko will definitely be present on verdict announcement on March 21-22," - Lawyer Feygin People's deputy of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko will be present during the announcement of the verdict in her case in the Donetsk city court in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation. 19.03.16 17:13 6 575 25 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Medvedchuk bumps me and Polozov off on direct order of Kremlin," - Feygin Mark Feygin, lawyer of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, accuses the representative of Ukraine in the subgroup on Humanitarian Affairs of the trilateral contact group on the settlement of the conflict in the Donbas Viktor Medvedchuk in an attempt to discredit him and lawyer Nikolay Polozov. 19.03.16 13:08 58 061 192 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko List handed over to EU leaders made public. DOCUMENT Ukrainian authorities have entered in the list Head of the Russian Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin, Head of the Main Investigation Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation Alexander Shchukin, Russian investigators, prosecutors and judges. The list contains a total of 46 individuals. 18.03.16 21:28 44 141 84 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

We will not stop at Savchenko List. New list of persons involved in torture of 11 Ukrainian political prisoners being prepared, - Poroshenko Ukraine will take every effort for the release of all Ukrainian hostages held in Russian prisons on trumped-up charges. 18.03.16 17:46 4 108 32 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Not all persons in Savchenko List to be declared persona non grata, EP President Schultz says President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz believes that not all individuals included in the so-called Savchenko List can be subjected to sanctions. 17.03.16 22:21 51 595 122 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sanctions against Russia to be preserved until Minsk full implementation, - meeting between Poroshenko, Merkel, and Hollande Petro Poroshenko, Angela Merkel, and Francois Hollande called for immediate liberation of Nadiya Savchenko who is illegally retained in Russian prison. 17.03.16 19:15 6 123 22 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko List contains names of 44 Russians and two Ukrainians, - journalist President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko handed over Savchenko related sanctions list to the European leaders today. 29 Russian citizens were earlier reportedly included in this list. According to the media, President Vladimir Putin of Russia topped that list. 17.03.16 18:51 33 032 23 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"A clear message must be sent to Vladimir Putin: release Nadiia Savchenko or face sanctions," - Senator McCain. VIDEO Russian President Vladimir Putin must receive a clear signal that new sanctions will be imposed against Russia if Ukrainian people's deputy Nadiia Savchenko is not freed. 17.03.16 15:55 11 785 73 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

President of Slovakia calls on Russia to release Savchenko President of the Slovak Republic Andrej Kiska urges the Russian authorities to release Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko. 17.03.16 00:06 5 577 91 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Putin doesn't care a straw for Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov," - Polozov on possible exchange of Savchenko Nikolai Polozov, the lawyer of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko illegally held in the Russian Federation, believes that Vladimir Putin is holding her for another reason that exchanging for GRU operatives Yevgeniy Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov. 16.03.16 23:38 33 201 147 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Obama urges Putin to release Savchenko Ukrainian citizen Nadiia Savchenko must be released in accordance with the provisions of the Minsk agreements. 16.03.16 17:34 36 655 92 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia