Ukraine

PACE Committee agreed to drop majority of sanctions against Russia The Russian delegation to the PACE was able to lobby for the exclusion of key sanctions against it from the draft resolution to be adopted at the current session of the Assembly. 27.01.15 13:47 146 856 327 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Nine Ukrainian soldiers killed, 29 wounded over past day Over the past 24 hours nine Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 29 were injured in the ATO area. 27.01.15 11:53 21 344 181 Ukrainian Politics

Rada to recognize Russia as aggressor and ask the world for weapons On Jan. 27 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine plans to make a statement coordinated with the Ukrainian President, Prime Minister, and the leadership of the Parliament on the fact of Russian aggression in the territory of Ukraine. 27.01.15 10:39 68 253 421 World

Russia capturing more Ukrainian territory - United States U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power has accused Russia of trying to capture as much of the Ukrainian territory as possible. 27.01.15 10:13 100 226 512 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Most difficult situation is near Debaltseve. Militants conducted assaults three times During the day, the most tense situation has been observed at Debaltseve direction. 26.01.15 22:52 111 017 317 Ukrainian Politics

Military-civilian administrations to be formed in liberated cities, President says President Petro Poroshenko has informed the representatives of factions of the Verkhovna Rada coalition on the results of the NSDC meeting of January 25. 26.01.15 20:45 16 234 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Stoltenberg: Putin's remark on NATO legion in Ukraine is non-sense. Foreign forces in Ukraine are Russian NATO on Monday rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assertion that a “foreign legion” of alliance troops is fighting inside Ukraine, countering that the only foreign forces in the country belong to Russia. 26.01.15 20:05 152 017 449 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian "humanitarian convoys" bring fuel and weapons to terrorists - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides, in the course of which the parties have discussed the issue of assistance to the people affected by the actions of terrorists in the East of Ukraine. 26.01.15 18:15 32 903 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

41 citizens of the Russian Federation have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism, 12 of them have received sentences, 10 are in wanted list - Nalyvaichenko The Security Service of Ukraine put 10 members of the Armed Forces of Russia on a wanted list on suspicion of terrorist activities in the Donbas. 26.01.15 14:43 44 448 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists fire at all directions; fierce fighting at Sanzharivka, the Donetsk region. MAP Terrorists have shelled Ukrainian soldiers' positions in the ATO area at all directions multiple times. 26.01.15 16:59 114 198 167 Ukrainian Politics

PACE Bureau granted Savchenko inviolability: "Russia is obliged to release her now" The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Bureau decided that Nadia Savchenko will have international immunity, which obliges the Russian Federation to release her. 26.01.15 15:38 154 030 602 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed over the past 24 hours, 24 wounded Over the past 24 hours, seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the east of Ukraine in the anti-terrorist operation area, 24 were wounded. 26.01.15 11:18 21 150 123 Ukrainian Politics

55 Ukrainian soldiers killed over the past 10 days 55 Ukrainian servicemen were killed in battles with the Russian troops from Jan. 15 to Jan. 25. 26.01.15 08:49 123 906 645 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists are shelling Ukrainian positions along the front line. Russia continues to supply terrorists The situation in the ATO zone is deteriorating. The terrorists fired at the Army positions along the front line. 25.01.15 16:29 39 708 252 Ukrainian Politics

"Demarcation line should be based on Minsk agreements," Poroshenko comments on Putin's letter The demarcation line in the Donbas should be based solely on the Minsk agreement, and not determined by the "actual situation", as proposed by President Vladimir Putin. 25.01.15 14:43 60 788 251 Ukrainian Politics

Three Ukrainian ‘cyborgs’ were liberated from Russian captivity. PHOTOS Three defenders of the Donetsk airpot were released from the DPR captivity on Saturday (Jan.24). 25.01.15 13:35 140 318 123 Ukrainian Politics

Four soldiers killed and 17 injured over last 24 hours 17 Ukrainian soldiers were injured and four were killed in the ATO zone on Jan. 24. 25.01.15 12:56 17 047 128 Ukrainian Politics

Last night passed quietly after bloody shelling of Mariupol The night in the ATO area passed relatively quiet. 25.01.15 10:00 32 900 106 Ukrainian Politics

President Poroshenko agreed with world leaders on necessity of negotiations in Geneva format President Poroshenko held a series of bilateral meetings with the world leaders in Riyadh, as well as phone conversations with the U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. 26.01.15 10:06 173 232 822 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

DPR terrorists took responsibility for Mariupol shelling and announced attack on city. VIDEO Leader of the DPR Alexander Zakharchenko announced that the terrorists began an offensive on the city of Mariupol on Saturday. 24.01.15 17:48 532 887 1 502 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

30 Mariupol residents were killed and 97 injured so far - City Council There were 30 civilians killed after the shelling in Mariupol. 24.01.15 17:30 58 416 400 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Number of Mariupol shelling victims reached 30, including two children The number of Mariupol shelling victims reached 30. 24.01.15 16:14 26 968 188 Ukrainian Politics

One soldier died and 20 were injured over last 24 hours 20 Ukrainian soldiers were injured and one was killed in the ATO zone on Jan. 23. 24.01.15 13:34 18 763 222 Ukrainian Politics

15 Mariupol residents were killed and 46 injured after terrorists shelling 15 civilians were killed in Mariupol after the militants shelled Kyiv, May 1 and Olimpiiska streets. 24.01.15 11:17 117 824 560 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian-terrorist troops are concentrating near Yasynuvata town The terrorists and Russian military are concentrating troops near Yasynuvata town in the Donetsk region. 24.01.15 09:38 59 627 179 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled villages and towns in Donbas with Grad rocket system The militants fired at the ATO forces positions and civilians for about 27 times during the last night. 24.01.15 08:04 16 121 97 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Debaltseve mayor who assisted militants arrested Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced that the mayor of the city of Debaltseve was caught in cooperation with the militants and arrested. 24.01.15 01:12 71 231 151 World

60% of potential recruits received draft notices - Ministry of Defense Currently, 62% of persons subject to mobilization, received notifications of mobilization. 23.01.15 23:57 117 593 464 Ukrainian Politics

Donetsk militants refuse to abide Minsk agreement Head of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" Alexander Zakharchenko disclaims implementation of the agreements reached in Minsk (Belarus) in September 2014. 23.01.15 23:00 88 238 539 World

Stir-up about mobilization on social networks is the work of Russian special services, SBU says The Security Service of Ukraine believes that the pumping of the situation with the mobilization on social networks, particularly in Vkontakte (VK) network is staged by the Russian security services. 23.01.15 21:58 77 984 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed terrorist battalion in Donetsk region killing over 50 militants The Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated a battalion of militants in the course of fighting in Opytne and Vodiane villages of the Donetsk region. 23.01.15 20:21 179 610 550 Ukrainian Politics

Russian-terrorist convoy destroyed near Donetsk airport. PHOTOS Advisor to the President Yurii Biriukov provided evidence of the involvement of Russian military in Ukraine for Foreign Minister Lavrov. 23.01.15 19:40 460 531 1 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

More than 260 killed over the past nine days in Donbas - UN The number of victims of the conflict exceeded 5,000 people. 23.01.15 16:46 11 846 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian aggression: "Not only the future of Ukraine but also the future of the European Union itself is at stake" - Soros The West’s ability to support Ukraine financially against Russia is a key test of the strength of “disintegrating Europe” against a “resurgent Russia." The loss of Ukraine would be an enormous loss for Europe. 23.01.15 14:37 54 307 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian Federation Armed Forces strength in the Donbas reached its highest level since the beginning of the conflict - NSDC The Russian Federation continues to expand its military presence in the East of Ukraine. 23.01.15 17:39 80 560 395 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, 50 wounded over the past 24 hours In the course of the last day, the situation in the area of the anti-terrorist operation was characterized by tough confrontation between Russian-terrorist groups and the ATO forces. 23.01.15 18:27 18 261 109 Ukrainian Politics

Situation is escalating. Terrorists switch to active offensive operations – NSDC Secretary Turchynov Secretary of the National Security Council Oleksandr Turchynov notes that "a real terrorist threat exists in the country today." 23.01.15 17:44 164 133 693 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Hundreds of people donate blood for wounded Donetsk airport defenders in Dnipropetrovsk. PHOTOS Hundreds of Dnipropetrovsk residents stand in lines to blood donor centers, wishing to help treat wounded soldiers who defended the Donetsk airport. 23.01.15 12:23 58 921 230 Ukrainian Politics

Russia brought Smerch multiple rocket launchers to Makiivka: vehicle's firing range is up to 120 km. VIDEO Smerch multiple launch rocket system appeared in service with the Russia-backed militants in Makiivka. 23.01.15 10:50 179 645 361 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

NATO detects signs of increased Russian involvement in eastern Ukraine - Reuters NATO military registered signatures of air defense systems and electronic warfare systems that have accompanied past Russian troop movements into Ukraine. 23.01.15 12:40 58 517 127 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian guerrillas blew up a freight train in Luhansk region carrying coal to Russia A partisan group coordinated by the Dnipro-1 battalion blew up a freight train Thursday night loaded with coal, which the militants planned to take to Russia. 23.01.15 00:31 76 290 240 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Concentration of Russian military and equipment spotted near Triokhizbenka Significant concentration of Russian military and heavy machinery was seen near the village of Zhovte near Triokhizbenka in the Luhansk region. 22.01.15 23:18 77 558 273 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers near Donetsk airport received reinforcement – President’s Advisor Reinforcement has arrived to the Ukrainian military personnel in the area of the airport in Donetsk. 22.01.15 21:56 278 739 754 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: If the enemy does not want to cease fire and stop the suffering of civilians, we will chin them The president is currently holding the meeting with security officials, following which the plan of further actions on countering terrorists will be approved. 22.01.15 21:54 236 915 1 369 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants showing increased activity. Most difficult situation is near Debaltseve – ATO press center During the day, the illegal armed groups showed increased activity in certain areas. 22.01.15 20:49 46 278 184 Ukrainian Politics

NATO confirms movement of Russian troops across Ukrainian border The Alliance cannot yet provide the exact number of troops of the Russian Federation in the territory of Ukraine, but it recorded the movement across the border under the cover of anti-aircraft and electronic warfare systems. 22.01.15 18:01 71 996 157 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No undamaged buildings left in Pisky, soldiers firmly holding positions - journalist. PHOTOS There are no unscathed houses left in Pisky village in the Donetsk region, but Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding positions. 23.01.15 10:23 81 715 193 Incidents

Terrorists attempt an offensive. The most difficult situation is near Debaltseve. Tank-on-tank engagement occurred near Krymske Terrorists became more active at several directions starting Thursday morning. 22.01.15 16:57 98 541 194 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas