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Euromaidan case: Court closes proceedings against 4 "Berkut" chiefs and ex-MIA official due to expiry of statute of limitations. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv closed criminal proceedings against four "Berkut" chiefs and the former head of the Public Security Department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyiv, Oleh Marynenko, in the cases of the dispersal of Euromaidan on 30 November and 1 December 2013. 24.05.24 12:12 3 996 79 Incidents

Tenth anniversary of Revolution of Dignity: Vadym Titushko is currently fighting in Armed Forces of Ukraine, as part of the 72nd Brigade. PHOTO Vadym Titushko, whose surname added a new term "titushky" to the Ukrainian language after the story of the attack on journalists, is currently fighting as part of the 72nd Brigade "Black Cossacks". He is a junior sergeant, a division commander. 23.11.23 19:50 45 322 173 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary War

Day of Dignity and Freedom: Heroes of Heavenly Hundred were commemorated in center of Kyiv. PHOTOS Today, November 21, on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred were commemorated in the center of Kyiv. 21.11.22 18:31 3 401 22 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Ukraine leaders lay flowers at monument to Hrushevsky. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has paid tribute to President of the Ukrainian People's Republic Mykhailo Hrushevsky and laid flowers at the monument to him in Kyiv. 22.01.21 11:35 3 048 34 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian president meets with Euromaidan participants. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi met on December 5 with former students who organized Euromaidan protests and were injured in the center of Kyiv on the night of November 29-30, 2013, the presidential press service has reported. 06.12.19 11:57 19 519 301 Ukrainian Politics

Memorial service for fallen heroes of Heavenly Hundred held in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Priests held a service in remembrance of the activists murdered during the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014. 20.02.18 17:17 6 539 14 Incidents

Individual charged with murder of journalist Veremii gets two-year suspended sentence. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv sentenced Yurii Krysin to a two-year suspended sentence. He faces a four-year prison term in case of breaching probation conditions. 22.12.17 15:14 17 587 144 Oddities

Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti hosted rally commemorating Revolution of Dignity beginning. VIDEO+PHOTOS The members of the civil initiative to punish those involved in crackdown on protesters on Nov. 30, 2013 held a rally on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti in downtown Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the forceful breaking up of the students’ demonstration that triggered the Revolution of Dignity. 30.11.17 10:31 16 041 119 Society

Memorial service marking Revolution of Dignity anniversary held in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The activists and relatives of those killed or injured during Euromaidan held a memorial service and laid flowers to mark the 4th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity on the alley of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred in Kyiv at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21. 21.11.17 15:24 11 007 27 Kyiv News

ATO fighters Remembrance Alley unveiled in Dnipro. VIDEO+PHOTOS On May 12, a unique Remembrance Alley dedicated to Heroes killed during Revolution of Dignity and ATO (anti-terrorist operation) was unveiled in Dnipro. The Alley is designed to become the largest memorial in Ukraine. 12.05.17 11:19 39 260 75 Ukrainian Politics

Ex-Berkut fighter Honcharenko, suspect in Maidan massacre case, released from remand prison. PHOTO The Appeals Court of Kyiv ruled on April 6 to release former Berkut officer Vitalii Honcharenko from custody. 06.04.17 17:20 42 049 131 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Tribute to Heavenly Hundred Heroes: people continue bringing flowers and candles to Maidan. PHOTOS A memorial event to honor the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who died defending the freedom of Ukraine on Nezalezhnosti Square three years ago, as well as other patriots fallen in the ongoing struggle for Ukrainian independence took place in downtown Kyiv on Friday night, Feb. 20. 20.02.17 20:20 25 881 53 Society

Paris Opera singer, Ukrainian Wassyl Slipak awarded Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Ukrainian opera signer, volunteer fighter, participant of the Revolution of Dignity Wassyl Slipak, who was killed in the Donbas in summer 2016. 20.02.17 14:28 22 897 71 Ukrainian Politics

Memory of Ukrainian activists killed on Maidan honored in downtown Washington. PHOTOS A memorial ceremony for the heroes of Heavenly Hundred who died defending Ukraine’s freedom on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti three years ago and those who perished in Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for its independence was held in Washington, D.C. 20.02.17 10:43 10 984 3 Incidents

Memory of Heavenly Hundred Heroes honored in Kyiv. PHOTOS A march in the memory of the heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, killed at Maidan Nezalezhnosti on Feb. 18-20, 2014, was held today in Kyiv. 18.02.17 17:05 55 305 108 Society

Court recognizes opening in helmet of Maidan activist Holodniuk as entry hole. PHOTOS The hole in the helmet of Ustym Holodniuk, a Maidan activist killed in February 2014 in Kyiv, has been named an entry. 17.01.17 17:24 69 266 119 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

"Without pomp, angels and kalyna; simple and straightforward," - Ivano-Frankivsk unveils new Heavenly Hundred monument. PHOTOS A memorial sign dedicated to the Heavenly Hundred has been unveiled in Ivano-Frankivsk. 23.11.16 12:15 50 887 43 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Corruption of Yanukovych's regime led to war crimes in Donbas, Crimea, - Lutsenko in The Hague. PHOTOS Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko says the corruption flourishing during the regime of ex-President Viktor Yanukovych subsequently led to war crimes in the Russian-occupied Donbas and Crimea. 23.11.16 00:10 15 483 52 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family Investigation of crimes against Maidan

"The country is changing but not as fast as we would like it to," - Kyiv residents commemorate Heavenly Hundred Heroes. PHOTOS+VIDEO Flowers were laid and a commemoration served near the Heavenly Hundred Heroes Cross in Kyiv on Nov. 21, the Day of Dignity and Freedom. The event was attended by clergy, families of the fallen heroes, those wounded in the Maidan events and other activists. 21.11.16 13:00 38 712 132 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Judge Melnychuk, supporter of Euromaidan ban, successfully assessed by qualification commission. PHOTO The High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (VKKS) has found no reasons to deny Volodymyr Melnychuk's lifetime appointment to the post of judge. Melnychuk is known for supporting the court decision prohibiting public rallies in downtown Kyiv in late 2013-early 2014. 07.11.16 15:22 32 415 141 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Fallen heroes for Ukraine's independence commemorated in Kyiv. PHOTOS A commemoration event for "all those who died for the independence of Ukraine" was held at the cross honoring the Heavenly Hundred on Instytutska Street in Kyiv today. 08.10.16 11:16 9 197 41 Society

"It was cut into pieces and hidden in Kyiv," – MP Ariev shows weapons employed by former Berkut commandos against Euromaidan protesters. PHOTOS The investigators have also identified persons who evacuated Berkut soldiers from Kyiv immediately after carnage on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti. 14.07.16 14:01 137 984 125 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

U.S. citizen and millionaire Mark Paslawsky participated in ‘Heavenly Hundred’ assault at Instytutska Street with tyre and shield on Feb. 20, 2014. PHOTOS Unique images from Euromaidan, featuring U.S. citizen Mark Paslawsky with a tyre and a shield participating in the ‘Heavenly Hundred’ assault at Instytutska Street in Kyiv on Feb. 18, 2014, have been found recently. Later, Paslawsky enlisted as a volunteer and went on to fight for Ukraine in the Donbas. Patriot of Ukraine, hero Mark Paslawsky was killed in August 2014 in Ilovaisk. 29.02.16 16:40 171 138 113 Previously in trend: War

"They stole almost everything," - The Daily Mail published photos of looted Pshonka's mansion. PHOTOS Photos showing how looters plundered the mansion of former Ukrainian President Yanukovych's Prosecutor General Pshonka have been released on the Internet. 26.02.16 17:32 87 044 229 Ukrainian Politics

In remembrance of Heavenly Hundred. The most shocking and tragic pictures of Euromaidan protests. PHOTOS The bloody and tragic events of the Euromaidan protests that later went down in the history of contemporary Ukraine as the Revolution of Dignity should remain forever in the memory of all Ukrainians as a symbol of struggle for the European future of the country. 21.02.16 14:44 92 013 235 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko and his spouse honored memory of Heavenly Hundred heroes. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and his spouse Maryna Poroshenko have honored memory of the Heavenly Hundred victims killed on Instytutska St. two years ago. 20.02.16 10:54 41 180 302 Ukrainian Politics

Fragments of 23 AK-47 rifles used by Berkut in Maidan shooting found in Kyiv, - GPU. PHOTOS Weapons used by Berkut in Maidan shooting during the Revolution of Dignity was found in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. 06.02.16 17:05 102 711 207 Ukrainian Politics

Wounded Euromaidan hero Volodymyr Honcharovskyi requires assistance: "He never walked again, suffers from acute pain". PHOTOS Activists urge to provide assistance to a Euromaidan hero, who has been unsuccessfully trying to cure the injuries he received during attacks on Euromaidan protesters Feb. 20, 2014. 28.01.16 12:01 50 323 51 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded

Berkut soldiers suspected of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not even showed up for recertification. DOCUMENT Four members of Berkut riot police suspected of commission of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not been recertified to National police, as the Prosecutor General's Office claimed. The order on their reassignment to the positions in National police is dated Nov. 7 when all the police officers automatically became temporary members of the National police. The recertification itself actually began in December. 14.01.16 12:07 12 176 41 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Court extends pretrial detention of former Chief of Kyiv SBU Shchoholiev heading anti-terrorist operation against Maidan activists Feb. 18-20, 2014. PHOTO General Shchoholiev decided to carry out the police anti-terrorist operation to crack down protesters in the center of Kyiv Feb. 18, 2014. In particular, he is suspected of giving the order to storm the House of Trade Unions. 18.11.15 11:39 8 819 21 Incidents

Berkut riot police commander Antonov reinstated by court, - PGO The court allowed Berkut company commander Yevhen Antonov, who took part in the dispersal of rally on Maidan on Nov. 30, 2013, to return to work, without taking into account the actual circumstances of criminal proceedings. 24.10.15 00:08 43 191 359 Ukrainian Politics

SBU seizes Russian secret services' equipment used to eavesdrop opposition leaders and activists during the Maidan. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine seized a set of equipment on July 18 that had been used for wiretapping of opposition leaders and activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 20.07.15 12:18 59 800 97 Incidents

Berkut officers trial feels dramatic while examination is under way. PHOTOS On Wednesday, July 16, the Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv started examination of complainants within judicial proceeding against two Berkut special police force officers Pavlo Abroskin and Serhii Zinchenko. 16.07.15 22:03 63 846 239 Ukrainian Politics

Two MPs tried to prevent searches in the premises of Oplot organized crime group in Kharkiv. PHOTOS A large-scale special operation of the Police Criminal Investigation Department in conjunction with the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine is being held in Kharkiv under the criminal case that has been opened with regard to the events that took place in January 2014 in Kyiv. 22.06.15 20:41 135 361 139 Incidents

Rada elected judges who persecuted Euromaidan protesters: some activists also voted for their appointment, - journalist. DOCUMENT On May 21, people’s deputies voted on appointment of judges. Among those elected there were judges who sentenced activists of Euromaidan and Demalians political party for having picketed Mezhyhiria [former president Yanukovych’s residence – Ed.]. These judges have also banned protest actions during Euromaidan events in different regions of Ukraine. Among the deputies who voted for their appointment, there were those who used to be the Euromaidan activists themselves. 02.06.15 14:28 40 610 189 Ukrainian Politics

Show trial of Euromaidan activist who allegedly beaten up riot policemen was staged in Crimea. PHOTOS On April 20, the first hearing in the case of Euromaidan activist Oleksandr Kostenko commenced in Simferopol, Crimea. He is accused of causing bodily harm to Berkut policeman on the Maidan in Kyiv in February 2014. 20.04.15 13:59 110 808 663 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

European leaders who arrived to Kyiv for Dignity march examine captured military equipment from Russia. PHOTOS President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Slovak Republic Andrej Kiska, and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have already arrived to Kyiv to participate in Dignity march. 22.02.15 13:36 94 955 188 Ukrainian Politics

‘Rays of Dignity’ shine in downtown Kyiv on Maidan revolution anniversary. VIDEO + PHOTOS During the commemoration of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred symbolic "Rays of dignity" lit up around Kyiv’s central square. 20.02.15 23:58 120 608 855 Ukrainian Politics

One year after Maidan execution. PHOTOS Images of Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, one year after the bloody shootout of the peaceful demonstrators. 19.02.15 16:30 93 930 277 Photo News

Explosion occurred near Euromaidan activists’ office in Odesa. PHOTOS Intense explosion took place Tuesday night in the heart of Odesa on 36 Zhukovskii Street, where the Euromaidan activist Mark Hordienko’s "Council of Public Security" is situated. 23.12.14 22:20 67 555 276 Incidents

New Bullet Attached to Investigation of Maidan Assassinations. People Were Shot Dead at Point Blank Range. General Prosecutor’s Office Still Has Not Collected All Evidence - Butusov. PHOTOS A new bullet appeared in the case of the Nebesna Sotnia shooting. The General Prosecutor’s Office still has not collected all the evidence and interviewed all the witnesses. 15.12.14 12:52 143 340 195 Incidents

10,000 Maidan Self Defense Activists Marched Through Downtown Kyiv. PHOTO + VIDEO About 10 thousand activists of the Maidan Self Defense held a solemn procession in honor of the anniversary of the Euromaidan. 21.11.14 23:08 129 331 508 Photo News

Mariupol Residents Commemorated Heroes of Maidan and Prayed for Ukrainian Future. PHOTOS The Mariupol residents gathered in the central square of the city today to celebrate the Day of Dignity and Liberty. 21.11.14 17:20 19 934 50 Incidents

Hague Tribunal Delegation Arrives to Kyiv to Investigate Maidan Shootings. PHOTOS Prosecutor General of Ukraine Vitaly Yarema met the delegation of the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which arrived to Ukraine on a working visit. 12.11.14 15:13 49 921 83 Ukrainian Politics

Tires Are Burning on the Maidan Once Again. Remaining Activists Resists Clean Up. PHOTOS The remaining activists at the Maidan lit up tires, protesting against the stripping of the barricades and the tent city on the corner of Khreshchatyk Street and the Maidan Square in the direction of the European Square. 07.08.14 10:33 169 658 961 World