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Rada’s National Security Committee upholds MP Savchenko membership revoking. PHOTOS+VIDEO At today’s meeting, the members of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense upheld a resolution to expel MP Nadiia Savchenko. 28 602 93 Ukrainian Politics 
Rada's National Security Committee will address PGO on accusing MP Savchenko of high treason MP Ivan Vynnyk earlier called to exclude Savchenko from the committee due to the fact of the high treason. 69 775 272 Ukrainian Politics 
Court indefinitely defers decision on Yanukovych prosecution in absentia. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv has deferred its decision to allow prosecuting fugitive Viktor Yanukovych in absentia under the motion of the Military Prosecutor's Office investigator until the Court of Appeal makes ruling on the case jurisdiction. 8 974 34 Incidents 
"Save Syria": activists demand to punish Syrian, Russian, and Iranian regimes involved into Aleppo massacre. PHOTOS+VIDEO A rally against the war in Syria was held near the Embassy of Syria in Kyiv. 23 146 50 Previously in trend: War 
Kyiv bids final goodbye to Volodymyr Andreshkiv killed in Svitlodarsk bulge. PHOTOS+VIDEO People on Kyiv's Maidan Nezalezhnosti paid their last respects to Ukrainian soldier and hero Volodymyr Andreshkiv killed in combat at the Svitlodarsk salient on Dec. 19, 2016. 52 609 6 Society 
Court releases Okhendovskyi on his own recognizance until Feb. 13. PHOTOS+VIDEO Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) Chairman Mykhailo Okhendovskyi arrived in Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv, which was to impose a pretrial restriction against him. After the hearing, the court released Okhendovskyi on his own recognizance. 30 552 141 Previously in trend: Party of Regions' off-the-book payments 
Christmas tree unveiled in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kyiv City State Administration officials conducted an opening ceremony of the New Year's and Christmas tree at Kyiv’s St. Sofia Square. 29 196 61 Kyiv News 
"Putin, stop bombing babies," - dolls covered with artificial blood brought to Russian embassy in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO A protest against Russian atrocities in Syrian Aleppo is held outside the Russian embassy in Kyiv. The participants intend to draw attention to the children in Aleppo, who suffer at the hands of the Russian army. 22 922 30 Previously in trend: War in Syria 
St. Michael's Monastery in Kyiv sounds its bells to honor Maidan events of three years. VIDEO+PHOTOS The rally to commemorate the events that took place on the Maidan in 2013 was held on St. Michael's Square in Kyiv on Dec. 10. The bells of St. Michael’s Monastery were tolling the Kyiv residents to protect the Maidan for four hours back then. 32 957 173 Kyiv News 
"This is new skin," – Theater on Podil controversial facade presented to public. PHOTOS+VIDEO Today, the historic center of Kyiv hosted the reopening ceremony of the new theater building situated on Andriivskyi Descent, which created considerable stir of the public. 115 630 469 Incidents 
Saakashvili urges supporters to call for early elections. PHOTOS+VIDEO Former Odesa governor Mikheil Saakashvili has urged his supporters who gathered for a rally in Kyiv on Sunday to call for early parliamentary election in Ukraine. 135 019 1 106 Ukrainian Politics 
Activists lift blockade of Lukianivka prison after Yanukovych's interview fails. VIDEO+PHOTOS A picket to prevent the transfer of former Berkut officers accused of killing Maidan activists from Lukianivka remand prison in Kyiv has ended. 38 152 152 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych 
Activists blockade Lukianivka prison, prevent transfer of former Berkut officers to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists in the morning blocked the way for paddy wagons outside Lukianivka remand prison. 62 734 128 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych 
Protesters broke windows in Medvedchuk's office, trashed Russian Sberbank branch in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The rally participants trashed Sberbank of Russia banking facility, broke windows and threw smoke flares inside the office of Ukrainian Choice - Viktor Medvedchuk’s pro-Russian political organization. 183 576 808 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary 
Clashes between activists and police erupt on Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti as protesters start burning tires. PHOTOS+VIDEO Clashes between law enforcement officers and participants of the rally dedicated to the Dignity and Freedom Day occurred on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in downtown Kyiv. 126 943 499 Incidents 
Yefremov’s lawyers challenge prosecutor as defendant says case trumped up, refuses to call Russia aggressor state. PHOTOS+VIDEO The defense of former Party of Regions MP Oleksandr Yefremov requested the prosecutor to be recused at today’s session of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv. The defendant reiterated that the case against him was trumped up. 28 722 73 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov 
"Yurii Shukhevych could be murdered, used as sacred sacrifice," – MP Liashko Radical Party Head Oleh Liashko claims that the life of his faction member Yurii Shukhevych is in danger. 84 222 204 Incidents 
Nadiia Savchenko witnesses against “LPR” chieftain Plotnitsky. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Podilskyi district court of Kyiv heard the case against leader of the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” (LPR) terrorist organization Igor Plotnitsky. Ukrainian lawmaker Nadiia Savchenko witnessed against him in the case into her abduction by the militants in 2014. 31 723 60 Incidents 
National Corps and Right Sector activists hold torchlight procession outside Rada and Cabinet. VIDEO+PHOTOS The supporters of the Right Sector and the National Corps – the recently established Azov Civil Corps-based political party – held a walk rally on Kyiv’s Hrushevskoho Street – the home of the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 102 308 453 Ukrainian Politics 
National Corps and Right Sector activists’ procession sets off from Kyiv’s Motherland Monument. PHOTOS+VIDEO Several thousand members of National Corpus and Right Sector political parties staged a torchlight procession from the Motherland Monument in Kyiv. 57 308 256 Kyiv News 
Glory to Heroes march underway in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS Several thousand people are taking part in the Glory to Heroes march taking place in the center of Ukraine's capital. 68 034 185 Ukrainian Politics 
Аppeal Court of Kyiv made no decision in Zaverukha, Romaniuk, and Kosheliuk case so far, - MP Lutsenko. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Appeal Court of Kyiv has not come to a decision in the case of Vita Zaverukha, Andrii Romaniuk, and Yevhen Kosheliuk suspected of killing police officers on May 4, 2015. 5 768 35 Society 
Zaverukha, Romaniuk, and Kosheliuk suspected of murder of police officers brought to Appeal Court of Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO Vita Zaverukha, Andrii Romaniuk, and Yevhen Kosheliuk, suspected of killing police officers on May 4, 2015, who were due to be released from custody today, were transported to the Appeal Court of Kyiv. 23 117 40 Society 
"Stop Crimean Tatar Genocide", - pro-Mejlis rally held at Maidan Nezalezhnosti. VIDEO+PHOTOS A rally in support of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis in Russia-occupied Crimea took place at the heart of Kyiv on Thursday. 4 574 13 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea 
Field of fire at Maidan activists in February 2014 was within Berkut company’s position, - prosecutor Most experts believe that the effective field of fire provided at the Maidan protesters in February 2014 was within the position of the Berkut Special Operations Company, namely behind the concrete barricade outside Khreshchatyk metro station entrance. 54 585 32 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan 
Activists outside SBU demand banishment for Inter TV channels’ information policy mastermind Shuvalov. PHOTOS+VIDEO The activists of the all-Ukrainian volunteer network Vіlnі Liudy (Free people) are holding rally against the anti-Ukrainian policy of the Inter TV channel and demand Russian political strategist Igor Shuvalov, who runs the channel’s information policy, to be deported from Ukraine. The protest is held outside the building of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv. 9 571 38 Kyiv News 
Peace Walk held in Kyiv on Wednesday. PHOTOS+VIDEO A Peace Walk was held in Kyiv on Sept. 21, on the World Peace Day. 13 267 15 Kyiv News 
Protesters at Russian Embassy in Kyiv burned down flag of Russian Federation and dispersed. PHOTOS+VIDEO The picket at the Russian Embassy in Ukraine (Kyiv), where a polling station in the elections to the State Duma had been operating, has ended. 29 799 125 Ukrainian Politics 
Fight at Russian Embassy in Kyiv: Activists try to prevent Russians from voting in elections to State Duma (updated). PHOTOS+VIDEO A picket is held at the Russian Embassy in Ukraine (Kyiv), where a polling station in the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation has opened. 150 837 935 Society 
Memorial event to honor journalist Heorhii Gongadze underway in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS The journalists and public men observe a moment of silence in memory of journalist Heorhii Gongadze murdered in 2000. 11 387 34 Kyiv News 
"It will be closed until this lawfulness eliminated," - Kyiv residents protesting against mall construction atop Heroiv Dnipra metro station block traffic again. PHOTOS+VIDEO Residents of Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district gathered to protest against the construction of the shopping and leisure center atop the Heroiv Dnipra metro station entrance. 64 527 245 Kyiv News 
Court released Azov Civil Corps representative Filimonov on bail of MPs Biletskyi and Petrenko. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Pechersk court in Kyiv released the apprehended head of the Kyiv office of Azov Civil Corps Serhii Filimonov on bail of MPs Oleh Petrenko (Petro Poroshenko Bloc) and Andrii Biletskyi (People's Front). 26 467 225 Society 
"We are not going to burn tires," - activists put up tents outside Inter TV channel’s office. PHOTOS+VIDEO Protesters blocking Inter TV channel have pitched tents outside the channel’s office. 58 682 180 Previously in trend: Arson attack on Inter TV channel 
Relatives of Ilovaisk tragedy victims picketed PGO, demanded Matios' resignation. VIDEO+PHOTOS Relatives and comrades of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the battle for Ilovaisk picketed the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine, demanding the resignation of Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios and transfer of the Ilovaisk case to court. 22 645 119 Photo News 
Exhibition in memory of Ilovaisk and Savur-Mohyla defenders opened in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO A mobile exhibition ‘Checkpoint of Memory’ dedicated to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers killed near Ilovaisk and Savur-Mohyla in Aug. 2014, opened today at Mykhailivska Square and on the territory of St. Michael's Monastery in Kyiv. 31 703 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
"We demand to file the case with court, want to know who is to blame," - survived Ilovaisk fighters launched rally outside PGO. VIDEO Soldiers that survived in the battle for Ilovaisk started a rally near the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), demanding to punish those responsible for the tragedy that happened two years ago. 62 787 286 Ukrainian Politics 
Activists outside Russian Embassy in Kyiv reminded occupants of abducted Crimeans. PHOTOS+VIDEO A rally to remind the occupation Russian authorities about public figures and civilians that have been abducted in Crimea over 2.5 years of occupation took place outside the building of the Russian Embassy in Kyiv on Aug. 25. 13 544 26 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas 
March of Unbowed takes place in Kyiv as part of Independence Day celebrations. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) March of Unbowed took place in downtown Kyiv, attended by relatives of fallen anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters and the Heavenly Hundred heroes, as well as by volunteers, doctors, and military chaplains who assist the Ukrainian military at the front line. 140 998 229 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016 
2,504 Ukrainian soldiers killed in more than two years of war, - Poroshenko. VIDEO (updated) Ukraine's army is the main guarantor of the country's future. 10 914 1 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016 
25th independence anniversary military parade took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) A military parade on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day is taking place on Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square in Kyiv. 161 738 370 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016 
Memorial service for Ukrainian hero Temur Yuldashev held in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The prayer and memorial service for Ukrainian volunteer soldier Temur Yuldashev, who heroically lost his life in battles in the Donbas, took place in the Lukyanivka military cemetery in Kyiv. 42 178 23 Previously in trend: War 
"Last developments indicate NABU's work will be repeatedly obstructed," - MP Nayyem Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Mustafa Nayyem claims the actions of the Prosecutor General's Office against the National Anti-Corruption Bureau can be described as counter-revolutionary. 24 813 92 Previously in trend: Search in NABU 
"Lutsenko, keep your hands off NABU!" - rally underway outside PGO. PHOTOS A rally outside the building of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) is demanding a probe into the recent clash involving PGO employees and National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) special forces. 48 958 185 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko 
Turmoil outside trial of Tornado soldiers: activists attempted breakthrough into courtroom. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv continued hearing the case of Tornado soldiers today, Aug. 9. 55 870 383 Kyiv News 
Protesters near Presidential Administration demand faster Ukrainian prisoners swap. PHOTOS+VIDEO A rally has gathered near Presidential Administration building in Kyiv with demands to accelerate the release process of Ukrainian POWs and political prisoners. 100 786 664 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"They left empty-handed," – NABU spokeswoman claims PGO seized nothing after search in Bureau The members of the Prosecutor General's Office made no seizure as they searched offices of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. 18 374 106 Previously in trend: Search in NABU 
Scuffle between police and Tornado soldiers’ supporters sparked outside Obolonskyi court. VIDEO+PHOTOS A brawl between supporters of the disbanded Tornado Company soldiers tried by the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv and law enforcement officers took place late this evening. 84 793 506 Incidents 
"I’ll take lead, we’ll rip out gate and move forward," – MP Semenchenko called to storm Obolonskyi district court. PHOTOS During the rally of volunteer soldiers outside the building of the Obolonskyi district court in Kyiv, where former soldiers of Tornado Company are tried, MP Semen Semenchenko called to storm the building if the court does not fulfill "legitimate demands" of volunteers. 161 476 652 Incidents 
