Ukraine

Yesterday, terrorists fired at Ukrainian positions form all kinds of weapons Terrorists continue to provoke the Army and destroy the local infrastructure along the demarcation line. 16.05.15 11:05 21 924 53 Ukrainian Politics

U.S. House of Representatives approves allocation of $200 million of military aid for Ukraine The House appproved ammendments to the defense budget which envisage that the United States will provide rations and weapons to Ukraine for countering militants. 15.05.15 23:35 21 503 194 Economics

Militants prepare damaging attack on OSCE observers - ATO press-center The militants kept shelling the Ukrainian troops’ positions from the prohibited weapons today. Besides, they are preparing an inflammatory shelling of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. 15.05.15 21:52 6 840 55 Incidents

USA remains reliable and faithful partner of Ukraine in implementation of reforms - Nuland President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, who is on a visit to Ukraine. 15.05.15 20:38 8 627 45 Incidents

Debt restructuring is critical for financial stabilization. We need to talk to creditors face to face in near future, - Jaresko. VIDEO In order to implement its financial stabilization plan, Ukraine needs to restructure its debts. To fulfill this, urgent talks with creditors are required. 15.05.15 17:26 21 363 332 Economics

Shadow economy in Ukraine reaches record high since 2007 - Ministry of Economic Development The level of the shadow economy in Ukraine increased by seven percentage points in 2014 in comparison with 2013 - up to 42% of the GDP, a record since 2007. 15.05.15 17:34 17 806 167 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

Militants filmed Ukrainian soldiers blowing up a terrorist tank. VIDEO Video of the destruction of a Russian tank was found by Ukrainian soldiers in the phone of a dead militant. 15.05.15 16:55 372 887 1 063 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fighting underway in Shyrokyne. Situation near Donetsk airport remains tense - OSCE Special monitoring mission of the OSCE documented combat operations near the Donetsk airport and Shyrokyne village, which is located at the Mariupol direction. 15.05.15 16:16 26 289 80 World

Poroshenko awarded 220 Ukrainian servicemen posthumously President Petro Poroshenko awarded 220 militaries and law enforcers (posthumously), who served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the units of the Ministry of the Interior. 15.05.15 15:44 16 090 49 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no one killed over the past day - ATO speaker Over the past day, two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation. 15.05.15 17:11 3 886 22 Incidents

Two soldiers wounded in Luhansk region – Governor Moskal The situation in the Luhansk region is deteriorating. The terrorists step up their attacks. 15.05.15 11:14 5 330 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

409 km of state border is out of Ukraine's control in Donbas - State Border Service Ukraine does not have control over 409 km of its state border with Russia within the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as of today. 15.05.15 09:32 15 376 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka from tanks, anti-aircraft guns, and grenade launchers - ATO press center The situation along the demarcation line remains tense. The terrorists do not stop their military provocations. 15.05.15 10:20 7 651 81 Incidents

Poroshenko was invited to visit Mannerheim Line by Finnish president Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has reiterated the need for the deployment of a peacekeeping mission in Donbas. 14.05.15 21:11 34 968 539 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants keep shelling civilian targets in Donbas - ATO press center The illegal armed groups of the Russian-terrorist troops continue committing attacks on civilian targets and the ATO forces’ positions. 14.05.15 20:05 4 456 62 Incidents

No one killed, four soldiers wounded over the past day - ATO speaker Four Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on May 13. 14.05.15 13:26 4 922 26 Incidents

Stanytsia Luhanska and its surroundings came under intense shelling from mortars and tanks - Moskal Yesterday (May 13), from 9 p.m. till midnight, the village of Stanytsia Luhanska and the surrounding area were subjected to heavy shelling with mortars, tanks and automatic weapons. 14.05.15 12:34 4 684 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

11,000 Russian troops are in Donbas, and their number is increasing - Poroshenko The total amount of Russian soldiers deployed in the Donbas reaches 11 thousand people. 14.05.15 13:10 44 890 461 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists have been shelling Shyrokyne non-stop, using large-caliber missiles with shrapnel - ATO Headquarters Over the past day, terrorists have not decreased the volume of shelling. 14.05.15 11:56 12 755 70 Incidents

All hostages must be released, including Nadiya Savchenko and Oleh Sentsov - NATO-Ukraine Commission The NATO-Ukraine Commission (NUC) called on the Russian Federation to release all hostages and unlawfully detained persons held by Russia as soon as posible. 13.05.15 22:54 5 865 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Possibility of resumption of active hostilities in the Donbas is extremely high, Yatseniuk says The likelihood of resumption of active hostilities in the east of Ukraine is extremely high. 13.05.15 22:15 34 404 283 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Attacks on Horlivka increased by 30%, the direction becomes tense - Joint Center for cease-fire control Ukrainian observers of the Joint Center for control and coordination recorded 60 violations of the cease-fire by the pro-Russian illegal armed groups yesterday. Banned artillery was used as well. 13.05.15 19:00 14 629 129 Incidents

NATO will increase support for reforms in Ukraine through trust funds and consulting assistance - Stoltenberg Increasing NATO's support for reforms in Ukraine will be one of the main issues during the session of Ukraine - NATO Commission during the meeting of foreign ministers of the Alliance member countries in Antalya (Turkey). 13.05.15 17:36 3 244 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists' "parade" in Donetsk is a violation of the Minsk agreements - OSCE The OSCE regards the so-called "parade of military equipment", held in Donetsk on May 9, a violation of the Minsk agreements. 13.05.15 18:07 12 821 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'We have not achieved what we wanted to in Donbas' - Merkel commented on Minsk II implementation There are no alternatives to the Minsk cease-fire deal despite the fact that it has not been observed in full. 13.05.15 17:31 18 033 207 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Yatseniuk and Hollande agreed to hold investment summit in Paris Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk met with French President Francois Hollande during his working visit to Paris on Wednesday, May 13. 13.05.15 16:45 4 579 54 Ukrainian Politics

