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In 2025, Ukraine continues to witness significant developments concerning separatism, highlighted by actions and policies that have shaped the nation's struggle with internal and external separatist movements. Key events include President Zelenskyy’s implementation of policies in 2022 that halted direct talks with Russia, substantially curtailing separatism. This strategy indicated a critical pivot in Ukraine’s approach to national integrity.

Furthermore, continuous monitoring and legal actions against separatists remain vigorous. Recent cases involve high-profile figures and public servants with prior separatist links, underscoring a sustained governmental crackdown. For instance, officials from the early 2000s connected to separatist movements still hold positions in state offices, revealing the complexities of fully eradicating pro-separatist sentiments within governmental structures.

Another concerning issue is the involvement of external influences, such as reported activities by certain regional politicians and foreign consulates aiding separatist ideologies, which challenge Ukraine’s sovereignty. The government's response included stringent legal repercussions against identified separatists and consistent international diplomacy to counteract unauthorized foreign involvement.

This tag page offers a focused stream of news related to separatism, providing insights into the ongoing legal cases, security operations, and political maneuvers aimed at maintaining Ukraine's territorial integrity and national security. As this situation continues to evolve, it remains a pivotal element of Ukraine's political and social dynamics.
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Zelenskyy voices the reason for the ban on talks with Russia at the beginning of a full-scale invasion Zelenskyy on ban on talks with Putin: In 2022, I stopped separatism in Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that due to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council in October 2022 to hold direct talks with Russia, he stopped separatism in the country and "shadow" negotiations. 10 290 118

янукович Number of officials involved in separatist movements in eastern Ukraine in 2004 are still working in government agencies. DOCUMENT Officials who were members of the separatist movements in eastern Ukraine in the early 2000s continue to work in government agencies. 11 641 54 Incidents

закарпаття Transcarpathian deputy from pro-Orban KMKS party depicted Transcarpathia in colors of Hungarian flag. PHOTO The deputy of the Transcarpathian Regional Council from the Proorbani Party of the KMCS Judith Petia on her Facebook page posted a photo of the map of the Transcarpathian region, half of which is painted in the colors of the Hungarian flag. 17 796 95 Incidents

Member of "LPR parliament" apprehended while trying to fetch pension payment in government-controlled territory gets 8-year prison term, - SBU Member of "LPR parliament" apprehended while trying to fetch pension payment in government-controlled territory gets 8-year prison term, - SBU A resident of Khrustalnyi town (formerly Krasnyi Luch located in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region), a member of the so-called "people's council of the Luhansk People's Republic," who was detained by operatives of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) while trying to cross the demarcation line to receive pension in the government-controlled territory was sentenced to eight years in prison. 16 881 66 Incidents

Kherson official, activist Handziuk, who campaigned against local separatists and corrupt law enforcers, was doused with acid this morning, - journalist. VIDEO Kherson official, activist Handziuk, who campaigned against local separatists and corrupt law enforcers, was doused with acid this morning, - journalist. VIDEO Kherson City Council executive officer, Kateryna Handziuk, who tried to deal with local separatists and harshly criticized the authorities, namely the law enforcement officials, was doused with acid in Kherson early on July 31. 37 987 134 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Puitin’s confidant Odnovol placed in pretrial custody on treason charges Puitin’s confidant Odnovol placed in pretrial custody on treason charges The Kherson city court granted the petition of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and placed Olena Odnovol, who campaigned for Putin’s candidacy at unlawful election in Crimea, in pretrial detention until June 21, 2018 without bail option. 9 061 31 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Pro-Russian separatist Menshykova charged with attack on Ukrainian soldier kills herself in prison, - Dnipro Mayor Filatov Pro-Russian separatist Menshykova charged with attack on Ukrainian soldier kills herself in prison, - Dnipro Mayor Filatov Maryna Menshykova, a pro-Russian separatist who attacked a Ukrainian serviceman with a hammer in a theater in October 2016 committed suicide in the Dnipro City detention center early on Feb. 26. 9 657 28 Incidents

Hundreds of people came to bid farewell to policeman killed in gunfight in Odesa. PHOTOS Hundreds of people came to bid farewell to policeman killed in gunfight in Odesa. PHOTOS The farewell ceremony for Serghii Pryharin, the police officer who was killed while apprehending a criminal on Jan. 19, was held in Odesa House of Officers. 17 405 2 Incidents

больница донецк обстрел Kyiv-based Russian consulate involved in real estate transactions made by Ukrainian nationals in occupied Donbas, - media. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Russian Embassy in Kyiv authorizes Ukrainians to transfer ownership of real estate located in parts of Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. 61 332 157 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

труханов Activists show evidence of Mayors Trukhanov and Aksionov’s Russian nationality. PHOTO The State Register of the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation proves the fact that Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov and Dobropilia Mayor Andrii Aksionov have Russia’s citizenship. 118 505 256 Ukrainian Politics

прокуратура Prosecutor's office initiates probe into MP Balytskyi’s separatist statements Zaporizhia region Prosecutor's Office initiated criminal proceedings against Opposition bloc faction MP Yevhen Balytskyi who encroached on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine just on air of a TV show. 53 746 186 Ukrainian Politics

корчинский и балицкий "We’ll leave for Russia, except that we’ll take our territories with us," – Opposition bloc MP Balytskyi to Korchynskyi’s proposal Member of the Opposition bloc parliamentary faction Yevhen Balytskyi says if he is ever forced to leave for Russia, he will definitely take with him the territory of the electoral constituency which he represents in the Verkhovna Rada. 173 661 535 Ukrainian Politics

колмогоров MP Friz demands all charges against border guard Kolmohorov be dropped, his judges be screened for ties with terrorists Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction MP Iryna Friz urges the Security Service of Ukraine to screen certain judges of the Prymorskyi district court of Mariupol for possible ties to terrorist organizations and separatists after they have sentenced border guard Serhii Kolmogorov to 13 years in prison for fulfilling his duty. She also called to overturn Kolmohorov’s conviction. 76 928 272 Ukrainian Politics

венгрия Ukraine sent protest note to Hungarian Foreign Ministry over separatist event planned by Budapest, - Klimkin Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has sent a protest note to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry with a demand to ban an event in Budapest titled "Self-determination for Zakarpattia." 106 508 488 Previously in trend: Education Act

штепа и браслет Shtepa's electronic tracking device broken, former mayor taken under 24h security Former Sloviansk Mayor Nelia Shtepa has been put under 24h security. 29 224 100 Ukrainian Politics

суд Lutsk resident sentenced to five years in prison for social media calls to protect "Malorossiya" and divide Ukraine The city court of Lutsk, the Volyn region, has sentenced a man who called on VKontakte social medium to seize state authority to five years in prison. 19 658 82 Ukrainian Politics

штепа Court releases Sloviansk ex-mayor Shtepa from jail, orders 24h house arrest A Kharkiv court has changed the preventive measure against ex-mayor of the city of Sloviansk (the Donetsk region) Nelia Shtepa who is accused of separatism. 61 126 394 Ukrainian Politics

долженков Court arrests two defendants in "May 2" case The court has granted the motion by the prosecutor's office to arrest two defendants in the case of May 2, 2014 events in Odesa who are charged with a crime against foundations the national security of Ukraine. 17 067 54 Ukrainian Politics

суд 173 people convicted for separatism in Ukraine, most of them still at large Starting from 2014, the Ukrainian courts have passed verdicts against 173 people under Article 110 of the Criminal Code - encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine. 6 828 32 Ukrainian Politics

баранов "министр лнр" "Why me? What did I do?" - court releases "former minister" of self-styled "LPR" Baranov District court of Kreminna, the Luhansk region, has declared not guilty former member of Pervomaisk city council Serhii Baranov, referred to by terrorists as "minister of coal industry of 'LPR'." 54 685 150 Ukrainian Politics

апухтин Court sentences Russia’s agent Apukhtin to six years in prison for separatism The Kyiv district court of Kharkiv sentenced leader of the South-East movement Yurii Apukhtin, who headed the local Antimaidan in the spring of 2014, to six years in prison. 21 741 72 Incidents

сепаратизм пикет найем ап фирсов казанский Rally outside Presidential Administration: activists demand holding officials-separatists accountable. VIDEO+PHOTOS The activists picketed the building of the Presidential Administration demanding to bring to justice those who they believed had massively contributed to the seizure of administrative buildings by militants in the Donetsk region. 54 622 179 Incidents

луценко MP Lutsenko asks SBU to interview him in Holuban case Batkivshchyna faction MP Ihor Lutsenko commented on today’ decision of the Shevchenkivskyi district court which obliged the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to enter his request to the Unified register of the pre-trial investigations and probe into Holuban’s alleged cooperation with the “DPR” terrorists. 68 090 86 Incidents

Russia's agent recruited Ukrainian migrant workers for fake rallies, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine has launched a special pre-trial investigation against a Russian citizen charged with recruiting migrant workers hailing from Ukraine's Zakarpattia region. 16 755 71 Ukrainian Politics

сша посольство US Embassy to Ukraine says Russia's recognition of "DPR"/"LPR" documents inconsistent with Minsk deal, troubled by increased fighting in Donbas The embassy also urged to withdraw heavy weapons to facilitate sustained cease-fire in Ukraine's east. 38 823 208 Incidents

болотов умер Ex-leader of "LPR" terrorists Bolotov dies unexpectedly Former leader of the "Luhansk People's Republic" has died at the age of 47, the cause of death being established. 289 496 754 Incidents

"DPR's" gun spotter gets six years in jail, - prosecutor's office A resident of Avdiivka charged with aiding "Donetsk People's Republic" militants has been sentenced to six years in jail. 7 692 35 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

порошенко Some politicians try to destabilize situation in Ukraine and provoke early elections, - Poroshenko 2017 should be the year when a lot of Ukrainians would feel changes in the country, the president said. 44 029 602 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine hands over 15 supporters of separatists to "LPR," - SBU Ukraine has handed over 15 supporters of separatists, previously detained for participating in anti-Ukrainian activities, to representatives of the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics." 11 410 62 Ukrainian Politics

гпу Yefremov case: PGO announces suspicion to three former officials The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine put on wanted list Party of Regions ex-MP Serhii Horokhov, Luhansk ex-Mayor Serhii Kravchenko, and Luhansk Regional Council ex-Chairman Valerii Holenko suspected of separatism. 25 749 7 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

Ukraine to hand over 15 individuals pardoned by president to “DPR”/“LPR” terrorists in coming days, - MP Iryna Herashchenko The Ukrainian government is going to transfer 15 convicted persons who will be pardoned by the president to representatives of the so-called “DPR” and “LPR” approximately by Dec 21, 22. The relevant committee will meet to tackle this issue today. 5 707 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сепаратист ‘LPR’ official apprehended at Marinka checkpoint, - National Police. PHOTO Head of the Economy Department of Krasnyi Luch town administration was apprehended at Marinka checkpoint by the National police, the SBU, and the State Border Guard officers. 19 222 51 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

сепаратист малыш "LPR deputy minister," who offered to give lethal injections to Ukrainian soldiers, reinstated in office in Luhansk region, - MP Bohomolets. PHOTO The court has reinstated former "deputy minister" of the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" Pavlo Malysh as head of the Health Department of the Luhansk Civil and Military Administration. 113 474 250 Photo News

бондаренко Former Party of Regions MP Bondarenko shows up in Rada: "Real separatists are those who surrendered Crimea and fight in Donbas". VIDEO in Russian Supporter of pro-Russian separatists and former Party of Regions MP Olena Bondarenko came to the parliament on Nov. 3. 252 204 723 Ukrainian Politics

савченко Savchenko interviewed as witness in separatism and terrorism case. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has interviewed Batkivshchyna MP Nadiia Savchenko as a witness in the criminal proceedings into the infringement of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the establishment of terrorist organizations. 28 041 87 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Released ex-MP Medianyk will not leave Ukraine, - lawyer Ex-member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Medianyk (Party of Regions) is not going to leave the territory of Ukraine. 7 135 82 Ukrainian Politics

медяник Party of Regions’ ex-MP Medianyk released from Lukianivka remand prison Ex-member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Medianyk (Party of Regions) was released from Lukianivka remand prison. 20 960 88 Incidents

Four Kharkiv separatists sentenced to five years' imprisonment, - prosecutor's office The Kyiv district court of Kharkiv has delivered its verdict against four participants in the seizure of the Kharkiv regional state administration in early April 2014. 6 043 23 Incidents

александровская Former Communist Party MP Aleksandrovska suspected of separatism released from custody The Kharkiv region Appeals Court changed the pretrial restriction imposed on former Member of Ukrainian Parliament representing the Communist Party Alla Aleksandrovska suspected of separatism. 61 862 221 Incidents

лнр корсунский Court releases separatist Korsunskyi, accused of “LPR” creation. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Troitskyi district court of the Luhansk region discharged from criminal liability and released from custody Serhii Korsunskyi charged with creation of the “Luhansk People's Republic” terrorist organization. 61 457 155 Incidents

Military prosecutor's office launches investigation into case of Putin's adviser Glazyev The Main Military Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine received a permit for special pre-trial investigation into the case of Russian Presidential Adviser Sergey Glazyev. 30 703 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea War

Investigators to scrutiny MP Skoryk’s involvement in acts of separatism, Lutsenko says The case against former Governor of the Odesa region, Opposition bloc faction MP Mykola Skoryk will not be limited by charges of involvement in the beating of protesters in Odesa on Feb. 19, 2014. 14 138 71 Incidents

Moldova may become Kremlin's next target, - WSJ Western attention has been fixed on Ukraine as the field of Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Europe. But now the Kremlin is turning its attention to small, impoverished Moldova, where Moscow controls a breakaway territory called Transnistria. 34 173 88 World

марьинка счастье курахово Life at demarcation line: Kurakhove, Marinka, Shchastia. PHOTOS The towns of Kurakhove, Marinka and Shchastia situated at the demarcation line in the Donbas live a peaceful life but their residents are always ready for militants’ strikes. 55 070 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сорока "It's a shame, but people in "LPR" wait for Ukrainian army to come," - separatist Soroka bemoans situation in occupied Donbas Supporter of occupants and separatist Anna Soroka recognized on air of a terrorist-controlled TV channel that the Luhansk region residents despise militants and their widows. 273 017 600 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

бородавка Kremlin organized and financed protests in Ukraine's southeast, - Kharkiv separatist Borodavka Kharkiv separatist and journalist Andrii Borodavka, who was working for Russia's propaganda in the spring of 2014, supported pro-Russian militants and was involved in an attempt to foment a military conflict in the region, dwelt on his stay in Russia, the financing of pro-Russian organizations in Kharkiv, and reasons for his disappointment in the concept of Pax Russica. 103 153 156 Ukrainian Politics

затулин сепаратизм оккупанты Conflict Intelligence Team investigates Glaziev’s talks on warmongering in Ukraine. PHOTOS On Aug. 22, 2016 Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office published talks of Vladimir Putin’s adviser Sergey Glaziev with a number of people involved in organization of separatist movements in Crimea and southeastern Ukraine. 92 438 59 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

суд медяник "Medianyk acted as liaison between Ukraine and separatists," - Prosecutor General Lutsenko on 2014 events in Luhansk region If former Party of Regions MP does not cooperate with the investigation, he would be charged with the 'gravest' crimes under the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 30 485 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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