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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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Сенцов про ситуацію на фронті 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. 21 637 66 Previously in trend: War

сенцов 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. 24 882 64 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 3 763 64 Previously in trend: Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Macron: Oleg Sentsov is great European. VIDEO Macron: Oleg Sentsov is great European. VIDEO French President Emmanuel Macron has met with Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov, who was released from a Russian prison, on the sidelines of the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg. 6 054 63 Ukrainian Politics

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. 8 500 62 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Oleh Sentsov’s death will be a disgrace to Russia": 130 Russian scientists, celebrities call to set Ukrainian filmmaker free "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. 16 861 60 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Prison staff tries to persuade Sentsov to stop hunger strike but he’ll never let them talk him into this, - lawyer Dinze Prison staff tries to persuade Sentsov to stop hunger strike but he’ll never let them talk him into this, - lawyer Dinze Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov still expects to be released but the chance is increasingly slim. 3 370 59 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

сенцов мерил стрип 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. 24 475 57 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russia’s Penitentiary Service admits Sentsov’s Ukrainian citizenship, - lawyer Dinze. DOCUMENT 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. 20 117 55 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

порошенко 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. 14 743 54 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Stephen King calls to free Sentsov: "Time is running out, and he may die for his views" 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. 16 559 50 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

сенцов кольченко 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. 17 426 50 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian political prisoner Sentsov wins 2018 Sakharov Prize Russian political prisoner Sentsov wins 2018 Sakharov Prize Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker jailed in Russia after opposing Moscow's takeover of his native Crimea, was awarded by the European Parliament with its prestigious 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. 5 780 49 Incidents

US calls Russia to immediately allow Ukraine’s ombudsperson access to Sentsov, Balukh 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. 14 966 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Relapsed thief to witness in Sentsov-Kolchenko trial Another trial session in the case of Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, accused of terrorism, started in the military court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. 13 570 45 Society

Sentsov transferred to Butyrskaya prison Sentsov transferred to Butyrskaya prison Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who had been convicted of terrorism, was transferred to Moscow's Detention Facility No. 2, also known as the Butyrskaya prison. 5 729 43 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. 33 148 42 Previously in trend: War

олег,сенцов 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. 29 553 40 Previously in trend: War

End of Sentsov End of Sentsov's hunger strike means he is in critical condition, Ukraines' ombudsperson says Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner, Liudmyla Denisova says Oleh Sentsov has stopped his nearly five-month hunger strike. 4 652 38 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

сенцов 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). 18 043 38 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov in a letter to human rights activist: "I never expected I could last so long and I do not know how much longer I will. I believe this whole story will have a happy ending against all odds" Sentsov in a letter to human rights activist: "I never expected I could last so long and I do not know how much longer I will. I believe this whole story will have a happy ending against all odds" Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who was unlawfully convicted by the Kremlin on the trumped-up terrorism charges, wrote a letter to human rights activist Zoya Svetova. 7 975 36 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Unlawfully convicted Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov goes on hunger strike 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. 14 827 35 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. 7 974 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov accepts Sakharov Prize in Strasbourg. VIDEO&PHOTOS Sentsov accepts Sakharov Prize in Strasbourg. VIDEO&PHOTOS Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker and former Kremlin prisoner, personally accepted the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which was awarded to him in October 2018. 3 994 33 Society

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. 4 159 32 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." 6 037 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov suffers from heart failure, rheumatism, has liver and kidney issues, - lawyer Dinze Sentsov suffers from heart failure, rheumatism, has liver and kidney issues, - lawyer Dinze Dmitry Dinze, the lawyer of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov unlawfully convicted in Russia, says that his client suffers from heart failure and rheumatism after 142 days of hunger strike. 4 479 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"It is not a spa resort, but I’ve got no scurvy, don’t worry," - first footage with Sentsov shown in two years. VIDEO "It is not a spa resort, but I’ve got no scurvy, don’t worry," - first footage with Sentsov shown in two years. VIDEO Media outlets released unique video with Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov taken hostage by the Kremlin who is held in the Russian prison. 12 602 30 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"I "I'm not sick but hunger-striking and I'm not going to stop," - Sentsov comments on motion to transfer him to Simferopol-based hospital. DOCUMENT (in Russian) Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who was unlawfully convicted in Russia, left a note on the copy of an appeal to transfer him in Simferopol for treatment. 5 273 29 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov accepts Magnitsky Human Rights Award in London. PHOTO Sentsov accepts Magnitsky Human Rights Award in London. PHOTO Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker and former political prisoner, has accepted the Sergei Magnitsky Human Rights Award during the ceremony in London. 3 205 27 Society

Sentsov continues hunger strike, not going to give up, - filmmaker’s sister Sentsov continues hunger strike, not going to give up, - filmmaker’s sister Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who has been on hunger strike since May 14, was taken to intensive care unit last Friday. He is currently in the penal colony’s infirmary but has no intent to end the hunger strike. 9 853 27 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Verdict in Sentsov-Kolchenko case to be delivered tomorrow On Aug. 25, Rostov-on-Don military court will deliver a verdict on Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, accused of terrorism. 4 173 26 Ukrainian Politics

MEPs call Russia to release Sentsov, other Ukrainian political prisoners MEPs call Russia to release Sentsov, other Ukrainian political prisoners The European Parliament passed the resolution calling on the Russian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all illegally detained Ukrainian political prisoners. 9 757 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

чийгоз 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. 20 326 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Verdicts in Sentsov-Kolchenko case ordered by Kremlin, - Foreign Ministry Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns verdicts ruled on Aug. 25 in Russia against Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, who have been sentenced to 20 and 10 years in penal colony, respectively. 5 151 23 Ukrainian Politics

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. 9 318 22 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. 6 812 22 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. 5 976 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

сенцов 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. 9 899 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Arrival of Ukrainians held in Russia expected on Friday Arrival of Ukrainians held in Russia expected on Friday Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chiygoz has announced the release of Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia on Friday, August 30. 4 609 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov’s sister: "Oleh’s lost hope. He feels really sick, does not know how long he Sentsov’s sister: "Oleh’s lost hope. He feels really sick, does not know how long he'll last" Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov unlawfully convicted in Russia does not believe he will ever be released while his health condition is really bad. 2 840 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

савченко сенцов кольченко "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. 7 699 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian penitentiary agency claims Sentsov stopped hunger-striking Russian penitentiary agency claims Sentsov stopped hunger-striking Deputy Chief of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service, Valeriy Maksimenko, said Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov stopped the hunger strike he went on May 14. 2 435 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry sends Russian Federation a note over Sentsov 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. 5 729 18 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. 2 919 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

мид 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. 4 836 16 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sentsov testifies at UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission Sentsov testifies at UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission Ukrainian film director and former Kremlin prisoner Oleg Sentsov has provided testimony to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission. 4 018 16 Previously in trend: Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague

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. 13 529 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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