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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 42 251 68 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 31 951 102 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 72 011 153 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 60 402 134 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"He was studying, passing tests and never visited Chechnya," - Ukrainian political prisoner Klykh’s mother. PHOTO Ukrainian political prisoner Stanislav Klykh’s mother insists that her son has never been to Chechnya before his abduction by the Russian secret services, not to mention his participation in battles there. The woman is currently in Grozny (Chechen Republic), where the mock trial of Ukrainians Karpiuk and Klykh, who are held hostages by the Kremlin, should have been held today. 14.03.16 19:43 31 008 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Trial against Ukrainians Karpiuk and Klykh in Grozny postponed for uncertain term The Supreme Court of Chechen Republic of Russia has postponed trial against Ukrainian hostages of the Kremlin Mykola Karpiuk and Stanislav Klykh for an uncertain term. 14.03.16 11:19 14 273 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Pechersk court refused to arrest Radical Party MP Mosiichuk. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv refused to remand in custody Radical Party MP Ihor Mosiichuk accused of corruption. 11.03.16 17:25 25 275 105

Rich kid Kalynovskyi swooned after denied release from custody. PHOTOS+VIDEO Ex-stepson of infamous Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash Serhii Kalynovskyi fainted during today's hearing of his case. 10.03.16 16:35 178 875 272

"Hands off Ukrainian Joan of Arc!" - Russian citizen holds one-man protest near Donetsk court in Savchenko's support. PHOTO A Russian citizen has held a one-man protest in support of Ukrainian military Nadiia Savchenko near the building of the Donetsk city court in the Rostov region of Russia. 09.03.16 13:42 33 317 44 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"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 10:44 159 046 118 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Are you journalist or prostitute?" – Nadiia Savchenko’s sister talked to reported of story about boy “crucified” in Sloviansk. PHOTOS After today's hearing of the case of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, her sister Vira approached to the representatives of the Russian media, among whom was Yulia Chumakova - the author of the outrageous story about the boy, who was allegedly "crucified" in Sloviansk, shown by Channel 1. 02.03.16 18:15 204 640 209 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Patrol officer Oliinyk had fight with other convicts in jail," - MP Herashchenko. PHOTOS Patrol officer Serhii Oliinyk, who shot a passenger during a night chase in Kyiv on Feb. 7, had a fight with other convicts in Lukianivskyi detention facility. 02.03.16 15:22 105 937 371 Previously in trend: Police officer Oliinyk's trial

Azov activist Krasnov released until court hearing. PHOTO Leader of Azov-Krym civil corps Stanislav Krasnov, suspected of the cooperation with Russia's secret services, has been released. 02.03.16 09:44 58 019 281 Previously in trend: Krasnov's detention

"He submitted all materials to investigation and voluntarily attended hearing", – police head on Oliinyk trial. PHOTO National Police Head Khatia Dekanoidze was disappointed by the decision of the judge to take into custody the police officer who employed weapons in pursuit of the car in Kyiv on the night of Feb. 7. She also urged not to call anyone a murderer without court verdict. 18.02.16 23:45 45 687 556 Previously in trend: Police officer Oliinyk's trial

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 64 204 104 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

44-year-old farmer Balukh tried in Crimea for hanging out Ukrainian flag. PHOTO The court of northern Crimea Rozdolne village is hearing a criminal case against Volodymyr Balukh who encountered troubles after he had hung out a flag of Ukraine. 22.01.16 14:10 73 941 123 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Journalists of Skhemy project win case against SBU officers. PHOTO Radio Svoboda Skhemy project journalists have made out an administrative case of abuse of power by the officers of the Security Service of Ukraine who impeded them to film a story revealing luxury cars of the law enforcement officers. 19.01.16 16:39 21 235 56

22-year-old culprit in fatal car accident arrested with possibility of posting bail. PHOTO The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv has arrested Stanislav Tolstosheiev who killed a woman near Livoberezhna metro station on Jan. 9. 15.01.16 23:30 52 008 214

Court of Appeal starts examination of appeal filed by Korban’s defense against his arrest. PHOTOS Hennadii Korban has been brought to the court. 13.01.16 12:08 4 999 35 Previously in trend: Korban's arrest

Trial of General Staff Deputy Chief Nazarov to begin Dec. 17: "Acting General will be held accountable for death of soldiers for the first time ever". PHOTO The first hearing of one of the high-profile trials - the case of crash of IL-76 transport aircraft that was downed at the Luhansk airport by the Russian terrorists June 14, 2014, will be held in Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. 07.12.15 23:05 41 523 147

Court extends pretrial detention of former Chief of Kyiv SBU Shchoholiev heading anti-terrorist operation against Maidan activists Feb. 18-20, 2014. PHOTO General Shchoholiev decided to carry out the police anti-terrorist operation to crack down protesters in the center of Kyiv Feb. 18, 2014. In particular, he is suspected of giving the order to storm the House of Trade Unions. 18.11.15 11:39 8 861 21

Lviv Berkut commander, participant of Mariinskyi Park massacre, released from custody. PHOTO Court of Appeal's judge Valerii Lashkevych has released Rostyslav Patseliak from custody under house arrest today. Patseliak, the commander of Lviv Berkut, took part in beating Maidan activists in Mariinskyi Park on Feb. 18, 2014. 17.11.15 20:55 31 424 125 Previously in trend: Maidan crackdown

Accomplices of Yanukovych reclaim assets with help of Pechersk district court of Kyiv, - journalist. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Yanukovych and his henchmen are preparing for return to Ukraine to take revenge. 17.11.15 16:32 12 394 44

French diplomat prohibited to draw at Savchenko's trial. PHOTO Representative of the French diplomacy in Russia was asked to show drawings she made during trial over Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko in the Russian court. 26.10.15 18:43 33 062 86

Berkut riot police commander Antonov reinstated by court, - PGO The court allowed Berkut company commander Yevhen Antonov, who took part in the dispersal of rally on Maidan on Nov. 30, 2013, to return to work, without taking into account the actual circumstances of criminal proceedings. 24.10.15 00:08 43 284 359

Russia continues to insist Yatseniuk fought in Chechnia. DOCUMENT (in Russian) The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation says Ukraine's Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk fought in Chechnia. 12.10.15 18:15 84 601 435 Previously in trend: Yatseniuk in Chechnya

MP Liashko put up fight with prosecutors at MP Mosiichuk's trial. PHOTO The Radical Party leader Oleh Liashko attempted to put a fight with prosecutors before the appeal hearing regarding arrest of his fellow party member Ihor Mosiichuk. 25.09.15 11:48 81 478 228 Previously in trend: Detention of Mosiichuk

Leader of Odesa Avtomaidan Rezvushkin under house arrest instead of custody. PHOTO Odesa Avtomaidan leader Yevhen Rezvushkin has been released from prison and put under house arrest. 10.09.15 20:35 27 330 137

Ukraine recognized jurisdiction of International Criminal Court, - Minister Klimkin. PHOTO Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin has announced that Ukraine recognized the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. 08.09.15 17:36 23 941 171

Yanukovych agrees to testify in his case, - lawyers. PHOTO Lawyers of the fugitive former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych said their client had agreed to testify in his case. 28.07.15 20:29 55 208 252

Nadiya Savchenko decided to speed up trial and will finish familiarization with materials of the case on July 2, - lawyer. DOCUMENT Ukrainian aviatrix Nadiya Savchenko announced of her intent to finish familiarization with materials of the case fabricated against her in Russia on July 2. 26.06.15 15:44 5 190 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Judge Farkosh, who issued order for Kozachenko search, previously released Kharkiv's mayor Kernes from arrest - Journalist. PHOTO Resolution on search at apartment of the Ministry of Justice purge department head Kozachenko was adopted by judge Farkosh, who previously ran scandalous cases of "beating" a "Berkut soldier" by teacher Moskalenko during her eviction from her home in Pechersk district of Kyiv, as well as released Kharkiv's notorious mayor Kernes from arrest. 22.04.15 12:01 48 853 170

Show trial of Euromaidan activist who allegedly beaten up riot policemen was staged in Crimea. PHOTOS On April 20, the first hearing in the case of Euromaidan activist Oleksandr Kostenko commenced in Simferopol, Crimea. He is accused of causing bodily harm to Berkut policeman on the Maidan in Kyiv in February 2014. 20.04.15 13:59 110 858 663 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Savchenko says she will continue the hunger strike: "Not long left for these bastards to rejoice". PHOTOS Ukrainian aviatrix Nadiya Savchenko said she would continue the hunger strike. 04.03.15 21:16 130 368 427 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Court arrests Yefremov, setting bail at 3.7 million hryvnia. PHOTOS Peschersk District Court in Kyiv chose to arrest former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, former leader of the Party of Regions faction Oleksandr Yefremov until Apr. 14, with the possibility of paying bail in the amount of 3.7 million hryvnia (about $150,000 at the current rate – ed.). 16.02.15 23:22 150 088 805

Detained former MP Yefremov in court: "There is no such concept as "Ukrainian". PHOTOS At a hearing in Pechersk District Court of Kyiv, former Verkhovna Rada deputy, ex-leader of the Party of Regions faction Oleksandr Yefremov stated that Ukrainian nationality does not exist. 16.02.15 21:14 369 103 1 082

Security measures increased in Moscow's downtown due to fear of people's protests after Navalny verdict announcement. PHOTOS Law enforcement agencies have pulled together additional forces in the center of Moscow after the verdict to Navalny brothers had been announced Tuesday. 30.12.14 17:39 76 028 368 Previously in trend: Rally in support of Navalny

Vlasenko Once Again Prohibited to Leave the Country. He is Expecting an Arrest. DOCUMENT + VIDEO "Today, 13 March, once again, border guards refused me permission to travel abroad. Today at a personal official invitation of European Parliament I was planning to take part in urgent debate on Ukraine, which will hear shameful case of the Higher Court that deprived me of the mandate," said Vlasenko. 13.03.13 11:39 10 357 211

Deputies and Journalists not Allowed to Court Hearing of Vlasenko Case. PHOTO Deputies and journalists are not allowed inside the court session room. 05.03.13 14:12 5 481 30

Judge in Lutsenko Case Received 100,000 USD Apartment. DOCUMENT Judge Tetiana Shyroian, which was appointed to preside the case of Yurii Lutsenko in the Supreme Special Court received an apartment worth about 800 thousand hryvnia (100 USD). 18.02.13 15:41 8 286 58 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases

Donetsk Crime Boss Testifying in Scherban Case: I had 3 Mercedes and 8 Gunners. PHOTO + VIDEO Witness Igor Maryinkov testified in court regarding the murder of Yevhen Shcherban. 14.02.13 16:37 27 001 202 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

Fight in Pechersk Court - Police Breaking Legs of Deputy Denisova. PHOTOS Clashes between deputies and special police forces Griffin took place in the building of the Pechersk Court. 13.02.13 16:19 28 620 244 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

Court Finds Pukach Guilty of Murdering Gongadze. PHOTO The guilt of former head of the Department of Surveillance of MIA Oleksii Pukach of abuse of power and murder of journalist Georgiy Gongadze has been proved according to the collected evidence. 29.01.13 12:38 5 914 22

Activists Chained Themselves to Yanukovych’s Fence Protesting Harassment of Tymoshenko. Fights Erupted. PHOTOS During a rally near the Presidential Administration three people - Ivan Krulko, Oleh Kuiavskyy, Serhii Mitrofanskyy - handcuffed themselves to the fence in protest against harassment of Yulia Tymoshenko. 21.01.13 12:38 24 824 309 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

Lutsenko Delivered to Hospital in Armored Car. No One is Allowed to Him. PHOTO State Penitentiary Service reports that on Sunday, former Interior Minister Yurii Lutsenko was brought from Menskaia colony to Kyiv Clinic Oberih. 20.01.13 18:09 5 104 40 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases

Regime is Planning to Forcefully Deliver Tymoshenko to Court. Special Forces Have Received Instructions, Claims Vlasenko. VIDEO Serhii Vlasenko, Yulia Tymoshenko’s defense lawyer held a press conference. 19.12.12 13:23 13 642 88 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

As Long As Tymoshenko is in Prison Bundestag Will Block Ukraine-EU Agreement German parliament will block Association Agreement with Ukraine until Yulia Tymoshenko is released. 17.10.12 21:15 13 452 201 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case Ukraine - EU

Opposition Held a Funeral of Ukrainian Justice. PHOTO + VIDEO After the announcement of the Superior Specialized Court's decision that upheld Yulia Tymoshenko's verdict, the representatives of the United opposition held a symbolic funeral of Ukrainian justice. 29.08.12 14:40 3 411 38