Ukraine

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry recommends citizens ‘to assess risks’ when going to Russia due to gross and systematic violations of Ukrainians’ rights The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes with concern that in recent years the cases of unjustified detention of Ukrainian citizens, lack of humane treatment of the Ukrainians by the Russian law enforcement agencies and their behavior incompatible with human dignity, the use of our unacceptable methods of physical and psychological pressure, including torture have become the norm in the territory of the Russian Federation. 05.03.15 22:56 58 925 662 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko and Mogherini discussed sending peacekeepers to Donbas and tightening sanctions against Russia President Petro Poroshenko held a telephone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. 05.03.15 21:23 14 739 144 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Poland: Arms supply to Ukraine is in the interests of Europe. The stronger the Ukrainian army, the more chances to end this conflict Supplying the Ukrainian army will increase the chances of preventing further escalation of the conflict in the Donbas, which is in the interests of the EU. 05.03.15 20:04 15 821 274 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants’ attempt to expand occupied territory will be regarded as a violation of the Minsk agreements - NATO Secretary General Any attempt by the terrorists to expand the territory they occupied in the East of Ukraine will be regarded by the international community as a violation of the Minsk agreements. 05.03.15 17:57 18 038 291 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine and Poland signed security cooperation agreement. PHOTOS The agreement on cooperation between the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) and the National Security Bureau of Poland (BBN) signed in Warsaw Thursday, March 5. 05.03.15 17:02 17 113 54 Ukrainian Politics

63 border guards were killed and 372 wounded in the course of ATO – State Border Service In the course of carrying out ATO combat missions in in eastern Ukraine 63 border guards lost their lives. 05.03.15 17:19 3 221 16 Ukrainian Politics

Russian Foreign Ministry to oppose UN peacekeepers’ introduction to the east of Ukraine Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow would not support the introduction of peacekeeping forces on the territory of Ukraine, if such a proposal is submitted to the UN Security Council. 05.03.15 15:40 123 378 416 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists conduct active redeployment of forces: buildup of militant groups recorded in all major areas - NSDC. MAP Terrorists are actively switching their forces. Militant groups are enhanced in all major areas of confrontation. Strengthening of the enemy positions is underway. 05.03.15 14:23 26 933 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's former minister Kolobov detained by Spanish police. VIDEO Former Minister of Finance of Ukrainie Yurii Kolobov, who had lived in Spain after having fled from Ukraine, was detained by Spanish police. 05.03.15 13:22 47 610 100 Ukrainian Politics

Naftogaz transferred $15 million to Gazprom. The prepayment will cover five days of gas deliveries Naftogaz of Ukraine allocated prepayment in the amount of $15 million to the Russian Gazprom’s account for natural gas supplies in March. 05.03.15 13:37 15 280 204 Previously in trend: Gas War

U.S. might allocate another $1 billion of loan guarantee by the end of the year - Nuland U.S. will consider possibility to allocate aid to Ukraine in the form of $1 billion of loan guarantee by the end of 2015. 05.03.15 12:33 5 788 97 Ukrainian Politics

Russia's actions in Ukraine conflict an 'invasion' - Nuland This might be the first time the term is used publicly by a senior official - in this case, Victoria Nuland, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs. 05.03.15 11:07 46 367 232 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Self-propelled artillery Akatsiya withdrawn from the demarcation line. Third stage of equipment withdrawal to begin - ATO press center In compliance with the Minsk agreement, the ATO forces continue to withdraw heavy equipment from the demarcation line in the ATO area. 05.03.15 10:34 30 343 146 Ukrainian Politics

One Ukrainian soldier killed, one wounded on Wednesday - Joint Staff One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on March 4. 05.03.15 09:48 6 561 28 Ukrainian Politics

Nuland says there are ‘thousands and thousands’ of Russian soldiers in Ukraine Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland says Russia has “thousands and thousands” of soldiers in eastern Ukraine and has sent in hundreds of pieces of military equipment including tanks, armored vehicles, and heavy artillery since December. 04.03.15 23:40 59 252 407 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two negotiators released from a monthlong captivity. PHOTOS As a result of a special operation of the Officers Corpse (OK), negotiators who were captured during a meeting on the release of other soldiers on Jan. 24 were released Wednesday. 04.03.15 22:18 50 904 49 Ukrainian Politics

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 21:16 130 320 427 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

More than 400 Ukrainians held captive by terrorists - Poroshenko Poroshenko states that the terrorists hold more than 400 prisoners. The location of 190 of them is already known to the Ukrainian authorities. 04.03.15 16:53 9 111 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE monitoring post will be set up in the territory of Donetsk airport today - Poroshenko The president expects that on Wednesday an OSCE monitoring post will be placed in the Donetsk airport. 04.03.15 17:03 9 910 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, one wounded on Tuesday - NSDC One Ukrainian soldier was killed in the course of the anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine on March 3. 04.03.15 12:58 6 823 18 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists continue shelling Ukrainian villages and violating cease-fire - ATO press center The terrorists have shelled the Ukrainian army positions for 12 times over the night, using small arms, grenade launchers, and artillery. Nevertheless, Ukrainian soldiers are getting ready for the second stage of artillery systems redeployment. 04.03.15 09:55 9 551 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers near Shyrokyne, the Donetsk region, permanently shelled by the terrorists. VIDEO Russian terrorists continue to shell Ukrainian army's positions in Shyrokyne village near Mariupol, the Donetsk region, The fighting has lasted for three weeks now. 04.03.15 11:32 21 203 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Former Minister of Education Tabachnyk left for Israel - SBU Former Education Minister Dmytro Tabachnyk left Ukraine after a day’s visit. 03.03.15 23:56 49 923 211 Ukrainian Politics

Militants concentrate activity at the Donetsk direction – ATO press center The situation in the anti-terrorist operation area has not changed significantly and remains ‘steadily heavy.’ 03.03.15 21:30 17 535 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kharkiv armored plant transferred new batch of tanks to National Guard The Kharkiv armored plant, part of the Ukroboronprom state concern, transferred a new batch of T-64B (B1) tanks to the National Guard. The tanks have been repaired and equipped with additional dynamic protection. 03.03.15 18:49 67 178 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko held a meeting in the National Security Council on the situation at the front. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting in the Main situation center of the National Security and Defense Council Tuesday. 03.03.15 21:00 35 129 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's economy fourth most miserable in the world - Bloomberg Ukraine was included in the five most painful economies in which to live and work according to Bloomberg survey data that make up the so-called misery index for 2015. 03.03.15 17:12 183 0 Economics

The European Union will do nothing while it depends on Russia’s energy - McCain EU is not doing its best to counter the aggression of Russia against Ukraine, and such attitude only encourages Putin. 03.03.15 17:23 39 448 372 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine wounded on Monday - NSDC The National Security and Defense Council confirmed killing of three Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO area. 03.03.15 13:19 27 460 139 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists violated cease-fire seven times Monday. An engagement occured near Mariupol - ATO press center Terrorists violated cease-fire seven times today, March 2. 02.03.15 20:55 21 544 64 Ukrainian Politics

"Two happy families": Russian Сolonel and captain came under Ukrainian artillery fire. Colonel left with no legs, captain died. PHOTOS The smell of money and nationalist propaganda on Russian TV switch off the brains of Russian soldiers who go to war in the Donbas in the pursuit of profit. 03.03.15 00:33 428 726 779 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian occupants from the 7th military base in Abkhazia awarded medals for fighting in Donbas. PHOTOS Российских дважды оккупантов с 7-й военной базы в Абхазии, которые участвовали в боевых действиях на Донбассе, массово награждают медалями "За воинскую доблесть". 02.03.15 19:34 130 399 236 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Turchynov at the forefront: "It is necessary to strengthen the defensive lines that would be able to withstand any attack of the enemy". PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security Council, Oleksandr Turchynov, being at the front line of defense, held a meeting on strengthening the defensive positions with the leadership of the National Guard and the armed forces of Ukraine, which coordinate the defense sector. 02.03.15 15:25 56 197 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"He waited for discharge, served for six months. Did not live to see it. To be buried" - Russian conscripts' fighting in Donbas confirmed by brides. PHOTO Another proof of Russian conscripts being sent to fight in the Donbas has surfaced on the web. 02.03.15 17:25 209 627 459 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists return their heavy weapons to the front line in the night - ATO speaker In the night, the terrorists return their heavy weapons to positions from which they were previously withdrawn. 02.03.15 16:40 35 589 138 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO speaker 1 военный погиб и 4 ранены в ходе АТО 1 марта. 02.03.15 15:09 9 941 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia continues sending advanced weapons and mercenaries to Donbas - UN Heavy weaponry and foreign militants are being sent to the areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions controlled by illegal military formations, including from the Russian Federation. 02.03.15 13:01 69 234 181 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Pisky and Avdiivka at night, two storm attempts recorded yesterday - ATO press center The terrorists shelled the Ukrainian army positions four times at the Donetsk direction at night. 02.03.15 11:07 9 912 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen suppress powerful attacks of terrorists near Horlivka and Krasnohorivka - InfoResist The terrorists’ attempts to force Ukrainian troops out from their positions by conducting offensive operations along with shelling from barrel and rocket artillery were recorded on the section of the front, which stretches from Krasnohorivka village to the south-western vicinity of Horlivka. 02.03.15 11:43 89 675 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian generals run conflict in Donbas - Pyatt U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt said that the United States had all the evidence that the Russian generals were involved in the fighting in eastern Ukraine. 02.03.15 12:22 80 852 436 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eight Ukrainian soldiers wounded. No one killed Ukrainian soldiers suffered no losses in the ATO area over the last 24 hours. 01.03.15 13:37 27 973 170 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE reports about withdrawal of six 'DPR' and 'LPR' convoys of heavy weapons The observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission reported on withdrawal of six convoys of heavy weapons belonging to the 'DPR' and 'LPR' militants. 01.03.15 12:43 17 360 166 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists fired at Avdiivka from tank and grenade launcher There were no militants’ attacks registered in the ATO zone during the night. 01.03.15 10:01 9 975 102 Ukrainian Politics

Militants intensified shelling in Donetsk sector Despite the general decrease of enemy fire at ATO forces positions in the Luhansk, Mariupol and Debaltseve sectors, the separatists intensified shelling in the Donetsk sector. 01.03.15 01:58 26 863 130 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Serhiy Nikolaev, photographer of Segodnya newspaper, killed today in shelling near Pisky village. PHOTOS "Sergei Nikolaev was wounded. He died in hospital." 28.02.15 18:13 136 034 227 Ukrainian Politics

Nemtsov had been working on a report proving Russia's involvement in Ukrainian conflict - Poroshenko Ukrainian President Poroshenko said that the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was about to disclose evidence of the involvement of Russian troops in the military actions in Ukraine. 28.02.15 16:47 140 778 1 196 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia continues to send militants, weapons, and military equipment to Donbas The Russian Federation continues to supply mercenaries, weapons and military equipment to the terrorist-held areas of the Donbas. 28.02.15 15:33 17 791 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded. No one killed Ukrainian soldiers suffered no losses over the last 24 hours. 28.02.15 14:42 20 688 57 Ukrainian Politics