Savchenko

"If you want to show how Russian fascists kill people, you're succeeding," - Savchenko shows her middle finger to court Before allowing an interpreter read her final plea in the Russian court, Nadiia Savchenko stepped on a bench in the bullpen and showed her middle finger. 09.03.16 10:44 158 882 118 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov-Savchenko list to be published in near future, - Minister Klimkin Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin says that work on Sentsov-Savchenko list is underway, with European and American counterparts being involved. 31.08.15 09:52 16 453 117 Ukrainian Politics

SBU Head Hrytsak on Savchenko's visit to occupied Donetsk: "I can't believe this happened without Moscow curators' blessing" The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was not involved in organization of MP Savchenko's visit to the occupied areas of the Donbas. 10.03.17 14:42 31 783 117 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

More than 20 countries spoke in support of Savchenko, - Foreign Ministry The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says more than 20 countries addressed Russia in their support of Ukrainian MP Nadiia Savchenko on Wednesday. 10.03.16 00:00 15 388 117 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko goes on dry hunger strike today, - lawyer The Ukrainian aviatrix, illegally convicted and kept by the Kremlin, has announced going on dry hunger strike from April 6. 06.04.16 11:04 20 937 115 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kremlin commented on Poroshenko's statement on readiness to exchange Savchenko: "We took it into account..." Russian president’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to the words of the Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko, who had officially announced the readiness of Kyiv to exchange Nadiia Savchenko. 10.03.16 14:58 111 457 115 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

More than 10,000 criminal released under 'Savchenko's law', - first deputy head of National Police Troian More than 10,000 criminals have been released since the so-called 'Savchenko's law' has come into force. 30.05.16 12:27 26 640 114 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko being transferred to Matrosskaya Tishyna jail with new charges in reply to PACE sanctions, lawyers say Ukrainian pilot and newly elected MP Nadiia Savchenko is being transferred to the medical unit of the Matrosskaya Tishyna detention facility allegedly due to rapid weight loss. She has also been charged with a new crime. 29.01.15 19:17 50 391 114 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Savchenko’ Health Seriously Deteriorated: She Asked for Help First Time Ever - Lawyer Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko’s health deteriorated - she asked for help. 11.12.14 21:27 37 518 113 Incidents

"I'm approaching Rostov airport, will have important news about Savchenko soon," - lawyer Novikov Ilya Novikov, lawyer of convicted in Russia Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiia Savchenko, is currently in Rostov-on-Don and promises to report important news within two hours. 25.05.16 12:50 29 291 112 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko Demands Russian Federation Investigative Committee to Stop Criminal Proceedings Against Her - Lawyer. DOCUMENT Lawyers of Ukrainian pilot and the Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadia Savchenko arrested by Russia insist that the Russian Federation Investigative Committee suspend the criminal proceedings against her as the prisoner of war. 12.12.14 19:36 15 314 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Savchenko published "incorrect" POW lists, - Tandit Yurii Tandit, a representative of the Security Service special center on hostage release, says the lists of POWs and MIAs published by Nadiia Savchenko are "incorrect" and may harm the families of captives. 10.01.17 18:32 32 197 112 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Moscow Basmanny Court Prolonged Arrest of Ukrainian Pilot Nadiia Savchenko Until February 13 Basmanny Court of the city of Moscow extended the arrest of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, who is accused of involvement in the murder of Russian journalists near Luhansk. 27.10.14 16:15 8 002 112 Ukrainian Politics

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 not be convicted before Putin's visit to UN as this will spur General Assembly to create MH17 tribunal The lawyer of Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko believes that Savchenko will not be convicted prior to the visit of Russian President Putin to the UN and before a possible UN General Assembly’s decision on the establishment of the tribunal to try the people responsible for the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. 28.08.15 18:06 11 328 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Savchenko might be released in 2016 through negotiations, – lawyer Feigin Verkhovna Rada deputy of Batkivshchyna faction Nadiia Savchenko might be released from the Russian prison after political negotiations. 10.01.16 20:14 8 181 111 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

SBU says Savchenko's trip to "DPR" unagreed, actions illogical The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) did not agree the trip of independent Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadiia Savchenko to the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" on Feb. 24 and considers her actions to be illogical. 24.02.17 20:13 20 542 111 Ukrainian Politics

"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

Savchenko discussed liberation of prisoners with UN Assistant Secretary-General Šimonović. PHOTO MP Nadiia Savchenko met with Ivan Šimonović, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights. 29.05.16 11:59 39 921 111 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Nadiia deserves to go home," - Biden urged Russia to release Savchenko U.S. Vice President Joe Biden calls on Russia to "make the right choice," drop all charges and release Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko at once. 08.03.16 17:24 16 209 110 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Huge portrait of Savchenko painted in Zaporizhia. PHOTOS A mural portrait of Nadiia Savchenko dedicated to the Ukrainian pilot's birthday has been painted on a 27-meter-high wall of an old grain elevator in Zaporizhia. 14.05.16 17:58 35 122 110 Photo News

"If dry hunger strike has no effect, perhaps my death will make a difference," - Savchenko Ukrainian pilot and Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadiia Savchenko, who was illegally convicted in Russia, is set to refuse from analyses and examinations by Russian doctors from tomorrow and continue her dry hunger strike without follow-up. 14.04.16 22:05 33 864 109 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

UN Human Rights Commissioner calls on Russia to release Savchenko Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville urged the Russian authorities to immediately release Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko. 20.02.15 22:20 11 240 109 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

All Ukrainian lawmakers combined possess 323 firearms, 156 of them owned by MP Shufrych alone. INFOGRAPHICS According to 2016 annual income and assets statement, Opposition bloc MP Nestor Shufrych owns collection of 156 firearms - the largest one owned by a Ukrainian lawmaker. 27.03.18 16:27 42 885 109 Incidents

Appeals court leaves Ruban in pretrial custody. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv-based Court of Appeals left without changes the pretrial restriction imposed on Volodymyr Ruban, the head of the Officer Corps Center for Prisoner Release, who was earlier remanded in custody pending trial. 20.03.18 13:52 46 693 108 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Volodymyr Ruban

Russian president’s spokesperson calls MEPs’ demand to impose sanctions against Putin over Savchenko interference in judicial process The demand of the Members of the European Parliament to impose sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin with regard to the trial of Ukrainian MP Nadiia Savchenko is interference in the judicial process. 09.03.16 14:01 28 982 108 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"If you respect international law, I have to be free, otherwise, there are 10 more separatists killed in that battle, that are victims by your laws," Savchenko in court. VIDEO During court's hearing in Donetsk, Russia, Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko said that under the Russian law she could be charged with deaths of another 10 separatists who had fought in Ukraine with Russian arms. 22.09.15 18:05 48 166 106 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko given package of documents required for extradition to Ukraine, - sister Vira Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko has received a package of documents required for her extradition to Ukraine. 27.04.16 21:35 31 123 106 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Nadiya Savchenko on upcoming court hearing: "I do not let myself die in order to see it". DOCUMENT Ukrainian aviatrix, Batkivshchyna MP Madiya Savchenko, who is illegally held in Russia, hopes that the upcoming court hearing will drop the charges against her and the case will be closed, or at least the measure of restraint will be changed. 03.04.15 21:21 8 066 105 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian doctors were not allowed to visit Savchenko - lawyer The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation did not grant Ukrainian doctors the permission to visit Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, having violated previous agreements. 13.03.15 19:17 14 282 105 Incidents

Savchenko asked Ukrainians to support political prisoners Klykh and Karpiuk. VIDEO Speaking to journalists in Russia's Donetsk courtroom, Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko addressed those writing her letters of support and asked them not to forget about the Ukrainians who are now being tried in Grozny. 03.11.15 17:35 18 687 104 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko recognized Surkov's aide as one of her abductors. PHOTO Nadiia Savchenko claims that Pavel Karpov, aide to Putin's personal adviser Vladislav Surkov, is one of those who kidnapped her. 01.02.16 16:48 64 120 104 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"When bandage was removed, I realized I was in Russia," - Savchenko's testimony during trial in Donetsk, Russia. VIDEO (in Russian) Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko told the court how "LPR" militants moved her across the Ukrainian-Russian border. 29.09.15 17:45 57 769 103 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko's mother and sister heading to Boryspil airport: "Come here and you'll see everyone" Illegally convicted in Russia Nadiia Savchenko's sister Vira and mother Mariia are heading to Boryspil airport. 25.05.16 13:37 28 136 102 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

Savchenko trial: MP Melnychuk willing to stand surety for suspect, prosecutor requests pretrial custody extension. PHOTOS Today, the Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv continues hearing the motion of the prosecutor's office to extend pretrial detention of Nadiia Savchenko charged with plotting a terrorist attack, coup d'etat and overthrow of power. 15.05.18 12:56 46 126 100 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

"DPR" terrorists refused to swap hostages under conditions proposed by MP Savchenko The occupation authorities of Donetsk consider unacceptable swap proposals earlier voiced by Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadia Savchenko. The militants insist on “all for all” exchange. 11.01.17 09:58 47 423 100 Incidents

Kerry calls on Russia to release Savchenko The United States of America advocates liberation of Ukrainian pilot, the Verkhovna Rada deputy and member of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE Nadiya Savchenko, who has been held in custody by the Russian Federation for 10 months already. 13.05.15 00:15 18 536 100 Incidents

Savchenko goes on indefinite dry hunger strike from April 6. STATEMENT (in Ukrainian) Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadiia Savchenko, sentenced to 22 years in prison in Russia, has announced going on an indefinite dry hunger strike from Wednesday, April 6 demanding her immediate escorting to Ukraine. 04.04.16 18:01 18 729 100 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

US to continue pressing Russia for return of all unlawfully detained people, Samantha Power says The United States will continue to press Russia for complete implementation of its commitments under the Minsk agreements. 25.05.16 23:50 6 951 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 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

Plane with Savchenko may arrive at one of three airports. Decision to be made before landing, - MP Ihor Lutsenko The aircraft with Nadiia Savchenko may arrive at Boryspil, Zhuliany, or an airfield near Kyiv. 25.05.16 14:32 28 964 98 Ukrainian Politics

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

Vira Savchenko put on federal wanted list for insulting Chechen judge, - lawyer Novikov Vira Savchenko, sister of Ukrainian MP and pilot Nadiia Savchenko, has been detained in Russia over "Grozny case". 28.04.16 00:10 44 230 98 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

STB TV crew detained in Russia while going to trial against Savchenko, - journalist Ukrainian broadcaster STB's shooting group was detained in Russian city of Donetsk (the Rostov region) by Russian traffic police under an invented pretext, while it was on its way to the trial in Ukrainian pilot Savchenko's case. 28.10.15 12:21 17 056 97 Ukrainian Politics

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

We are confident that exchange of Savchenko for commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov will take place, – Savchenko's lawyer Defense of Nadiya Savchenko is convinced that her exchange for Russian GRU operatives Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeniy Yerofeyev will take place. 18.12.15 12:20 6 945 96 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sister of Nadiya Savchenko Vira forbidden entry to Russia until 2020 – lawyer Feigin Sister of the Ukrainian pilot and Verkhovna Rada deputy from the Batkivshchyna faction Nadiya Savchenko Vira has been denied entry to the territory of the Russian Federation until 2020. 13.10.15 19:20 16 837 93 Society