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Oleh Sentsov, renowned Ukrainian filmmaker and former Kremlin prisoner, continues to make headlines not only for his cinematic achievements but also for his valor in defending Ukraine. Sentsov received the prestigious French Legion of Honor in 2024, acknowledging his courage and resilience. His involvement on the frontlines, particularly in the battle near Avdiivka with the 47th Brigade, underscores his commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty. His testimony at the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission and his acceptance of international awards such as the Sakharov Prize and the Magnitsky Human Rights Award further spotlight his advocacy against human rights abuses. As an enduring symbol of resistance against oppression, Sentsov's actions and words continue to inspire and resonate globally, reflecting his unyielding spirit and dedication to justice and freedom.
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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. 100 000 174 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. 89 993 444 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. 89 540 405
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. 84 664 138 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Court sentenced Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov to 20 years in prison. VIDEO The North-Caucasus district military court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, has convicted Crimean prisoners Oleh Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko. 77 258 730
"I am citizen of Ukraine. I was on Maidan, and it's my greatest deed" - Sentsov in Russian court The North Caucasus military court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, proceeded with the trial against Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, accused by Russia of terrorism and creation of a Right Sector (Ukrainian military-political movement - ed.) chapter in Crimea. 77 196 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Sentsov and Kolchenko sing anthem of Ukraine after verdict delivered. VIDEO Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko started singing the national anthem of Ukraine, after the verdict was pronounced. 63 745 378 Previously in trend: 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. 61 955 337 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict
“We were repeatedly proposed to exchange Russian GRU operatives for Savchenko,” - Advisor to the SBU Chairman Advisor to the Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine Yurii Tandit said that he was repeatedly contacted with the proposal to exchange Nadiya Savchenko for the two detained operatives of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). 51 858 212 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives
Parliamentary coalition seeks to punish MP Muraiev for calling Sentsov a terrorist Ukrainian lawmakers demand that their colleague Yevhen Muraiev publicly apologize to Oleh Sentsov and other political prisoners held in Russian jails. 51 100 228
Crimean filmmaker pleads not guilty in terrorism trial in Russia: "This is not real trial for me. Do whatever you want". VIDEO Trial against Crimean filmmaker Oleh Sentsov started in Moscow. 50 025 197
PGO initiates probe into MP Muraiev's statements about Sentsov identified as high treason The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) launched investigation into statements made by Ukrainian MP Yevhen Muraiev regarding filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who has been on a hunger strike in a Russian prison for the third consecutive week. 49 836 218 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Prisoners swap: Ukrainian political prisoners, POW sailors on their way home Newly-elected Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Riaboshapka said that Ukrainian political prisoners, including Oleh Sentsov, Volodymyr Balukh, and Pavlo Hryb, are returning to Ukraine. 49 535 452
Key prosecution witness against Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov withdrew his testimony One of key prosecution witnesses in Sentsov-Kolchenko case Hennadiy Afanasyev refused to testify against them and announced he had been testifying under pressure. 48 480 138
"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. 42 644 228 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Poroshenko urges Putin to release Ukrainian hostages, intensify efforts within Normandy Four In today’s phone conversation with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko underscored the importance of Ombudsperson Denisova’s admission to Oleh Sentsov and other Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia. 41 395 237 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. 40 141 159 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Ombudsperson Denisova fails to visit Sentsov: "We were told to leave prison" The chief of Russian Labytnangi-based correctional facility, where Crimea-born Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov is held, gave Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova no consent to visit the filmmaker on June 15. 34 189 94 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Lawyer Massi Nayem was seriously wounded at front Ukrainian military lawyer Masi Nayem was seriously wounded at the front. 33 241 42 Previously in trend: War
Ex-Kremlin political prisoner Balukh hospitalized after being beaten – Sentsov Former political prisoner of the Kremlin, public activist Volodymyr Balukh was beaten on the night of September 8, Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov said. 31 934 211
Russian court sentences Crimean activist from Ukraine to seven years Ukrainian citizen Oleksii Chirnii, accused by Putin's regime of preparing a terrorist attack on May 9, 2014 in Simferopol, was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in a penal colony. 31 177 345
Fighters of 47th brigade under command of Oleh Sentsov in captured Russian trenches. VIDEO The soldiers of the 47th SMB "Magura" successfully stormed the position of the Russian occupiers. 29 597 40 Previously in trend: War
"Oleh looks so much older and he’s lost so much weight," – Sentsov’s cousin-sister dwelled on her visit to prison Natalia Kaplan, the cousin-sister of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov disclosed details of her visiting the hunger-striking filmmaker in the Russian jail. 26 780 124 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. 24 913 64 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Lawmaker Yemets: Showing respect for courage of Kremlin-held Ukrainian prisoners by standing on their feet, Polish MPs pass resolution calling to release them. VIDEO&DOCUMENT The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution urging Russia to release Ukrainian political prisoners. Polish lawmakers voted standing on their feet as a sign of respect for the courage of the Ukrainian prisoners unlawfully convicted by the Kremlin. 24 880 82 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Russian ombudsperson releases latest Sentsov's photos, claims he's active, watches TV, reads books. PHOTOS Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova posted latest photos of unlawfully convicted Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov provided by her Russian counterpart Tatiana Moskalkova. 24 566 86 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. 24 529 57 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. 24 423 116 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Council of Europe chief formally requested Russia's Putin to pardon Sentsov Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjorn Jagland filed a petition to President Vladimir Putin of Russia for pardoning a hunger-striking Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, unlawfully convicted on trumped-up "terrorism" charges. 21 875 67 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Lie about situation at front has consequences, it must be stopped - Sentsov Ukrainian filmmaker, former Kremlin prisoner, who is now defending Ukraine, Oleh Sentsov, spoke about the situation at the front. 21 709 66 Previously in trend: War
Peskov says Russia has no intent to release Sentsov at Jagland's request Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian president, says he is not aware if the Kremlin has received the petition of Secretary-General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland to pardon Oleh Sentsov but notes that it is not a prerequisite for any legal action from the point of view of the Russian legislation. 20 885 70 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. 20 425 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Russia’s Penitentiary Service admits Sentsov’s Ukrainian citizenship, - lawyer Dinze. DOCUMENT Dmitry Dinze, the attorney of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who is serving his sentence in a high-security prison in Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, made public a certificate issued by the Office of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia saying that filmmaker is a citizen of Ukraine. 20 172 55 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. 19 959 69 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). 18 110 38 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia
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. 17 532 237 Previously in trend: Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict
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. 17 469 50 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. 16 929 60 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in 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. 16 883 67 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict
Stephen King calls to free Sentsov: "Time is running out, and he may die for his views" Famous American writer Stephen King calls for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov unjustly held in Russia for his political views. 16 626 50 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Sentsov-Savchenko list to be published in near future, - Minister Klimkin Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin says that work on Sentsov-Savchenko list is underway, with European and American counterparts being involved. 16 549 117
Zabuzhko and Sentsov awarded with French Legion of Honor - Ambassador Ponsen solemnly presented awards. PHOTOS French Ambassador Etienne de Poncins presented the highest French award, the Legion of Honour, to writer and publicist Oksana Zabuzhko and film director and writer, a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleg Sentsov. 15 566 169
"Oleh wrote he’s near the end. And it is not about his liberation at all," – Sentsov’s cousin-sister on political prisoner’s ill-health Natalia Kaplan, cousin-sister of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov says he is in grave condition. 15 308 107 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Sentsov, Kolchenko provided with temporary accommodation It is planned to provide ex-prisoners of Kremlin with permanent accommodation as they cannot return home to occupied Crimea. 15 192 122
Battle of Oleg Sentsov’s assault group of the 47th Brigade near Avdiivka in October 2023. VIDEO Video footage of a battle between Ukrainian soldiers from the 47th Magura Brigade and Russian occupiers near Avdiivka in October this year. Repelling the invaders’ assault, several soldiers were wounded. Among them was Ukrainian filmmaker and former Russian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov. 15 147 93 Previously in trend: War
US calls Russia to immediately allow Ukraine’s ombudsperson access to Sentsov, Balukh The U.S. is appalled that Russia has not allowed Ukraine’s ombudsperson access to Ukrainian activist Oleh Sentsov and Volodymyr Balukh unjustly held by the Kremlin. 15 029 46 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. 14 885 35 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. 14 797 54 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
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