Police allows Poltava terrorist to leave city, he heads towards Kyiv The patrol police allowed the terrorist to leave Poltava in a VAZ-2111 service car. 17 517 150 Incidents
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
2,911 Ukrainians released from captivity due to Minsk agreements, - Poroshenko President Poroshenko claims that 2,911 people have been released from terrorists since Sept., 2014. 8 393 144 Ukrainian Politics
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
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
Several Ukrainian seamen injured in Kerch Strait incident taken to Moscow, - Ukraine president's envoy Several Ukrainian sailors who received injuries as Russian Navy vessels fired upon the Ukrainian warships in the Kerch Strait had been taken to Moscow. 38 676 121 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
Ukrainian government willing to swap 228 militants’ accomplices for 48 Ukrainian hostages The Ukrainian government is ready to give 228 persons to the so-called “DPR”/“LPR” in exchange for 48 Ukrainians held hostage by the militants. 14 236 120 Incidents
Ukraine ready to release 228 persons in exchange for 58 captives, - SBU adviser Tandit Ukraine says it's ready for an unprecedented step for the release of 58 prisoners - to transfer 228 persons demanded by self-proclaimed republics' representatives. 20 888 119 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"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
Process of transferring 15 people to Russian militants about to complete, - SBU head adviser Tandit Ukraine continues its efforts aimed at releasing its prisoners from the self-proclaimed Donbas republics. 8 376 118 Ukrainian Politics
Ukraine willing to make resolute action to release hostages held in Russia and occupied territories, - Poroshenko Ukraine is determined to make necessary steps to achieve prompt release of the hostages held in the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories. 31 541 118 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
All bus hostages in Lutsk released, terrorist detained An armed man who took people hostage on a bus in the western city of Lutsk has been detained, and all hostages have been released, Ukraine's Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko has said. 20 599 115 Previously in trend: Bus hostages in Lutsk
"Heroes, welcome home!” liberated Ukrainian hostages enjoy warm reception at Boryspil airport. PHOTOS The large-scale prisoner swap was successfully held in the Donbas on Dec. 27. Ukraine handed over 233 persons requested by the Russian mercenaries in exchange for 73 Ukrainian hostages. 16 820 115 Incidents
Zhemchuhov and Suprun released from captivity, - Poroshenko. VIDEO (in Russian) President Petro Poroshenko confirmed the release of two Ukrainians from the militants’ captivity. 86 608 114 Ukrainian Politics
Savchenko published "incorrect" POW lists, - Tandit Yurii Tandit, a representative of the Security Service special center on hostage release, says the lists of POWs and MIAs published by Nadiia Savchenko are "incorrect" and may harm the families of captives. 32 210 112 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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
Luhansk terrorists’ chieftain orders health check on Ukrainian hostages following talks with Putin Leader of the Luhansk militants Igor Plotnitsky instructed his henchmen to check health of the Ukrainian hostages before handing them over to Kyiv. 32 470 99 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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
Exact location of kidnapped Ukrainian servicemen’s detention in Russia established after Russia's statement on Yatseniuk, - Deputy Defense Minister Adviser Earlier, the Russian Federation blankly denied the presence of Karpiuk and Klykh on its territory, but the disguise has been thrown off after the speech of Russian Federation Investigation Committee Head Bastrykin. 61 205 95 Previously in trend: Yatseniuk in Chechnya
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
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
Sushchenko could only be released through exchange, - lawyer Feygin The Kremlin-held Ukrainian journalist might be exchanged for the Russian spy recently detained in Rivne, Ukraine. 9 859 88 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
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
Ukraine ready to swap 228 militants for 42 Ukrainians, - Iryna Herashchenko on Minsk talks Verkhovna Rada First Vice Speaker, presidential envoy on the peaceful settlement of the situation in the Donbas Iryna Herashchenko has reported on the outcome of Minsk talks in terms of hostage release. 14 932 85 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
“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
"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
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