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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,авдіївка,бій 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. 15 065 93 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

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

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

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

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 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. 24 798 82 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ombudsperson Denisova fails to visit Sentsov: "We were told to leave prison" 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. 34 105 94 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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

Parliamentary coalition seeks to punish MP Muraiev for calling Sentsov a terrorist 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. 50 962 228 Incidents

"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 "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. 42 479 228 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian MP Muraiev calls Sentsov terrorist and "a person who plotted arson and bomb attacks" 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. 89 678 444 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"Buns for Putin": activists hold rally in support of Sentsov outside Kyiv-based Russian embassy. VIDEO&PHOTOS "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. 7 096 15 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

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

pussy riot сенцов 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. 24 301 116 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

митинг сенцов "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. 5 963 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

путин 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. 99 860 174 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

людмила сенцова "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. 7 297 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

маккейн "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. 11 857 73 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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

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

сенцов кольченко приговор 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. 63 678 378 Previously in trend: Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

сенцов sentsov 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. 77 149 730 Incidents

сенцов "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. 77 139 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сенцов 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. 49 978 197 Ukrainian Politics