Ukrainian parliament leaders honor victims of Chornobyl disaster Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov, Verkhovna Rada First Deputy Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Verkhovna Rada Deputy Chairwoman Olena Kondratiuk have attended a flower-laying ceremony at the Warriors of Chornobyl memorial sign and the Heroes of Chornobyl memorial mound on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Chornobyl accident, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. 1 953 26 Ukrainian Politics
Ukraine marks 33rd anniversary of Chornobyl tragedy President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov commemorated the liquidators of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. 3 258 116 Society
Hroisman expressed gratitude to Chornobyl liquidators: "Obeisance to the alive, eternal memory to the deceased!" Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman paid his respects and gratitude for the heroism to those involved in Chornobyl disaster management. 5 740 47 Ukrainian Politics
Clash between Chornobyl survivors and police erupts outside Rada: law enforcers blocked entrance to building. PHOTOS Chornobyl victims on the rally outside the Ukrainian parliament attempted to storm the entrance to the building but were stopped by the police. 102 474 467 Incidents
April 26 marks 30th anniversary of Chornobyl tragedy in Ukraine Today, April 26, is the day of the 30th anniversary of the disaster in the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. 11 028 58 Incidents
Chornobyl veterans and victims demand drawing back their perks and social benefits outside Cabinet Chornobyl cleanup workers and victims hold a rally outside the building of the Cabinet of Ministers in Kyiv. 29 703 207 Kyiv News
Chornobyl Victims Protesting at the Verkhovna Rada Protected by Police Cordon. PHOTO The liquidators of the Chernobyl accident came to the walls of Parliament in defense of their rights. 19 749 117 Previously in trend: Chernobyl protests
Donetsk Mayor Honored Chornobyl Victims in Strip Club. PHOTOS Donetsk Mayor Oleksandr Lukianchenko arranged a memorial dinner in honor of the Chornobyl liquidators Day at a local strip bar. 11 759 70 Oddities
Azarov and Rybak’s Security Did not Allow Chernobyl Victims to Lay Flowers at the Monument The Union of Chernobyl is angry that they were not allowed to lay flowers at the monument to Chernobyl victims together with Azarov and Rybak. 9 849 51 Ukrainian Politics
Afghan Veterans and Chornobyl Victims are Preparing for Protests due to Budget 2013 The state budget provides for the reduction of funding for all programs for Chornobyl victims. Also the main financial document significantly reduces funding to provide Afghan veterans with housing. 18 209 182 Previously in trend: Budget 2013 Chernobyl protests