"Medianyk acted as liaison between Ukraine and separatists," - Prosecutor General Lutsenko on 2014 events in Luhansk region If former Party of Regions MP does not cooperate with the investigation, he would be charged with the 'gravest' crimes under the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 30 502 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
MP Iryna Herashchenko on hunger strike at Presidential Administration: "Dragging hostages' families into such shady undertakings is irresponsible and cruel" Dragging relatives of Ukrainian hostages held in the Donbas into political rallies is cruel and irresponsible. 55 918 360 Ukrainian Politics
Ukraine's political prisoner Klykh asks Hroisman to step up talks on release of Russian-held hostages. DOCUMENT (in Russian) Ukrainian political prisoner Stanislav Klykh wrote a letter to Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman, asking him to speed up negotiations to release Ukraine's hostages held in the Russian Federation. 4 634 52 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Militants refused to swap 25 Ukrainian hostages for 50 separatists, - Iryna Herashchenko Militants of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" refused to exchange 25 Ukrainian hostages, illegally held in the temporarily occupied territory, for 50 their fighters. 23 848 116 Ukrainian Politics
Deputy Defense Minister of “DPR” Eduard Basurin renounces captured and killed Russian soldiers. VIDEO The leaders of the “DPR” terrorist organization called the detention of members of the militants’ subversive and reconnaissance group by Ukrainian soldiers in the clash near Troitske "false information" and "nonsense." 155 245 172 Incidents
Militants block release of hostages, demand amnesty for 600 criminals, - Iryna Herashchenko Militants claim holding two dozens of hostages in the "DPR" and one dozen in the "LPR". Meanwhile, 112 Ukrainians are staying in captivity, according to the Ukrainian side. 34 540 91 Ukrainian Politics
"We will fight for liberation of every Ukrainian," - Poroshenko meets with Ivan Beziazykov. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with Armed Forces Colonel Ivan Beziazykov, who was liberated from militants' captivity yesterday. 30 145 41 Incidents
Ukrainian Colonel Beziazykov freed from militants’ captivity, president’s spokesperson says. PHOTO Ukrainian Army Colonel Ivan Beziazykov, who has been held in terrorists’ captivity since August 2014, has been released. 114 556 88 Incidents
Klykh's lawyer dwelt on gruesome tortures applied against her defendant in Russian prison Ukrainian political prisoner Stanislav Klykh was brutally tortured in a Russian prison and apparently pumped with psychotropic drugs. 39 283 138 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
"They hope to return home," - Chechen court rules for Ukrainians to remain in custody. PHOTOS The Supreme Court of the Chechen Republic of Russia has not canceled arrest of Ukrainians Mykola Karpiuk and Stanislav Klylh and rejected the appeal on June 14. Earlier, the same court has prolonged their arrest until Aug. 20. 19 940 38 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Savchenko, Poroshenko talked liberation of hostages, PACE session attendance Verkhovna Rada deputy (Batkivshchyna faction) Nadiia Savchenko and President Petro Poroshenko have discussed the release of Ukrainian hostages held in Russia and in the Donbas as well as Savchenko's participation in the upcoming session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, scheduled for June 20-27. 24 900 154 Ukrainian Politics
113 Ukrainian hostages remain in militants' captivity, 642 people missing in Donbas, - SBU Head Adviser Tandit The Ukrainian side continues its search for 642 people who went missing in the Donbas. 8 001 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"His two arms and part of bowel are amputated, he's blind and breathes through ear," - "LPR" militants hold Volodymyr Zhemchuhov captive. PHOTOS Ukrainian civilian Volodymyr Zhemchuhov, who had incidentally tripped a wire, is being held captive by "Luhansk People's Republic" militants and is being accused of sabotage activities. 199 884 119 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"Nadiia is eager to put things in order," - Savchenko's friend. PHOTOS Nadiia Savchenko's friend Iryna Yuzik described her first meeting with the Ukrainian pilot after Russian captivity. 188 803 681 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
114 people still held hostages in Donbas, 11 in Russia. 3,044 Ukrainians released from captivity over two years, - SBU's Tandit As of May 26, 3,044 Ukrainians have been found or released from captivity. 4 651 47 Incidents
Savchenko's mother and sister heading to Boryspil airport: "Come here and you'll see everyone" Illegally convicted in Russia Nadiia Savchenko's sister Vira and mother Mariia are heading to Boryspil airport. 28 157 102 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
"Trial is farce, sentence - bluff. I start dry hunger strike on April 6 and go to the bitter end!" - lawyer Polozov published new letter of Savchenko. PHOTO Nadiia Savchenko's lawyer Mykola Polozov has published a new letter by the Ukrainian pilot, illegally held in the Russian Federation. 28 891 82 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Passengers of hijacked Egyptian plane released, except for four foreign citizens and crew, - Egypt Air. PHOTOS Most of the passengers of hijacked EgyptAir plane have been released. 30 771 21 Incidents
Poroshenko pleaded with CE to send mission to Russia for monitoring situation with Ukrainian prisoners. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko met with EU Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks. 5 153 78 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
"LPR" terrorist Ilim confirmed Savchenko's innocence: When journalists came under fire, she was in Luhansk An "LPR" terrorist (callsign "Ilim") claims that he personally captured Ukrainian soldier Nadiia Savchenko and brought her to Luhansk. 60 700 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Kerry's and Biden's harsh statements on Savchenko's case are real breakthrough. Russia will not make a good deal, - lawyer Novikov Nadiia Savchenko's lawyer Ilya Novikov told about the results of his talks with U,S. politicians and diplomats regarding the case of Ukrainian pilot illegally held in Russia saying that a real breakthrough happened this week. 76 647 78 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
"Militants laid down unacceptable conditions," - SBU Head Adviser Tandit on failure of prisoners exchange The release of Ukrainian captives is currently discussed at the highest level. 37 937 74 Ukrainian Politics