Ukraine

Three mortar detachments of the militants fire at Ukrainian positions. VIDEO “DPR” militants actively continue to shell positions of the Ukrainian army and the National Guard in spite of the armistice agreement. 25.05.15 18:09 88 910 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"This will help the Czechs get rid of false ideas about Ukrainian "fascists": Photo exhibition on the war in Donbas opened in Prague. PHOTO A photo exhibition "Donbas: War and peace" opened in Prague downtown. Its organizer, PACE rapporteur on political impact of the conflict in Ukraine Christina Zelenkova expressed hope that such acts will help the Czechs get rid of the false ideas about Ukrainian "fascists and banderivtsi." 25.05.15 13:01 78 303 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Yesterday terrorists constantly fired at Shyrokyne. A fire fight took place near Hnutove - ATO press center The past 24 hours were restless, both day and night. 25.05.15 09:48 14 079 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia sent large convoy of military equipment to Ukrainian border. PHOTOS On Sunday, May 24, a convoy of several dozens of military vehicles, Uragan rocket systems, and armored vehicles left for the Russian-Ukrainian border in the Rostov region. 25.05.15 10:58 198 018 658 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

We must do everything to support Ukrainians – Estonian Prime Minister Estonia should provide all necessary assistance to Ukraine, simultaneously strengthening its own defense. 24.05.15 18:52 5 412 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier killed in four-hour Shyrokyne shelling. PHOTOS Terrorists have been shelling the village of Shyrokyne for four hours. One Donbas battalion soldier has been killed and one more wounded. 24.05.15 17:20 48 443 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Mozgovoy killing is struggle for spheres of interest – ATO press center The killing of the ‘LPR’ leader of the pro-Russian terrorist ‘Prizrak’ battalion Aleksey Mozgovoy was a result of struggle for the spheres of interest among the militants. 24.05.15 16:14 77 593 303 Ukrainian Politics

Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no one killed on May 23 Five Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the ATO zone on May 23. 24.05.15 13:04 5 319 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded by terrorist shelling of Shchastia, Stanytsia Luhanska, and Krymske Yesterday, the terrorists shelled Shchastia, Krymske, and Stanytsya Luhanska, wounding three Ukrainian soldiers. 24.05.15 12:07 6 816 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants are shelling Avdiivka Coke Plant to blackmail town's residents Shelling of Avdiivka Coke Plant is a part of a terrorist blackmail plan. 24.05.15 14:35 22 660 85 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier Shchehlov told about terrorists' captivity: "Beating and month without food". VIDEO On May 23, Aidar soldier Serhii Shchehlov was freed from terrorists' captivity. He told reporters how the militants tormented him and how he survived. 24.05.15 15:03 112 313 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

‘LPR’ leader Mozgovoy murdered. VIDEO Russian media released a video from the death scene of the ‘LPR’ leader of the pro-Russian Prizrak terrorist battalion Aleksey Mozgovoy. The terrorist and his secretary Anna Aseeva were killed yesterday. 24.05.15 10:07 197 005 457 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants shelled Ukrainian troops with banned weapons at night Terrorist shelling continued as Ukrainian troops clashed with sabotage and reconnaissance groups of Russian-terrorist mercenaries near the villages of Leninske and Nelypivka. 24.05.15 11:38 9 683 94 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian militants damaged water supply to Luhansk Stanytsia Luhanska village was shelled with mortars and artillery on Friday evening. As a result, central water pipe was damaged. 23.05.15 17:26 13 472 85 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian border guards spotted 12 enemy drones in ATO zone There were no terrorist attacks upon border guards yesterday. 23.05.15 15:57 2 746 40 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists fired at Novolaspa from Grad rocket system The militants used banned 120-mm mortars in the M sector. The army suffered no losses thanks to professionalism of Ukrainian soldiers. 23.05.15 16:44 13 113 24 Ukrainian Politics

One Ukrainian soldier killed and five wounded One Ukrainian soldier was killed over last 24 hours in the ATO zone on May 22. 23.05.15 14:19 5 967 63 Ukrainian Politics

Dnipro Battalion eliminated enemy unit near Pisky Soldiers of the Dnipro Battalion eliminated a terrorists’ subversive reconnaissance unit (SRU) near the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region. 23.05.15 11:03 150 266 490 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian settlements with banned mortars, artillery, and tanks The terrorists have been firing main guns at the Donetsk sector since 6 p.m. on May 22. 23.05.15 11:58 7 664 37 Ukrainian Politics

Yatseniuk introduced a bill on peacekeepers Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk introduced a bill to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, allowing admittance of international peacekeepers to the territory of Ukraine. 23.05.15 12:33 30 524 292 Ukrainian Politics

'Cyborg' Battalion Commander Oleh Kuzminykh was freed from captivity, not exchanged - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko confirmed the release of the Commander of the 90th battalion of the 81st brigade Oleh Kuzminykh . 23.05.15 00:02 98 561 390 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After a brief lull in the morning, militants opened fire on our positions at Donetsk and Luhansk directions - ATO press-center In the morning the situation in the ATO area remained tense. However, from 5 until 11:15 a.m. it was quiet on all fronts. 22.05.15 22:38 4 542 33 Ukrainian Politics

Meeting of Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas commences in Minsk In Minsk the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia, OSCE) on Donbas started its meeting. 22.05.15 21:50 9 120 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: Eastern Partnership Summit enhanced Ukraine's support by EU. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude to the organizers of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga for hospitality and declared support of Ukraine. 22.05.15 21:09 19 222 192 Ukrainian Politics

Moldova, Azerbaijan and Georgia condemned the occupation of Crimea in Riga Summit Declaration. Armenia and Belarus refused Armenia and Belarus refused to condemn the annexation of Crimea in the declaration of the summit in Riga. 22.05.15 19:11 44 732 625 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists conduct dense fire from cannon artillery, 120-mm mortars and tanks - ATO speaker. PHOTOS+MAP The situation in the ATO area remains tense. The terrorists keep violating the Minsk cease-fire deal using banned weapons. 22.05.15 15:01 14 410 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three soldiers killed over the past day, 12 wounded - ATO speaker Over the past day, three Ukrainian soldiers were killed in Donbas hostilities, 12 were wounded. 22.05.15 15:21 15 660 121 Incidents

Terrorists executed at least eight Ukrainian servicemen - Amnesty International International human rights organization Amnesty International recorded three facts of executions of at least eight Ukrainian servicemen by the fighters in Donbas. 22.05.15 13:19 102 981 335 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine should work hard to receive visa-free travel, Merkel says German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports the idea of visa-free regime with Georgia and Ukraine. 22.05.15 13:28 36 176 253 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Private creditors responsible for lending $40 billion to Yanukovych regime, Yatsenyuk says Ukrainian government is ready to make use of the powers given by the Verkhovna Rada and allow imposing moratorium on external debt repayments. 22.05.15 12:49 74 351 463 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine and Georgia may receive visa-free regime in the near future if they meet the case - EU Commissioner Hahn EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Johannes Hahn said that he expects European Commission’s positive assessment of the progress of the Ukraine and Georgia's Action Plan on visa regime liberalization with the EU. 22.05.15 11:58 13 426 188 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Riga summit final document to mention Ukrainian conflict and Russia’s actions - Prime Minister of Finland The participants of the Eastern Partnership summit in Riga will mention Ukrainian conflict and actions of the Russian Federation in the final statement. 22.05.15 11:04 3 162 11 Incidents

Terrorists used tanks and artillery to attack Shchastia and shelled Novolaspa from Grads - ATO press-center The situation in the ATO area has not changed significantly yesterday and still remains tense. 22.05.15 09:15 21 788 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shell Avdiivka with 120-mm mortars. 30 shells exploded at coke chemical plant. Two women wounded - Interior Minstry. The militants fired at Avdiivka using 120 mm mortars. 21.05.15 20:28 16 013 156 Ukrainian Politics

U.S. State Department: The answer to escalation by Moscow will be swift and powerful The position of the United States of America regarding reaction to possible new aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine is firm and provides for quick response and serious consequences. 21.05.15 23:28 174 851 720 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Situation in the Donbass remains restless. Shyrokyne was fired upon throughout the day - ATO press center On May 21 from morning till 6 p.m. the situation at the contact line remained troubled. Illegal armed groups of the Russian- terrorist troops continued to shell the positions of the ATO forces. 21.05.15 21:46 6 058 83 Ukrainian Politics

SBU publishes names and photos of the Russian special forces operatives of the 3rd Brigade of the GRU, who fought in the Donbas. LIST+PHOTOS The Ukrainian Security Service has published preliminary list of servicemen of the 3rd separate special operations brigade of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation (GRU), whose participation in the military operations in the Donbas was documentarily confirmed. 21.05.15 17:07 683 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Nobody has the right to block the European integration of EU's Eastern neighbors - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that nobody has the right to block the European integration of the Eastern neighbors of the EU, if they have chosen such path of development. 21.05.15 18:54 12 566 47 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Blogger investigated into killing of three Russian GRU soldiers in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian blogger Ruslan Leviev has been Tweeting for several days in a row about the revealed graves of Russian commandos of the 16th special purpose brigade of the Russia’s GRU (military unit # 54607), killed in Ukraine. 27.05.15 12:32 153 104 539 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

One soldier killed, eight wounded over past day - NSDC Over the past day, one Ukrainian soldier was killed in Donbas fighting. 21.05.15 13:42 5 575 28 Ukrainian Politics

Russian Main Intelligence Directorate coordinates militants’ attacks from Grad and Uragan MLRSes in the Donbas - SBU SBU stated that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation (GRU) masterminds and coordinates rocket artillery attacks committed by the militants against the Ukrainian servicemen and civilians in the Donbas. 21.05.15 14:16 21 963 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

There exist evidence that Russian commandos in Donbas are on rotation, Security Service of Ukraine Russian commandos of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) have been on rotation in Donbas since 2014 for reconnaissance and sabotage activities. 21.05.15 15:45 31 589 177 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia's return to G8 is not possible until it recognizes international law, - Merkel Return to Group of Eight format is not possible as long Russia's activities fail to comply with international law. 21.05.15 13:24 18 762 189 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ministry of Internal Affairs’ regiment “Dnipro-1” shot down a Russian drone Forpost. PHOTOS+VIDEO Soldiers of the special purpose regiment “Dnipro-1” have brought down a Russian UAV as part of a joint operation with the CSO (Centre for Special Operations). 21.05.15 11:00 91 754 273 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Parliament denounced number of military agreements with Russian Federation The Verkhovna Rada endorsed denunciation of five agreements with Russia in the military sector. 21.05.15 11:53 26 188 191 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Shyrokyne fighting resulted in three terrorists killed, six wounded - Azov regiment The fighting in Shyrokyne, near Mariupol, the Donetsk region, lasted for more than three hours yesterday. The terrorists' attack was repulsed, they incurred losses. In the morning Thursday the separatists shelled the Ukrainian army's positions near Mariupol three times. 21.05.15 12:22 27 223 72 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

EU can send peacekeepers to Ukraine without UN mandate - Klimkin EU peacekeepers are needed in Ukraine to help set the rule of law in the country. There is no need in the UN mandate for a civil mission. Such practice has been implemented by the EU in the Western Balkans. 21.05.15 10:56 29 136 173 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

More and more militants make attempts to leave territory uncontrolled by Ukraine - ATO speaker The militants provide the Ukrainian servicemen with information regarding their leadership and weapons deliveries. 21.05.15 09:44 116 454 293 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine