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Ukrainian Maksym Kharkin was released from captivity by Hamas militants as part of peace agreement with Israel. PHOTO On 13 October, as part of the hostage exchange under the peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, a 35-year-old Ukrainian citizen, a native of Donetsk, Maksym Kharkin, was released. 6 282 18 Previously in trend: Israel–Hamas ceasefire 
Driver of evacuation bus who disappeared on way to Popasna was taken prisoner. PHOTO The driver of the evacuation bus Mikhail Pankov, who disappeared on the way to Popasnaya on April 29, was captured by Russian invaders and used for his propaganda. 14 162 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War 
Occupiers held more than 150 hostages in basement of school in Chernihiv region - Chaus. PHOTO In the basement of a school in the village of Yahidne in the Chernihiv region, the occupiers held more than 150 civilians, including women and children. 18 490 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War 
Ukrainian serviceman Roman Savkov released from militants' captivity, - MP Iryna Herashchenko. PHOTOS A serviceman Roman Savkov has been released from captivity of the Russian-backed militants in a prisoner swap. 18 045 41 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap 
Ukrainian citizen Panov, charged with terrorism in Russia, died in pretrial detention center in Rostov, - Fontanka. PHOTO Artur Panov, a citizen of Ukraine charged with preparation of a terrorist attack, died in a pretrial facility. 107 952 129 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Law enforcers capture militant involved in tortures against Ukrainian POWs, - PGO. PHOTO A "DPR" terrorist charged with brutal treatment of Ukrainian servicemen has been detained in the Donetsk region. 199 454 404 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas 
Russia seeks to swap 14 of its citizens detained and charged in Ukraine, - Hromadske. PHOTOS+VIDEO The names of 14 Russians whom the Russian Federation allegedly intends to exchange for Ukrainian hostages have been made public. 73 684 149 Incidents 
“Ministers should see front line picture closer. We’re interested in their opinion on how to hold elections in Shyrokyne,” – MP Iryna Herashchenko on Steinmeier and Ayrault’s visit to Donbas. PHOTOS The fact of the visit of foreign ministers of France and Germany in the Donbas is of paramount importance as the European partners must see for themselves that no elections can be held in such conditions. 30 338 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Beslan mothers detained as they blame Putin for bloody tragedy. PHOTO The court has delivered its verdict against the women accused of violating a law against unauthorized protests. 121 020 253 Photo News 
"We will struggle for their soonest release:" Poroshenko meets POW families. PHOTOS During the meeting, Poroshenko dwelt on the progress in talks on release of Ukrainian hostages. 19 307 162 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 
"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 
"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 
"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 
Ukraine exchanged 11 militants for 8 Ukrainian soldiers and one civilian. PHOTOS "Luhansk People's Republic" militants assure they have no more prisoners. According to the released soldiers, another 20 Ukrainian prisoners are held captive in Donetsk. 44 146 91 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Four more Ukrainian soldiers released from terrorists’ captivity. PHOTOS Four Ukrainian soldiers were released from the pro-Russian terrorists’ captivity today. 63 989 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Sydney Police raids cafe with hostages. Three dead including one gunman. VIDEO + PHOTO Gunman Man Haron Monis, who took 17 people hostage in Martin Place yesterday, reportedly opened fire after awaking to find several of the hostages trying to make a break for it after he nodded off. 65 440 164 Photo News 
People Taken Hostages in Heart of Sydney. PHOTOS+VIDEO Australian police locked down the center of the country's biggest city on Monday after an armed man walked into a busy downtown Sydney cafe, took hostages and forced them to display an Islamic flag, igniting fears of a jihadist attack. 104 656 305 Incidents 
17 Hostages Released from Horlivka Reunite with their Families in Presidential Administration. PHOTOS Today 17 hostages were released in Horlivka and met with their family in the Presidential Administration. 81 351 177 Ukrainian Politics 
Terrorists ready to exchange FSB agent Olga Kulygina for 15 Ukrainian war captives. PHOTOS Terrorist leader Bezler is willing to exchange the FSB agent for 15 Ukrainian POWs. 257 688 403 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine 
