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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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Extremely Critical Situation in Luhansk: the City Is Still Shelled As of August 13, Luhansk remains in a critical situation - for 11 days the city is completely out of electricity and water supply, cellphone networks and landlines are not working. 30 862 68

ато During the Night in the Donbas Eight Guards Were Wounded - State Border Guard Service On the night of July 8, the militants fired at the Dolzhanskyi checkpoint, Diakovo and two other locations of the Ukrainian forces on the Donbas. The gunfire wounded eight guards. 12 388 67

пытки художник террористы "Banksy from Donetsk" Depicted His Tortures by DPR Terrorists. PHOTOS Ukrainian street artist Serhii Zakharov, nicknamed "Banksy from Donetsk", made drawings of himself tortured being in captivity in the so-called DPR by the terrorists. 75 901 67

Soldiers of the National Guard Repulsed Three Attacks of Russian Armed Forces and Terrorists: 9 Soldiers Wounded, 1 Dead During the night yesterday, fierce fighting took place in the area of Rozdolne, Vasylivka, and Starolaspa villages between the Ukrainian National Guard forces and Russian army and terrorists. 34 867 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

There Are 53 Soldiers in Captivity of the Militants On Wednesday the Ukrainian military who were treated in the Rostov region are expected to return. 10 123 67

President: There Will Be No Peacekeepers in Ukraine Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko strongly opposes the introduction of peacekeepers on the territory of Ukraine. 23 190 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ATO Forces Regain Control of Izvaryne Border Crossing Point The ATO forces took control of the border crossing point Izvarino in the Luhansk region following the recapture of Chervonopartyzansk. 49 733 66

Terrorists Damaged Railway Bridge in Luhansk: Coal Supply to the Regional Thermal Power Station Terminated The terrorists are deliberately destroying civilian and industrial targets in Zhovtnevii, Leninskii, Kamyanobrodskii, Artemivskii districts of Luhansk. 9 758 66

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. 16 978 66

Large Enterprises of the Donbas May Stop Work Because They Are Cut Off from Supply of Raw Materials Due to damage of the railway infrastructure in eastern Ukraine large enterprises in the region are under threat of stopping their work. 10 208 65

Terrorists are Shooting up Schools, Kindergartens, and Hospitals, and Attack Security Forces from Ambushes - Selezniov In some areas of Kramatorsk the militants continue to fire at social facilities, schools, kindergartens and hospitals. 14 664 65

Military Base in Kharkiv Shelled from RPG An army depot in the Kharkiv region was attacked using RPG. 33 316 65

Terrorists May Repeat the Attack Marinovka Border Checkpoints, Head of the State Border Service According to the agency's head Mykola Lytvyn, they registered terrorists regrouping which indicates preparation for new attacks. 18 262 65

Consolidated Police Units will Act in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions - Avakov Consolidated police units will act in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 29 144 64

Terrorists Shelled Border Guards’ Checkpoint at Security Strip from Mortars - State Border Guard Service 6 mines exploded next to a checkpoint in the Donetsk region. 10 921 64

Terrorists Prohibit Taking Photos and Videos in Public Places and Continue Forceful Mobilization - NSDC The terrorists threaten Krasnodon residents who are taking photos and videos with tribunal. 21 568 64

Russian Terrorists Tried to Break Through under the Guise of Humanitarian Aid - NSDC The National Guard troops detained a car in which under the guise of medical assistance tried to break through in the direction of Marynivka (the Donetsk region) carrying five terrorists. 42 031 64

яценюк Yatsenyuk Instructs Heads of Defense and Interior Ministries to Keep Troops on Full Battle Alert Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk has instructed Defense Minister Valerii Heletei and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov to keep troops in a state of combat readiness. 22 640 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Tymchuk Told about Measures to Block the Border with Russia and Counter Terrorists Joint actions of the State Border Service, National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to block border in the border areas near the state border of Ukraine and Russia are continuing. 65 864 63

Terrorists Fired at ATO forces near Novoselivka-1 in the Donetsk region, There Are Losses among Soldiers At 4.40 a.m., terrorists fired at the ATO forces near Novoselovka-1 village in the Donetsk region. 41 188 63

помощь гуманитарная 28 Tons of Humanitarian Aid Containing Vital Goods Delivered to Krasnohorivka. PHOTOS 28 tons of humanitarian aid with essential goods was delivered to the town of Krasnohorivka in the Marinka district of the Donetsk region. 14 690 63

Barroso: the EU Ready to Allocate EUR 2.5 Billion to Ukraine for Humanitarian Assistance President Poroshenko and EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso discussed prospects of providing humanitarian assistance for the restoration of the Donbas. 4 477 63

Battle Continues at the Scene of Massacre of Civilians. Investigation of the Tragedy Is Not Yet Possible Active military actions continue at the place of execution of the refugee column in the Luhansk region. 13 365 62

Families of Soldiers and Border Guards Killed in the ATO Will Receive 600 thousand Hryvnias Families of the soldiers killed in the course of the anti-terrorist operation will receive a one-time payment in the amount of 609 thousand UAH ($ 50,000). 5 649 62

Terrorists Fired Mortars at Checkpoints of Ukrainian Soldiers near Sloviansk: Two People Were Injured On June 23-24, at least four checkpoints of the National Guard of Ukraine, located near Sloviansk (the Donetsk region) came under fire. 14 617 62

In the Last 24 Hours Three Ukrainian Soldiers Were Killed and Forty Six Were Injured Over the past day, three Ukrainian servicemen were killed in the ATO area and another 46 were injured. 9 695 62 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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." 11 516 62

One woman died and three more people wounded by terrorists’ shelling of Avdiivka – Interior Ministry The terrorists’ shelling of Avdiivka city in the Donetsk region killed a woman, three more people were injured. 6 598 62

обстрел авдеевка Terrorists Violated Silence Mode 17 Times: Seven Civilians Wounded Over the past day the situation in the anti-terrorist operation area did not change significantly. 12 021 61

Terrorists Shelled Checkpoint Near Mariupol On September 27, Ukrainian checkpoint near Mariupol neighborhood Shidnyi was attacked by the militants. 11 907 61

карта Ukrainian Troops Had 20 Battles with Terrorists for the Last 24 Hours. Situation in the Eastern Ukraine. MAP The ATO servicemen engaged in clashes with the terrorist groups twenty times in the areas of next towns and villages: Rassypne, Khryashchuvate, Zemliane, Minusinsk, Bokovo-Platove, Mariinka, Stukalova Balka, Ozeryanka, Avdiivka, Petrivka Novoganovka, Ilovaisk and Luhansk airport during last 24 hours. 91 777 61

плен Terrorists Unilaterally Interrupted Prisoners Exchange Process - NSDC The terrorists operating in eastern Ukraine have unilaterally suspended the process of exchange of prisoners. 25 720 61

7 Soldiers Killed and 19 Injured in the Last 24 Hours of the Anti-Terrorist Operation During the last day seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed in eastern Ukraine and another 19 were injured. 9 965 61

Mayor: Water Supply Problems in Donetsk – Battles Prevent Repairing of Pumping Facilities There are water supply limits in Donetsk because the water supply system was damaged in battles. 8 714 60

сбу SBU prevented attempt to blast the largest armory in Donbas - Lubkivskyi SBU Counterintelligence prevented the terrorists’ attempt to blow up one of the largest armories in the Donetsk region. 36 348 60

Merkel voiced conditions of her participation in Astana meeting in ‘Normandy format’ German Chancellor Angela Merkel "remains open" for participation in the meeting in ‘Normandy format’ to resolve the situation in the Donbas, however she voiced as a condition the actual observance of the cease-fire and heavy weapons withdrawal from the east of the country. 70 353 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Street Artist from Donetsk Kidnapped by Terrorists Again - Every Day in Captivity He Was Interrogated and Tortured Donetsk artist from the Murzilka art group Serhii Zakharov, kidnapped by armed terrorists August 5, was released from captivity on Sunday, August 17 but detained again the next day. 15 670 60

шпион Security Service Detains Russian Spy in Kostiantynivka. PHOTO On September 17, SBU counterintelligence officers detained a 62-year-old Russian citizen, who was gathering intelligence regarding the movement of the ATO forces and passing it to the so-called DPR hotline. 58 363 60 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Austria Has not Recognized Terrorists’ Fake Elections but Voted Against New Sanctions Against Russia Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann is opposing introduction of the next round of sanctions against Russia. However, Austria supports the decision of the European Union not to recognize fake elections in the east of Ukraine. 10 916 60 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

During the Night, the Terrorists Fired at the ATO forces: There Are Wounded, Tymchuk According to the situation report of the Information Resistance group, during the last night there were several attacks of the terrorist groups on the ATO forces. 46 741 60

танк Ukrainian Positions Fired At Over 30 Times in 24 Hours. Enemy Suffered Heavy Losses - Tymchuk Over the last day there were more than 30 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian troops. 39 998 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NSDC: There Is No Buffer Zone near Mariupol Terrorists do not withdraw their heavy weapons from positions near Mariupol so the Armed Forces of Ukraine also stay put. 22 342 60

Terrorists Shell and Blow Up Donetsk Railway Tracks The terrorists damaged rails and overhead system on the tracksides of Donetsk - Northern Donetsk, North Donetsk - Yasynuvata, Postnykove - Torez and also on the Torez station of the Donetsk railway on July 29. 15 427 60

карта ато NSDC: Terrorists Keep Attempting to Expand Territory of Their Control and Attack Along the Front Line. MAP The situation in the anti-terrorist operation area remains tense. 23 832 60

донецк обстрел Terrorists Continue Shelling of Lugansk Region, Killing 3 Civilians and Injuring 11 Ukrainian Soldiers - Luhansk Governor Moskal Yesterday attacks by militants killed 3 civilians and injured 11 Ukrainian soldiers in the Lugansk region. 11 156 60

873 Ukrainian Servicemen Dead and 3,275 Wounded During the ATO - NSDC Since the start of the ATO, 873 Ukrainian troops were killed. 5 377 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 92 634 59 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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. 30 857 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea War