Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier beaten by civilians in the street of Donetsk. VIDEO Residents of Donetsk, surrounded by Russian reporters, attack a captured Ukrainian soldier. 22.01.15 15:16 368 312 1 825 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine hopes for four-year cooperation program with the IMF - Jaresko Advanced IMF financing will provide long-term support of Ukraine. 22.01.15 12:22 4 805 24 Ukrainian Politics

Putin sends new draftees from 138th motorized infantry brigade to fight in Ukraine, – blogger According to Russian activist and member of Facebook group “We Are Together” Albert Liberman, the 138th Motorized Infantry Brigade from Western Command has been sent to Ukraine. 22.01.15 10:44 71 849 256 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Convoy of Russian Grads entered Donetsk city. VIDEO New video went online showing a convoy of Grad MLRSes in the outskirts of Donetsk. 22.01.15 11:24 152 434 401 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

10 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 16 wounded over the past 24 hours in the Donbas 10 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 16 wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on Jan. 21. 22.01.15 11:01 41 386 304 Ukrainian Politics

Russia's new peace proposal for Ukraine is 'occupation plan' - U.S. envoy to the United Nations Mr. Putin proposed President of Ukraine Poroshenko to legitimize territorial gains made by separatists in September as well as Russian personnel and equipment on the territory of Ukraine. 22.01.15 09:52 115 673 407 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian detachments abandoned ruins of the Donetsk airport new terminal All buildings that could be used as defense strongholds for the Ukrainian soldiers were completely destroyed during the battle for the airport in Donetsk. 22.01.15 09:10 648 231 3 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

NSDC Secretary Turchynov attacked on the way to the Donetsk airport National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov got under shelling on the way to the Donetsk airport. 22.01.15 10:18 175 657 653 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

“Russians treat us as cannon fodder. We are paid with delays or not paid at all,” captive Russian militants say. VIDEO Interrogation video of three former ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ mercenaries, who had been captured, was uploaded on the Internet. They talk about how they were trained by Russian instructors and that Russia has been sending weapons to the Ukrainian territory. 21.01.15 23:06 145 449 212 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General once again calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine NATO said on Wednesday it had seen an increase in the numbers of tanks, artillery pieces, and other heavy military equipment being used by the Russian troops in eastern Ukraine, and renewed a call for Moscow to withdraw. 21.01.15 23:49 62 058 357 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Defense Ministry confirms Ukrainian servicemen taken prisoner at Donetsk airport The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine confirmed reports that a group of Ukrainian soldiers was captured on Tuesday. 21.01.15 22:53 216 679 861 World

Terrorists in Donbas doubled their weapons during cease-fire - U.S. Army in Europe Commander Russian-terrorist forces in eastern Ukraine have significantly increased the number of weapons since the introduction of the cease-fire in September. 21.01.15 21:19 34 742 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

International investors intend to provide $1 billion for development of Ukraine’s economy - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko declared the intention of international investors to provide $1 billion for the development of the Ukrainian economy. 21.01.15 20:32 9 979 94 Economics

Commander of U.S. Army in Europe: No doubt that Russia is arming militants Commander of the U.S. Army Europe, Lt. Gen Frederick Ben Hodges disclaims any doubt that Russia is supplying weapons to the militants in eastern Ukraine. 21.01.15 18:40 32 010 95 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: There are 9,000 Russian troops in Ukrainian territory Terrorism is the problem of the entire world, and only if we are united will we win this battle, President Petro Poroshenko stated in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 21.01.15 19:51 54 045 274 Ukrainian Politics

Invasive forces identified: T-80 at the border and Tor-M2 in Shakhtarsk. PHOTO New proofs of Russian armored vehicles invasion into Ukraine appeared online. 21.01.15 15:37 173 062 216 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"Just don't leave us", - civilians of Marinka city near Donetsk ask Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO During an operation by the Azov battalion soldiers in Marinka city near Donetsk, local citizens asked the soldiers not to leave them and to protect them from the Russian terrorists. 21.01.15 16:54 92 288 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Another 2,000 Russian soldiers crossed the Ukrainian border - Poroshenko President Poroshenko announced that another 2,000 Russian soldiers had crossed the border with Ukraine. 21.01.15 14:37 133 312 645 Incidents

One soldier killed, 40 wounded over the past 24 hours Over the past 24 hours, one soldier was killed, and 40 were wounded in the ATO area. 21.01.15 14:51 16 030 96 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet wants to increase the number of Ukrainian troops to 250 thousand people The Cabinet of Ministers intends to offer the Verkhovna Rada to increase the strength of the Armed Forces for 68 thousand servicemen – up to 250 thousand 21.01.15 16:25 40 819 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Dmytro Yarosh was wounded near Donetsk airport - helmet saved him Leader of the Right sector Dmytro Yarosh was lightly wounded by shrapnel in the area of anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas. 21.01.15 12:37 227 788 678 Incidents

29th checkpoint is controlled by the Ukrainian army. Fighting continues near the 31st checkpoint - Turchynov Ukrainian soldiers and Russian terrorists keep fighting near the 31st checkpoint in the Luhansk region. 21.01.15 17:49 121 563 192 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

If Russian troops invade Chernihiv or Kharkiv region, the war will be declared - Pashynskyi Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense Serhii Pashynskyi said that if at least one battalion task group appears in the Chernihiv or Kharkiv region, the war to Russia will be declared. 21.01.15 11:15 120 067 304 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian-terrorist forces’ offensive near 29th and 31st checkpoints was stifled - ATO press center The night in the ATO area was tense, like yesterday. The terrorists fired at the Ukrainian soldiers using all types of weapons. 21.01.15 10:48 104 963 232 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Fierce fighting took place near the 31st checkpoint: terrorists brought up dozens of howitzers and Grads - Tymchuk Fierce fighting took place in the vicinity of the checkpoint No. 31. 21.01.15 08:44 96 928 270 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia is isolated, with its economy in tatters - Obama The U.S. demonstrated "the power of American strength and diplomacy." 21.01.15 09:15 79 704 307 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Three Russian battalions and tactical army groups are recorded near the border - NSDC The headquarters of the anti-terrorist operation spotted approach of three battalions and tactical groups of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to the Ukrainian-Russian border. 20.01.15 22:27 109 193 441 World

Militants backed by tanks launch an offensive in Luhansk region. Ukrainian soldiers fight back From 6:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. Tuesday the terrorists carried out 45 attacks on the positions of the ATO facilities and forces. The enemy received an adequate response. 20.01.15 21:30 112 098 266 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

31st checkpoint lost. High probability of losing Krymske The Ukrainian military left the 31st checkpoint in the Luhansk region after hours of confrontation. 20.01.15 23:16 264 777 640 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists blew up a railway bridge in the Zaporizhia region The terrorists have blown up a railroad bridge in Kuznetsivka village of the Zaporizhia region, next to the Donestk region, on Tuesday. 20.01.15 18:13 272 0 Incidents

Poroshenko talks with Putin at least once every two weeks: "Do I trust him? My answer is no" President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says that he tries to maintain a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin at least once every two weeks. 20.01.15 19:18 126 519 485 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

31st checkpoint not surrendered. Ukrainian soldiers regrouped and give fitting rebuff to the Russian terrorists The situation on the 31st checkpoint is controlled – the Ukrainian soldiers regrouped and are giving fitting rebuff to the Russian-terrorist forces. 20.01.15 17:20 196 133 426 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

31st checkpoint on Bakhmutka road was attacked. Russian military entered into Zholobok village - journalist The enemy flung tanks into a battle against the Ukrainian military after six hours of constant shelling. 20.01.15 15:50 408 601 820 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Enemy's losses on Jan. 17 and 18 estimated at 150 killed, large number of military equipment was also destroyed - Butusov According to the electronic reconnaissance, the greatest losses to the enemy were inflicted by suppression of targets near the Donetsk airport. 20.01.15 15:11 147 068 357 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Terrorists are trying to expand territory under their control and adjust demarcation line to their advantage - ATO speaker. MAP The situation in the ATO area remains tense. 20.01.15 16:50 76 328 126 Incidents

Escalation of hostilities in the Donbas was provoked by Russia - U.S. Ambassador Pyatt The United States are concerned with escalation of the conflict in the east of Ukraine over the past few days and with the terrorists' activities beyond the demarcation line. 20.01.15 17:06 80 495 272 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian Orthodox Church priest fights along the Russian terrorists in the Donbas. PHOTOS Russian orthodox Christians might be very much surprised if they learnt how one of the priests from St. Petersburg decided to check whether the commandments really work by breaking the 'thou shalt not kill' one. 20.01.15 12:00 118 305 204 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Europe menaced by terrorism threat and aggression from Russian Federation - Pentagon The main factors that pose a threat to Europe are acts of terrorism and the Russian aggression. 20.01.15 11:35 61 071 210 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fourth wave of military draft to be started in Ukraine today The presidential decree on partial mobilization comes into force in Ukraine on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 20.01.15 09:13 124 453 606 Ukrainian Politics

About 300 Russian militants killed over last week The artillery destroyed Russian command posts and inflicted casualties to their troops. 20.01.15 10:02 53 782 349 Incidents

Ukraine may abandon Russian gas import in two years - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko believes that Ukraine will be drop importing gas from Russia in two years. 19.01.15 23:59 63 245 476 Previously in trend: Gas War

Intelligence confirms deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk states that manpower and equipment of the Russian army have entered the territory of Ukraine. 19.01.15 22:07 266 547 1 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine and Poland to build a new pipeline at the joint border - Yatseniuk Ukraine and Poland have agreed to build a new pipeline at the border. 19.01.15 21:34 24 675 105 Economics

Group of Russian Armed Forces that invaded Ukraine has 700 soldiers. Its destination is unknown – ATO speaker A group of Russian troops crossed the Ukrainian-Russian border in the Luhansk region. IT is unknown where they are headed. 19.01.15 20:54 88 459 285 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Volunteer battalions participating in the ATO will do military service under contracts with National Guard and Armed Forces of Ukraine Volunteer battalions participating in the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas have fulfilled their mission and are currently turned into regimental troops of the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 19.01.15 17:36 38 812 104 Incidents

Two battalion task groups of the Russian Federation Armed Forces entered Ukraine - NSDC The Russian army continues invasion of the Ukrainian territory. 19.01.15 16:35 230 550 593 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia Today propagandist Graham Phillips passes off pictures from a supermarket as taken in the airport. PHOTO Infamous British propagandist, Russia Today reporter Graham Phillips has presented a set of pictures which were allegedly taken in the Donetsk airport, which was supposedly seized by the terrorists. 19.01.15 17:49 218 039 362 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Terrorists are actively pulling in the military equipment and manpower to the Donetsk airport and Mariupol: Ukrainian soldiers are repulsing all attacks. MAP The situation in the anti-terrorist operation area tends to deteriorate. 19.01.15 15:51 111 660 251 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport