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"While you’ll be watching football matches, Russia will continue killing Ukrainians in Donbas," - 128th Brigade commander appeals to football fans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018. VIDEO Colonel Serhii Sobko, the commander of the 128-th Mountain Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army, called the football fans not to trust Russia and its attempts to sell itself as a civilized country by holding FIFA World Cup 2018 as it keeps waging war against Ukraine in the Donbas while many Ukrainian political prisoners are being held in Russian jails. 08.06.18 11:37 42 479 228 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian MP Muraiev calls Sentsov terrorist and "a person who plotted arson and bomb attacks" Owner of the pro-Russian NewsOne TV channel, non-affiliated Ukrainian lawmaker Yevhen Muraiev, who once was a member of the Party of Regions, called political prisoner Oleh Sentsov a terrorist. 08.06.18 14:08 89 678 444 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov thanks G7 leaders for their aid to Ukraine. PHOTO Ukrainian political prisoner, filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who went on a hunger strike in a Russian prison 23 days ago, wrote a letter to G7 leaders. 05.06.18 17:50 6 114 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Buns for Putin": activists hold rally in support of Sentsov outside Kyiv-based Russian embassy. VIDEO&PHOTOS Activists gathered Russian embassy in Kyiv to support Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov who went on a hunger strike in the Russian prison. 24.05.18 17:01 7 096 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Oleh Sentsov’s death will be a disgrace to Russia": 130 Russian scientists, celebrities call to set Ukrainian filmmaker free More than 130 scientists and celebrities have signed on to the joint statement by the Free Word Association NGO, St. Petersburg PEN Club, and Free Historical Society calling to release Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov. 22.05.18 09:53 16 861 60 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Unlawfully convicted Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov goes on hunger strike Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who is serving his sentence in a Russian penal colony, went on a hunger strike demanding to release all the Ukrainians jailed in Russia and in annexed Crimea. 16.05.18 12:56 14 827 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry sends Russian Federation a note over Sentsov's health deterioration Ukrainian Foreign Ministry filed a note to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to failing health of unlawfully convicted Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov. 21.03.18 13:19 5 729 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russians place Sentsov in punishment cell, - human rights activist Ukrainian political prisoner, filmmaker Oleh Sentsov was placed in a punishment cell in Russian penal colony where he was brought to serve his sentence. 13.11.17 19:09 9 899 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

We're out, the fight goes on. We need to get Sentsov back, - Chiygoz Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Akhtem Chiygoz said he intends to keep fighting for human rights in Ukraine and release of Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia after he returns to Ukraine. 26.10.17 14:49 20 326 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov was probably transferred from Yakutsk to Irkutsk high-security colony, - human rights activist Ukrainian director, political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who, according to the most recently confirmed official information, was in the colony of Yakutsk, could have been transferred to a high-security prison in the city of Irkutsk, Russia. 08.09.17 11:28 5 419 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Pussy Riot held event in support of Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov. VIDEO Activists from Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist protest punk rock group, unfolded a Free Sentsov banner in the Russian city of Yakutsk in support of Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian film director and political prisoner jailed in Russia. 07.08.17 15:54 24 301 116 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Happy Birthday, Oleh!" - activists held solidarity event for Ukrainian hostage in Kremlin Oleh Sentsov. PHOTOS+VIDEO The event was held on July 13, the birthday of Oleh Sentsov, Ukrainian filmmaker held by the Kremlin as a political prisoner. 13.07.17 17:53 5 963 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Meryl Streep supported campaign for release of Russia-imprisoned director Sentsov. PHOTO U.S. actress Meryl Streep has voiced support for Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov, who had been illegally sentenced in Russia. 01.05.17 12:36 24 475 57 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

European Film Academy calls on Russia to release Sentsov The European Film Academy called on the Russian authorities to release the Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison. 12.02.17 12:29 2 919 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Pussy Riot member Alekhina supported Sentsov at European Film Awards Maria Alekhina, member of Russian well-known Pussy Riot band, summoned to support Ukrainian filmmaker and political prisoner in Russia Oleh Sentsov at the European Film Awards ceremony in the Polish city of Wroclaw. 11.12.16 16:22 9 318 22 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Putin: "Sentsov is convicted for devoting his life to terrorism" Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov is convicted not for his occupation, but for dedicating his life to terrorism. 02.12.16 16:40 99 860 174 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Hollywood star Johnny Depp shows support for Oleh Sentsov. PHOTO The Voice Project activists have launched Imprisoned for Art campaign that allows famous actors and musicians to draw attention to the fate of their colleagues from around the world who have found themselves behind bars for political reasons. 16.11.16 22:00 84 545 138 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian director Loznytsia awarded at Leipzig film festival. PHOTO Ukrainian filmmaker Serhii Loznitsa won the prestigious Golden Dove in the International Competition Long Documentary and Animated Film with the film “Austerlitz” at DOK Leipzig. 06.11.16 17:48 7 460 6 Society

"All I want is to see Oleh at large, hug my son. I’d love to live to see it," - Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov's mother. VIDEO Mother of Russian-held Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov Liudmyla expects the Ukrainian authorities to contribute to his release and hopes to live to see her son’s return. 02.11.16 17:54 7 297 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov transferred to punishment cell for 15 days, - Deputy Minister of Justice Petukhov Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, who was illegally convicted in Russia, has been transferred to a punishment cell for 15 days. 22.10.16 17:56 7 974 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Cabinet approves Savchenko-Sentsov sanction list The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted a list of persons involved in illegal actions against Nadiia Savchenko, Oleh Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko, who may fall under personal sanctions, including economic restrictions, for consideration by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). 12.08.16 19:50 18 043 38 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia's Supreme Court refuses to reconsider case of Ukrainian film director Sentsov The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation refused to reconsider the sentence for Oleh Sentsov, stipulating for 20 years in penal colony. 01.06.16 16:53 3 205 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Return of Savchenko is start of struggle. We need to return Sentsov, Kolchenko, and other hostages, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has thanked the global community for efforts aimed at release of Nadiia Savchenko. 25.05.16 17:39 14 743 54 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov and Kolchenko filled out extradition documents, - journalist Ukrainian hostages Oleh Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko held by the Russian Federation have filled out documents necessary for their extradition in Ukraine. 01.05.16 13:59 19 908 69 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia's Justice Ministry considers possibility of transferring Sentsov, Kolchenko, Afanasiev, and Soloshenko to Ukraine The Federal Penitentiary Service will form a proposal for the Ministry of Justice on the transfer of four illegally convicted Ukrainians to Kyiv for serving the sentence in the homeland. 08.04.16 18:16 17 426 50 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ministry of Justice entered talks with Russia on release of Sentsov, Kolchenko, Afanasiev, and Soloshenko The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has started negotiations on release of four Ukrainian political prisoners - Oleh Sentsov, Oleksandr Kolchenko, Hennadii Afanasiev, and Yurii Soloshenko - from Russian captivity. 07.04.16 21:00 3 226 10 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Poroshenko enacts NSDC decision on personal sanctions against individuals involved in mock trials of Savchenko, Sentsov and Kolchenko The head of state signed Decree No. 121/2016 that puts into effect the NSDC's decision of March 25, 2016 "on imposition of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals involved in illegal actions regarding Nadiia Savchenko, Oleh Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko." 30.03.16 20:20 6 037 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Cassational appeal filed against Sentsov and Kolchenko's verdict, - lawyer The defense of Ukrainian political prisoners Oleksandr Kolchenko and Oleh Sentsov has appealed their sentences in the Supreme Court of Russia. 28.03.16 14:40 2 244 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

NSDC approved Savchenko-Sentsov sanctions list, - Tseholko The National Security and Defense Council has approved a list of persons involved in violating the rights of Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadiia Savchenko for imposing sanctions against them. 25.03.16 20:45 6 812 22 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

We will not stop at Savchenko List. New list of persons involved in torture of 11 Ukrainian political prisoners being prepared, - Poroshenko Ukraine will take every effort for the release of all Ukrainian hostages held in Russian prisons on trumped-up charges. 18.03.16 17:46 4 159 32 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia breeds fear and repression in Crimea. International partners should sustain constant pressure on Kremlin, - Human Rights Watch Russian authorities have created a pervasive climate of fear and repression in Crimea in the two years since it has occupied the peninsula, Human Rights Watch said today. It is crucial for key international actors to keep Crimea’s drastically deteriorating human rights situation high on their agendas. 18.03.16 15:35 5 976 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

"A clear message must be sent to Vladimir Putin: release Nadiia Savchenko or face sanctions," - Senator McCain. VIDEO Russian President Vladimir Putin must receive a clear signal that new sanctions will be imposed against Russia if Ukrainian people's deputy Nadiia Savchenko is not freed. 17.03.16 15:55 11 857 73 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

'I call on Russia to immediately release Nadiia Savchenko and other Ukrainian nationals who have been illegally detained', - Wallström Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Margot Wallström has called on Russia to immediately release Savchenko and other Ukrainian nationals illegally detained on numerous occasions. 13.03.16 17:43 6 503 67 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian Justice Ministry confirms Ukraine’s request to hand over four Ukrainian political prisoners, including Sentsov The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation has confirmed it received the request from Ukraine regarding handover of four convicted Ukrainian citizens. 11.03.16 12:05 13 529 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Chelyabinsk human rights activists met with Sentsov before his transportation to Yakutia. VIDEO (in Russian) Human rights activists were allowed to meet in Chelyabinsk detention facility No. 1 with Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov sentenced by Russian court to 20 years in prison. 26.02.16 21:06 24 882 64 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian GRU operatives Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov may be exchanged for Sentsov and Kolchenko, - lawyer Yurii Hrabovskyi, lawyer of captive operative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian General Staff Alexander Aleksandrov, stated that he talked to negotiator Volodymyr Ruban about a possible exchange of the detained Russian servicemen for Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, or Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko. 14.01.16 16:42 8 500 62 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"See you at home," - Sentsov and Kolchenko wrote letter to Nadiya Savchenko. DOCUMENT Ukrainian political prisoners illegally held in Russia Oleh Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko received letters from another imprisoned Ukrainian Nadiya Savchenko and New Year greetings from President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 13.01.16 10:33 7 699 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Poroshenko calls for releasing all Ukrainian hostages illegally held by Russia and its militants in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a phone conversation with the leaders of Germany, France and Russian Federation and highlighted the necessity of providing immediate access to the occupied territories for all international humanitarian missions, inter alia, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors without Borders. 30.12.15 16:56 4 784 78 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia's rock legend Grebenshchikov calls for release of Sentsov, Kolchenko, and Afanasiev. PHOTOS Famous Russian musician Boris Grebenshchikov signed a letter to the prosecutor general of the Russian Federation, asking him to take urgent measures and repeal sentences against Ukrainians Oleh Sentsov, Oleksandr Kolchenko, and Hennadii Afanasiev. 14.12.15 21:05 40 102 159 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Poroshenko told reporters he would not dismiss Shokin and Muzhenko President Poroshenko refuses to fire Prosecutor General Shokin and Chief of General Staff Muzhenko, and says the constitutional reform is inevitable. 04.12.15 11:58 89 410 405 Ukrainian Politics

Foreign Ministry urges Russia to stop reprisals against Ukrainian political prisoners Such actions of the Russian side are beyond the scope of law and morality. 13.11.15 16:48 4 836 16 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

If Minsk’s implementation postponed to 2016, sanctions should be extended as well, - US Ambassador Pyatt U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt predicts that if the deadline for the implementation of the agreements reached in Minsk (Belarus) is extended to 2016, the sanctions imposed against Russia will be also extended to 2016. 13.11.15 17:39 9 624 89 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

NSDC sanctions against Russia to affect 400 individuals and more than 100 legal entities, - Foreign Ministry The sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine against Russia on Sept. 2 will affect 400 individuals and more than 100 entities. 15.09.15 11:58 16 853 67 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Kremlin cannot confirm negotiations on exchange of Sentsov and Kolchenko for captured Russian commandoes Russian president’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated he could not confirm the information spread by the media that Moscow has allegedly offered Kyiv to exchange filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko for captive Russian special forces operatives Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev. 14.09.15 23:03 6 570 144 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Russia proposes to exchange Sentsov and Kolchenko for detained GRU commandoes Representatives of the Russian Federation proposed to exchange Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko convicted in Russia for Russian special forces officers Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev detained in Ukraine. 13.09.15 11:05 61 862 337 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Resolution urging Russia to release Sentsov and Kolchenko submitted to European Parliament The European Parliament is committed to hold a debate and adopt a resolution on Russia’s violation of international law and illegal abduction and detention of foreign citizens, including Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko. 04.09.15 16:41 3 763 64 Previously in trend: Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Unlawfully convicted by Russia Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov’s first story book published The first story book by Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Russian court yesterday, Aug. 25, has come out. 26.08.15 10:27 7 758 68 Incidents

United States strongly condemns sentencing of Sentsov and Kolchenko, - Department of State The United States strongly condemns the Aug. 25 sentencing of famous Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko in a Russian military court to 20 and 10 years, respectively, on groundless allegations of plotting terrorist attacks and other subversive activities in Russian-occupied Crimea. 26.08.15 08:32 17 481 237 Previously in trend: Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict