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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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Any Elections by Separatists Are Illegal and Will Not Be Recognized by UK, Cameron Says British Prime Minister David Cameron stated that elections organized by the separatists would contravene the Minsk agreement and would not be recognized by the United Kingdom. 3 416 48 Ukrainian Politics

Consultation of Tripartite Group on Donbas Will Take Place Next Week - Poroshenko Another round of consultations of the contact group to resolve the situation in the Donbas may take place next week. 5 498 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Torture Civilians in Donbas Region - Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports civilians are tortured by the Russian military men in Donbas. 19 879 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Continue to Destroy Homes and Schools in Luhansk: 3 Civilians killed, 10 Injured On July 22 the situation in the territory of Luhansk remained tense. The crisis center received 1,866 complaints of citizens. There were 145 EMS calls including 16 in regard to gunshot wounds and injuries among the civilian population in the last 24 hours. As a result of the armed clashes three civilians were killed and 10 wounded. 9 599 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Prosecutor General's Office filed the first case regarding Odesa tragedy of May 2 to court The PGO filed the first indictment against a suspect in murder during the riots in Odesa, May 2, 2014. 7 972 47 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy

луганск "There is Only a Glow of the Explosion. Look, a Shell is Flying!" - Night Fighting in Luhansk. VIDEO Fighting between the terrorists and ATO forces continues near Luhansk. 55 613 47 Ukrainian Politics

1 Russian-made weapons found in the towns of Hirske and Vuhlehirsk in Donbas, - NSDC. PHOTOS In liberated from terrorists towns of Hirske (the Luhansk region) and Vuhlehirsk (the Donetsk region) security forces found Russian-made weapons and ammunition. 56 140 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Prosecutor's Office suspects police official Maiboros of separatism The Prosecutor's Office of the Chernivtsi region has registered a criminal proceeding against Volodymyr Maiboros, Deputy Head of the Department of Organizational and Analytical Support and Rapid Mobility of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Chernivtsi region. 13 795 47 Society

война смерть луганщина Shelling Intensified in Luhansk Region. Terrorists' Mortaring Started Again – Moskal Terrorists shelled the Ukraine-controlled territory of the Luhansk region eight times over the past 24 hours. 16 155 47 Ukrainian Politics

Russians Shelled the Position of Ukrainian Troops in the area of Amvrosiivka from Mortars and Grads Again The bold shelling of Ukrainian troops positions from the territory of the Russian Federation continues. The Russians shelled the area near the town of Amvrosiivka using mortars and MLRS Grad for 20 minutes today at 01.00 pm 6 973 47 Incidents

Ukrainian Soldiers Repulsed Storms of Ridkodub and Ozerianivka Villages. Militants Suffered Losses The Ukrainian Army repelled the terrorists’ assault of Ridkodub village in the Shakhtarsk district and Ozerianivka village in Horlivka district of the Donetsk region. 33 242 47 Incidents

Negotiations About Meeting in Minsk on Situation in Donbas Not Carried - Russian Foreign Ministry The negotiations on the next meeting of the contact group in Minsk on the situation in the Donbas are not yet underway. 11 683 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"DPR" Violates the Truce. Terrorists attacked the Donetsk Airport and Fire ATO forces in Several Cities of the Region - The Donetsk State Administration The situation in the ATO area remains tense. Despite bilateral cease-fire agreement, the terrorists continue to attack the position of Ukrainian forces. 24 483 47 Ukrainian Politics

9 Civilians Killed and 29 Injured in Luhansk in the Last 24 Hours - City Council As a result of armed clashes nine civilians were killed and 29 wounded. There were 134 EMS calls. 7 379 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Checkpoints Fortified in Sumy, Regional Center in the North of Ukraine Main checkpoints at motorway entrances to the city of Sumy, the regional center in the northern part of Ukraine 50 km from the Russian border, are being fortified. 13 763 46 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Attempted to Blow Up Ukrainian Military Convoy in Mariupol – ATO Press-Center An explosion occured during the movement of the Ukrainian military equipment column in Mariupol (Donetsk region), ATO press center speaker Vladyslav Selezniov reports. 47 741 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE patrol tangled in gunfight near Donetsk airport An SMM patrol of two armoured vehicles was caught up in small arms crossfire directed at Ukrainian military vehicles at the Donetsk International Airport. 14 961 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Conflict with Each Other Because of Influence Areas and Cash Flows - NSDC Militants in the Donbas divide spheres of influence and cash flows among terrorist units. 32 784 46 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Are Holding 29 Soldiers Hostage - Defense Minister 29 Ukrainian soldiers are being held hostage by the terrorists. Eleven of them were taken hostage on the train at once. 17 580 46 Incidents

During the Day the Terrorists Shelled the Ukrainian Troops in the Donetsk Region with Mortar and Tank Fire Today the terrorists repeatedly fired on the positions and checkpoints of the ATO forces. 11 571 46 Ukrainian Politics

Five People Killed and Ten More Injured After Shell Explosion near Bus Stop in Horlivka The artillery shelling is conducted in Horlivka today, August 7. Some people were hit by exploded shell in the area of the Amstor bus stop on the Peresypkin Street. It is currently known about five civilians killed and ten wounded. 14 940 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia Continue Consultations on the Russian "Humanitarian Convoy" - Foreign Ministry The negotiations with the Russian Federation on the humanitarian aid to the eastern regions continue. 5 462 45 Ukrainian Politics

Nobody Declared War, It Is Simply Being Waged. Russia’s Support of the Peace Plan is Insufficient - Poroshenko The Ukrainian side proposed the Russian Federation to monitor with elements of control the problem areas and checkpoints together with the OSCE. In particular, it concerns the state border between Ukraine and Russia. 19 235 45 Ukrainian Politics

обсе пикет вена OSCE Does Not Control Entire Ukrainian-Russian Border. Monitoring Mission Needs to Be Strengthened - NSDC The number of the OSCE observers and their efficiency is not sufficient for the monitoring of all the Ukrainian-Russian border. 4 292 45 Ukrainian Politics

град Terrorists Fire At Ukrainian Troops Near Debaltseve. All Attacks Repelled Over the past 24 hours, the militants have repeatedly fired at positions of the ATO forces and towns controlled by the Ukrainian troops. 9 494 45 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Kidnapped a Lawyer, Newspaper Editor and his Son from their Homes In Luhansk region Four militants in camouflage carrying automatic weapons broke into apartment to a local who worked as a lawyer in Rubezhnoye village this Sunday afternoon 10 913 45 Incidents

More than 260 killed over the past nine days in Donbas - UN The number of victims of the conflict exceeded 5,000 people. 11 836 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Shell Orlivka: Four Wounded Including a Six-Year-Old As a result of terrorists’ shelling of Orlivka village in the Donetsk regionб four people were wounded including a six-year-old child. 8 579 44 Ukrainian Politics

Water Situation Remains Tense. Terrorists Capture Filtering Station Leaving Part of the Donetsk Region 3rd Day without Water Due to capturing and subsequent mining of the Karlivka filtering station, the water supply to the western part of the Donetsk region has been suspended. 6 758 44 Incidents

Terrorists Ordered Residents to Leave a Village in Donetsk Region Deemed Convenient for an Offensive The terrorists issued an ultimatum demanding the locals to relocate from the village of Nikishyno within 72 hours, due to its advantageous position for prospective attack on Debaltseve. 33 754 44 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Cabinet Approves Temporary Order of Financing Public Institutions and Social Benefits in Donbas The Cabinet of Ministers approved a temporary order of financing public institutions and the implementation of social benefits in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 25 123 43 Ukrainian Politics

State Border Service Suspends Movement at 8 Checkpoints in Eastern Ukraine Movement is suspended at 8 checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, reports Censor.NET citing the press service of the State Border Service. 15 016 43 Ukrainian Politics

Yesterday Two Civilians Killed in Luhansk. Residents Are Asked to Stay Home On July 24 the situation in Luhansk remained tense. Residents are asked to stay at home as much as possible. 7 592 43 Ukrainian Politics

Yesterday 13 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in the ATO Zone During the last 24 hours, 13 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, 36 were wounded in the area of ​​the anti-terrorist operation. 8 255 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обмен During Exchange of Prisoners of War, Russian Сitizens Are Afraid to Return to Militants - Head of ATO Negotiations Group. VIDEO Russian citizens who fought on the side of the terrorists and were captured by the Ukrainian troops are afraid to return to the territories controlled by the terrorists. 67 160 43 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Shelled Horske Town with Grads – Moskal "LPR" terrorists started the so called election day with shelling of Horske town. 12 627 43 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian Troops Destroyed Terrorists’ Checkpoint in Donetsk Region The ATO forces secured terrorists’ checkpoint in Novohryhorivka district of the Donetsk region. 25 918 42 Incidents

суд фемида Three separatists, supporters of Novorosiia, convicted in Mykolaiv The ruling of the Korabelnyi district court of Mykolaiv against supporters of Novorosiia has come into force. 11 368 41 Incidents

UN: 3,000 Civilians Killed in Donbas Since April At least three thousand people have been killed in the eastern regions of Ukraine since mid-April. 5 843 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Want to Appoint Former Convicts of Yenakieve Criminal Gang as Heads of Snizhne Town - NSDC The terrorists want to appoint the repeated offenders from Yenakieve criminal group. 14 051 41 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Seized a Kindergarten in the Donetsk Region. In Horlivka They Arranged Barracks in Evicted House The terrorists continue to capture and use civil and industrial facilities for combat positions. 12 537 41 Ukrainian Politics

Seven Operating Mines Left in Donbas. 89,000 Miners Live in Occupied Area – Energy Ministry There are only seven mines operating in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions currently. The rest are idle. 6 776 41 Economics

95 Donbas Battalion Soldiers and 400 Servicemen from Other Units Remain Prisoners Minsk agreements on the all-for-all exchange of POWs have not been fulfilled with about 500 Ukrainian soldiers remaining imprisoned by the terrorists. 11 164 40 Ukrainian Politics

война Six Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded in Clashes with Terrorists Wednesday - ATO Press Center The militants have violated cease-fire more than 60 times over the past day. 5 173 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Terrorists shell Maloorlivka: seven projectiles hit houses causing casualties Civilians are dying due to militants’ fire. 21 430 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 5 712 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After the Captivity of the Terrorists, Luhansk Activist Was in Intensive Care with a Gunshot Wound and Many Injuries. On June 10, activist Aleksander Reshetniak was kidnapped in Lugansk. Two days later, the man was released. Now he is in a hospital. 17 514 40 Ukrainian Politics

град Terrorists Fire from "Grad" MLRSes On Ukrainian Army Positions Near Mariupol. VIDEO The separatists have again started shelling at the south front. Ukrainian army's positions near Mariupol were shelled from "Grad" systems. 26 461 39 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine