Ukraine

"I have Medvedev’s phone number! I am f*cking shocked!": Russian prime minister promised to supply terrorists with heavy artillery, Grads, and tanks by January 15 – SBU wiretapped phone call. AUDIO Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev promised to provide heavy armament and military specialists for terrorists in occupied Donbas. 01.01.15 15:42 282 257 614 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine War

Head of Moscow “Red Cross” Trunov caught telling lies about “Putin’s humanitarian convoys. VIDEO Moscow Red Cross claims that its head Igor Trunov didn’t speak about weapons in humanitarian convoys sent by Russia to Ukraine and didn’t doubt their legitimacy. 31.12.14 20:26 98 952 128 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russia deployed latest Vystrel armored vehicles from occupied Abkhazia to Luhansk. PHOTOS The latest video about the maneuvers of the Luhansk People's Republic army shows another novelty bought, as Putin says, at the nearest store - KAMAZ armored vehicles series-43269 Vystrel (Shot). 31.12.14 20:40 211 501 498 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers to draw duty in full combat readiness on the New Year's Eve - the ATO press center The anti-terrorist operation forces will be in full combat readiness on the New Year's Eve. 31.12.14 18:47 9 466 179 Society

Censor.NET's most significant and memorable videos of 2014. VIDEO Censor.NET offers its readers a selection of most iconic videos of events that occurred in the tough year of 2014. These documentary footage show heroism, courage and patriotism of Ukrainians who did not yield to the occupants and are ready to continue defending their ideals - freedom and justice, and based on this foundation build a new, prosperous, European Ukraine. 31.12.14 19:49 155 032 345 Ukrainian Politics

There were two cases of stove-piping about situation in Donbas in social networks recently - ATO press center Untrue information concerning the situation in the ATO area was spread in the information space over the past 24 hours, particularly in the social networks. 31.12.14 18:28 60 183 213 Incidents

WSJ: Vladimir Putin’s Unhappy New Year. There will be ugly end for this ruler Russian President Vladimir Putin rationalized the tax system but did little else to modernize Russia. Those who often speak to him consider him to be in a bad place mentally, erratic and panicked. 31.12.14 17:23 288 074 887 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Economic disaster

One soldier wounded, no one killed over the past 24 hours. No shelling after midnight Dec. 31. MAP Over the past 24 hours one Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the Donbas, no one killed. 31.12.14 14:11 12 841 71 Ukrainian Politics

Representatives of General Staffs of the Russian Federation and Ukraine to meet in Luhansk today - OSCE The OSCE special monitoring mission will observe the meeting of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russia representatives in Luhansk today. 31.12.14 13:37 29 442 285 Incidents

Ukrainian crisis the most difficult since Cold war - OSCE Chairperson Swiss Foreign Minister, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Didier Burkhalter considers the crisis in Ukraine the most difficult in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian zone since the end of Cold war. 31.12.14 13:14 16 123 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists’ subversive reconnaissance group destroyed in Pisky village- ATO press center The subversive reconnaissance group of the terrorists was destroyed in the village of Pisky near the Donetsk airport Dec. 29. 31.12.14 09:38 105 374 153 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs: We need to get ready for national referendum on accession to NATO This will show that Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO is the Ukrainian people’s will. 31.12.14 10:57 16 432 231 Incidents

"Separatists coming in from three sides": fierce battle under way in Pisky There is a fierce battle in the village of Pisky near Donetsk: the pro-Russian terrorists are attacking the positions of the Ukrainian soldiers from three sides. 31.12.14 01:15 210 867 920 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Ukrainian positions six times – ATO press center Today, the situation in the anti-terrorist operation area remains tense. 30.12.14 21:23 7 129 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Interior and Defense Ministry will account for every penny of army financing – Prime Minister Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov will publish reports on the army spending during the year. 31.12.14 00:52 6 612 57 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko is confident that Ukraine will reach NATO standards in five years Ukraine's accession to NATO membership will be decided in a referendum after it meets relevant criteria. 30.12.14 17:36 6 479 140 Ukrainian Politics

Thousands of deaths are on Putin’s conscience - Yatseniuk Ukrainian Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for thousands of dead people during the Russian aggression in Ukraine. 30.12.14 18:53 36 552 438 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin created a "black hole" in Donbas: let the terrorists go to Russia to make their "Novorossia" - Yatseniuk The prime minister advised the separatists to create "Novorossia" (the so-called New Russia – ed.) in the Russian Federation. 30.12.14 17:50 30 847 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Army receives new tanks and armored cars with a "cherry on top" - American mortar locating radar systems. PHOTOS The Armed Forces of Ukraine received another batch of new KrAZ trucks, armored cars, and tanks. 30.12.14 16:55 271 346 925 Ukrainian Politics

Russia to stop being one of Ukraine's major trading partners soon - Yatseniuk Goods turnover between Russia and Ukraine decreased by almost two times, and soon Russia will stop being one of Ukraine's major trading partners. 30.12.14 15:56 48 195 488 Economics

Police prevented terrorist act in Odesa The police officers prevented a terrorist act in Odesa on Monday. The police collected grenades, munition, and a drone from a car parked near a volunteer center in Odesa. 30.12.14 15:34 68 951 98 Ukrainian Politics

Three soldiers killed over the past 24 hours, one wounded Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and one wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on the east of Ukraine on Dec. 29. 30.12.14 16:12 11 406 61 Ukrainian Politics

‘We were captured by Russians. All credits go to Russian colonel Lisitsa who broke his word of honour and handed us over to ‘DPR’ insurgents,’ released volunteer says. VIDEO Victor Golovchyts, 62-year-old volunteer soldier from the Donbas Battalion, told about him being taken hostage by the Russian army nearby Ilovaisk. 30.12.14 11:59 144 472 286 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

4,771 people killed and 10,360 wounded during conflict in eastern Ukraine – UN report The UN notes almost daily violations of the cease-fire, and the continuing exodus from the war zone. 30.12.14 00:26 10 529 137 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Police detains eight militants of "Russian Orthodox Army" Officers of the Organized Crime Units of Donetsk and Zhytomyr regions detained eight members of the so-called "Russian Orthodox Army" of the 'Donetsk People’s Republic.' 29.12.14 23:47 77 944 372 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists stormed Pisky today - 14 militants killed. Ukrainian army lost three soldiers After a relatively quiet Sunday, Monday was rather tense in the ATO area. 29.12.14 23:03 59 798 244 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko wants visa-free regime with the EU to be created in May: "there are all essential components for this" Poroshenko hopes that Ukraine will receive a visa-free regime with the EU in May 2015 during the Eastern Partnership summit in Riga. 29.12.14 18:11 14 150 149 Ukrainian Politics

Everything is ready for introduction of martial law: no one will hesitate for a minute - Poroshenko The president promises quick response in case Russia attacks. 29.12.14 16:54 154 266 416 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko announces meeting with Putin, Merkel and Hollande in Astana on Jan. 15 Leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France will meet in the Kazakh capital Astana on Jan. 15. 29.12.14 18:58 13 350 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: 2014 was the most difficult year after 1945 President Petro Poroshenko believes the year that passes to be the most difficult for Ukraine in the recent 70 years. 29.12.14 16:21 24 400 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Ukraine to participate in new NATO mission in Afghanistan Ukraine will join Resolute Support - the new advisory and training mission in Afghanistan. 29.12.14 16:39 23 870 135 Ukrainian Politics

"There's Romchik shooting Ukrainians" - terrorists continue shelling the Donetsk airport. VIDEO 'DPR' terrorists shell the premises of the new terminal in the Donetsk airport, which is controlled by the Ukrainian army. In Russian. Please beware of explicit language. 29.12.14 15:28 55 333 213 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian occupants held Father Frost parade in Yalta, Crimea. VIDEO Russian occupants held a parade of dressed-up Father Frosts in the occupied city of Yalta in Crimea. 30.12.14 11:43 43 308 294 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Ukrainian army positions near Mariupol: one soldier killed - ATO headquarters The clash with terrorists took place on the eastern outskirts of Mariupol yesterday. The National Guard soldier was killed as a result. The 'DPR' artillery also shelled the ATO forces near Hnutove village. Four Russian drones’ flights were registered during the night. 29.12.14 11:55 17 468 107 Incidents

Meeting of Cease-fire Monitoring Center with participation of DPR and Russia to take place in Donetsk tomorrow A meeting of the coordination center with the participation of the representatives of the so-called DPR and the Russian Federation will take place in Donetsk tomorrow at 10 a.m. 28.12.14 19:02 19 806 166 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian Major admitted he had sent his men to Donbas on orders from high commanders - The Telegraph. PHOTO Russian military units received orders to send their soldiers to Donbas from higher command. 28.12.14 18:01 160 127 406 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists are training new militants at special facilities Donbas terrorists are training new militants at special facilities and continue to strengthen their positions. 28.12.14 14:48 14 443 69 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia must influence separatists to end Ukraine crisis – Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in the Donbas with the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. 28.12.14 13:24 17 827 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three soldiers wounded over past 24 hours Three soldiers were wounded in the ATO area on Dec. 27. 28.12.14 13:03 4 354 22 Ukrainian Politics

Five soldiers from Volyn', western Ukraine, killed near Ilovaisk were identified. They will be reburied in hometowns. Funeral service was performed for five Svytiaz special purpose police unit soldiers at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Lutsk. 28.12.14 09:11 17 883 93 Incidents

Last night peaceful in Donbas There is a tendency to the reduction in number and intensity of the terrorists’ attacks in the ATO area. The militants didn’t attack the Army for the second night in a row. 28.12.14 08:06 11 245 71 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian humanitarian aid delivered to occupied Donbas territories - Poroshenko. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko informed that Ukrainian humanitarian aid was delivered to the Donbas territory, controlled by the terrorists. 27.12.14 16:49 31 001 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NATO assumes that Putin will be overthrown during next year NATO experts assume that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be overthrown. 27.12.14 15:14 102 900 559 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants are establishing field hospitals near front line. Russia continues to supply terrorists with military equipment The terrorists began to establish field hospitals near the front line in the Donbas. 27.12.14 14:04 28 121 167 Ukrainian Politics

No one was killed, three soldiers wounded over last 24 hours Three soldiers were injured in the ATO zone over the past 24 hours. 27.12.14 13:31 20 014 76 Ukrainian Politics

Another four Ukrainians were liberated from the terrorists’ captivity One civilian and three soldiers of the 80th Airmobile Regiment were liberated from the terrorists’ captivity without an exchange. 27.12.14 12:57 7 064 21 Ukrainian Politics

Only 1.8% of Ukrainians are ready to completely abandon Donbas. DOCUMENT 54.3% of our citizens don’t want to lose the Donbas. 7.3% of Ukrainians have partially agreed to leave the Donbas alone. 27.12.14 11:03 54 256 537 Ukrainian Politics

Martial law must be imposed in case of peace talks on Donbas failure - Turchynov Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov sees no alternative to the introduction of martial law if peace talks fail. 27.12.14 00:16 120 739 555 Ukrainian Politics