'We reject Soviet-style parading of military might' - Poroshenko Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko believes that Nazi Germany before WWII and modern Russia act alarmingly similarly. 13.05.15 15:32 49 024 511 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Yatseniuk and Hollande meeting in Paris. PHOTOS The meeting between the two leaders of Ukraine and France has started in the Elysee Palace in Paris. 13.05.15 15:33 22 347 86 Ukrainian Politics

10 Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no death losses over the past 24 hours - ATO speaker Over the past day 10 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation. 13.05.15 15:00 6 365 33 Incidents

Russian economy has substantially deteriorated - White House Falling oil prices and sanctions of the West are the main reasons for the deterioration of the Russian economy. Only the full implementation of the Minsk agreements can lead to lifting sanctions from the Russian Federation. 13.05.15 12:45 107 243 669 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Economic disaster

Kerry: U.S. calls for genuine cease-fire in Shyrokyne U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry named immediate steps to resolve the conflict in the East of Ukraine, in particular a comprehensive cease-fire in Shyrokyne (near Mariupol). 13.05.15 10:37 43 325 468 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists concentrate heavy weapons and conduct exercises near the line of contact - ATO speaker Terrorists carry out military exercises along the line of contact, as well as pulled heavy weapons to the border of the occupied territories under the guise of celebrating May 9 (Victory Day). 12.05.15 15:33 4 385 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, one wounded on May 11 - ATO speaker Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the anti-terrorist operation area, one was wounded over the past day. 12.05.15 13:13 19 301 136 Incidents

We expect G7 summit to decide on stopping military aggression of Russia against Ukraine - Yatseniuk Ukraine expects that specific decisions to support the country in opposing Russian aggression will be made during the summit of G7. 12.05.15 12:49 8 624 34 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Antitank weapons system 'Stugna' began service with Ukrainian Army. VIDEO Ukrainian army units in the Donbas accepted for service new Ukrainian-made antitank weapons systems 'Stugna' . 12.05.15 10:34 183 537 459 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Daughter of Ukrainian hero solider received medal "For bravery and courage" of her killed father, who saved 30 men. PHOTO of the day The photo of a little girl who received a medal "For bravery and courage" in place of her deceased father caused enormous response and a lot of emotions in social media. 12.05.15 11:46 107 195 273 World

Terrorists continue shelling in Donbas with heavy weapons. Upon response fire, they ask for truce - ATO press center The situation in the east of Ukraine remains without significant changes. On May 11, after 6 p.m., terrorists shelled Ukrainian army's positions with weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. 12.05.15 10:19 17 178 40 Ukrainian Politics

One of ‘DPR’ militant leaders is wanted by Moscow's law enforcers for fraud. PHOTOS One of the leaders of the 'DPR' terrorists, "deputy defense minister" Sergei Velikorodny is wanted in Russia on charges of "large scale fraud or one committed by an organized group" under Part 4 of the Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. 12.05.15 00:45 93 060 270 Oddities

NATO chief says Russia has violated cease-fire in Ukraine The Alliance is concerned by growing number of cease-fire violations in the east of Ukraine. 11.05.15 23:35 26 273 207 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'DPR' and 'LPR' want autonomy within the Ukrainian state Representatives of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' and 'Luhansk People's Republic' announced their consent for autonomy within the Ukrainian state, provided that all the parties abide by agreements reached in Minsk on Feb. 12. 12.05.15 09:27 260 931 2 050 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine faces threat of militants' tank attack so it focuses its defenses on anti-tank weapons, Poroshenko says The greatest threat Ukraine is facing militarily is an attack by the tank force of the Russian-backed militants, so the country’s army is focusing its defenses on anti-tank weapons. 11.05.15 20:31 75 216 423 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian military experts named Ukrainian Oplot tank the best in the world. VIDEO Ukrainian Oplot tank was named the best among major armored vehicles of the world. 11.05.15 16:18 394 151 1 539 Ukrainian Politics

UN to open office in Ukraine to contribute to implementation of Minsk cease-fire deal - Poroshenko Petro Poroshenko announced that the UN plans to open office in Ukraine to contribute to the implementation of the agreements reached in Minsk in February. 11.05.15 17:09 4 168 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukroboronprom's strategic task is to join world's top five arms exporters - Poroshenko Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has set a task of boosting the export potential of the Ukrainian defense industry to Ukroboronprom State Concern and entering the top five global modern arms exporters. 11.05.15 17:55 49 597 355 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Kerry to talk on Ukraine with Putin and Lavrov in Sochi John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, will meet President Putin in Russia for their first direct talks after two years filled with tension over Ukraine and other conflicts. 11.05.15 16:46 51 357 216 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NATO Secretary General: Russia is violating Minsk agreement by supporting separatists The enormous sacrifices that the Soviet Union made to fight against the Nazis are honored, but it does not justify how Russia behaves today. We have seen that in Europe, uncertainty has returned, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with El Pais and several European newspapers. 11.05.15 17:49 17 845 238 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Shyrokyne 30 times in the morning - Donetsk police Terrorists shelled Ukrainian village of Shyrokyne, the Donetsk region, over 30 times on Monday. 11.05.15 15:08 4 933 48 Incidents

No one killed, five soldiers wounded - ATO speaker Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on May 10. 11.05.15 13:06 4 813 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine