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“I am serviceman of the Russian Federation”: Captured sergeant Aleksandrov of the 3rd brigade of Russian Special Forces interrogated. VIDEO with English subtitles “I am serviceman of the Russian Federation”: Captured sergeant Aleksandrov of the 3rd brigade of Russian Special Forces interrogated. VIDEO with English subtitles Captured Russian sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov gave evidence about his brigade fighting against Ukraine. 503 472 1 496 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captured Russian special forces servicemen Captain Aleksandrov and Sergeant Yerofeyev testified on their brigade’s involvement in war against Ukraine. PHOTOS Captured Russian special forces servicemen Captain Aleksandrov and Sergeant Yerofeyev testified on their brigade’s involvement in war against Ukraine. PHOTOS Captured career servicemen of the 3rd Special Forces Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Captain Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov provided testimony regarding their unit’s involvement in hostilities against Ukraine. 499 242 1 075 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russia disowned its captive special forces operatives: "They are members of militia" Russia disowned its captive special forces operatives: "They are members of militia" According to the pro-Russian militants from "LPR", Russian special forces operatives Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov detained in Ukraine, are "soldiers of the people’s militia". 353 531 1 829 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russian Defense Ministry demands Ukraine to release captive "former" Russian servicemen Russian Defense Ministry demands Ukraine to release captive "former" Russian servicemen The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation urged Kyiv "to stop tortures and release former Russian servicemen" who were detained by the Security Service of Ukraine. 344 784 1 576 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russian special forces operatives Y. Yerofeyev and A. Aleksandrov taken prisoners in the battle near Shchastia. PHOTOS Russian special forces operatives Y. Yerofeyev and A. Aleksandrov taken prisoners in the battle near Shchastia. PHOTOS Two Russian Federation special forces soldiers from Togliatti were captured yesterday, during fierce fighting with the Russian subversive reconnaissance group that penetrated into the vicinity of the city of Shchastia. 319 810 1 048 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russian special forces urgently leaving Brianka in Luhansk region - General Staff Russian special forces urgently leaving Brianka in Luhansk region - General Staff Russian soldiers of the 3rd GRU special purpose brigade of the Russian armed forces are urgently leaving the town of Brianka in the Luhansk region. 282 072 664 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

“… and then, f*ck it, our battalion commander will see how we thr#w,” – phone video by Russian commando Aleksandrov. VIDEO (full version) “… and then, f*ck it, our battalion commander will see how we thr#w,” – phone video by Russian commando Aleksandrov. VIDEO (full version) Full version of the video from Donbas-captured Russian commando Aleksandrov’s phone was posted online. Beware of strong language (in Russian)! 262 778 439 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

We never said there were no Russian military in Donbas, - Putin We never said there were no Russian military in Donbas, - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the fact of Russian military presence in the Donbas. At the same time he vehemently denies Russian regular troops there. 221 351 912 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russia demands release of captive special forces operatives, Putin Russia demands release of captive special forces operatives, Putin's press secretary says Spokesperson of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian side is taking all necessary measures to release the captive Russian commandos detained May 17 by the Ukrainian soldiers as a result of the skirmish in the vicinity of Shchastia city in the Luhansk region. 213 172 644 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Missing lawyer of Russian GRU operative Yurii Hrabovskyi found murdered, - Ukrainian National Bar Association Missing lawyer of Russian GRU operative Yurii Hrabovskyi found murdered, - Ukrainian National Bar Association Lawyer of Russian commando Alexander Aleksandrov Yurii Hrabovskyi found murdered, suspect apprehended. 203 407 471 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russia de facto recognized the detained commandos: Russian Embassy demands meeting with Russian servicemen Russia de facto recognized the detained commandos: Russian Embassy demands meeting with Russian servicemen Russian embassy in Kyiv has demanded a meeting of the consular staff with Russian servicemen Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeniy Yerofeyev detained on Ukrainian territory during a military engagement. 197 948 833 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

"Why did you come to my country to kill? 20 thousand people died because of you!" - displaced woman from Donetsk to Russian GRU officers Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov. VIDEO "Why did you come to my country to kill? 20 thousand people died because of you!" - displaced woman from Donetsk to Russian GRU officers Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov. VIDEO A conflict occurred in the court before today's hearing on the case of Russian soldiers Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov. 189 062 201 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Soldier of the 92nd Brigade Vadim Pugachev was killed during clash with the Russian special purpose troops. 181 737 737 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Putin may get involved in release of detained Russian commandos - State Duma Putin may get involved in release of detained Russian commandos - State Duma In addition to the Defense and Foreign Ministries of the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin may get involved in the matter of releasing the detained Russian special forces troops captured in Ukraine. 180 134 617 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Detained Russian Major Starkov addressed President Putin. VIDEO (in Russian) Detained Russian Major Starkov addressed President Putin. VIDEO (in Russian) Detained Russian officer Vladimir Starkov addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin attempting to convince him he was an acting officer of the Russian army. 176 692 489 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

"Third brigade of special forces from Togliatti is deployed in Luhansk" - SBU posted video of interrogation of the two captured GRU officers. VIDEO with English subtitles "Third brigade of special forces from Togliatti is deployed in Luhansk" - SBU posted video of interrogation of the two captured GRU officers. VIDEO with English subtitles Security Service of Ukraine posted a video (with English subtitles) showing Russian special forces officers, who were captured near Shchastia a few days ago, being interrogated. 163 679 562 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captured commandos cause panic in Russian General Staff. They are now looking for a way out - Media The story with the Russian servicemen captured in the Luhansk region caused quite a stir at the General Staff of the Russian Federation. Russian security officials are " looking for a way out of this situation through all available channels." 161 860 502 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

GRU soldier Aleksandrov on his conversation with Russian consul: "I asked about my sudden dismissal. He promised to check with the Defense Ministry". VIDEO GRU soldier Aleksandrov on his conversation with Russian consul: "I asked about my sudden dismissal. He promised to check with the Defense Ministry". VIDEO The detained commandos met with the Russian consul. The diplomat said negotiations on the account of a prisoner exchange were underway, but noted that the exchange was unlikely while they were under investigation. The Russian consul also said that the commandos were likely to go to jail, but not for long. 155 786 553 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russian Defense Ministry officially disowned captured GRU officers Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. DOCUMENT Russian Defense Ministry officially disowned captured GRU officers Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. DOCUMENT The Russian Defense Ministry officially disowned the GRU (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian General Staff - ed.) representatives Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev captured in May on the "LPR"-controlled territory. 137 847 657 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Mother of detained Russian special forces operative Aleksandrov asks Kremlin not to abandon her son Mother of detained Russian special forces operative Aleksandrov asks Kremlin not to abandon her son Mother of Russian special forces operative Aleksandrov, detained in the Donbas, says her son never told her of his discharge from the army. She is afraid to pick up the phone. 135 739 450 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

“I hugged Ukrainian ground as though it was my home,” - MP Lutsenko showed phone video of detained commando Aleksandrov in Parliament. VIDEO “I hugged Ukrainian ground as though it was my home,” - MP Lutsenko showed phone video of detained commando Aleksandrov in Parliament. VIDEO The Head of the parliamentary group Petro Poroshenko Bloc demonstrated a fragment of a video from Donbas-captured Russian commando Aleksandrov’s phone in the Parliament. 130 238 306 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Foreign intelligence agencies plotted attempt on Russian GRU operatives Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov in downtown Kyiv, - military prosecutor Foreign intelligence agencies plotted attempt on Russian GRU operatives Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov in downtown Kyiv, - military prosecutor Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Main Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios stated that foreign intelligence agencies planned an attempt on captured Russian commandos Yevgeniy Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov in the center of Kyiv. 123 299 216 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Attempted kidnapping of Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov during transportation to court was part of plan to eliminate them, - Matios Attempted kidnapping of Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov during transportation to court was part of plan to eliminate them, - Matios A plan to kidnap and eliminate Russian GRU fighters Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexandr Aleksandrov was elaborated during the trial over them in Kyiv. 120 700 135 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Two dozen of "lost" Russian servicemen were in captivity by the Ukrainian armed forces. LIST The incident with the two members of the Russian Special Forces unit, who were captured on May 17 near the town of Shchastia (the Luhansk region), has drawn a response both in Ukraine and abroad. 114 776 237 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

GRU operative’s lawyer Sokolovska publishes pictures of suspects in murder of Yurii Hrabovskyi. PHOTOS GRU operative’s lawyer Sokolovska publishes pictures of suspects in murder of Yurii Hrabovskyi. PHOTOS Oksana Sokolovska, a lawyer of captured serviceman of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) Yevgeny Yerofeyev has posted photos of persons suspected in the murder of her colleague Yurii Hrabovskyi. 114 196 96 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Court sentences Russian GRU officers Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov to 14 years in jail each Court sentences Russian GRU officers Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov to 14 years in jail each The Holosiivskyi district court of Kyiv has sentenced Russian special forces operatives Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov to 14 years in jail each, with confiscation of property. 112 799 221 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captured Russian servicemen will not be exchanged. They are subject of criminal liability - Head of SBU Nalyvaichenko Captured Russian servicemen will not be exchanged. They are subject of criminal liability - Head of SBU Nalyvaichenko Rusian commandos captured in Luhansk region cannot be exchanged. 105 538 588 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Killed lawyer Hraboskyi was afraid of assault: on Feb. 14 he informed his weapons and phone went missing, - reporter Killed lawyer Hraboskyi was afraid of assault: on Feb. 14 he informed his weapons and phone went missing, - reporter Killed lawyer Yurii Hrabovskyi expected that he could be eliminated from the case by various means. 97 643 85 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

"No one saw me shooting. I was passing by," - Russian commando Yerofeyev pleads not guilty. VIDEO "No one saw me shooting. I was passing by," - Russian commando Yerofeyev pleads not guilty. VIDEO Russian commando Yevgeniy Yerofeyev, who was captured during a clash in the Donbas, says no evidence of his guilt is provided under the case. 94 049 501 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captive Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov on scout before engagement near Shchastia on May 16, 2015. VIDEO Captive Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov on scout before engagement near Shchastia on May 16, 2015. VIDEO New evidence of the murder of Ukrainian soldier Vadym Puhachev by Russian special forces captain Yevgeny Yerofeyev has been released. 91 469 92 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Detained commandos are Russian citizens, not "LPR" policemen" - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine refuted Russian media reports that saboteurs detained in Shchastia (the Luhansk region) on May 16 are not Russian servicemen and do not have Russian citizenship. 89 258 344 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

SBU published recent photos of the Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov: "Their trial is scheduled for September". PHOTOS SBU published recent photos of the Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov: "Their trial is scheduled for September". PHOTOS Advisor to the Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine Yurii Tandit made pictures of Russian GRU operatives Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. 85 106 250 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Kremlin banned captured commando's mother from seeing her son in Kyiv, - Security Service The mother of the Russian commando Aleksandr Aleksandrov captured in the Luhansk region is not allowed to visit her son due to position of Moscow. 83 800 516 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Detained Russian captain Yerofeyev confirmed other Russian soldiers held captive in Ukraine "Many Russian citizens are held captives in Ukraine, including military. No consular assistance is being granted to them. Consul Grubiy has never visited any of them. I am not the only one here with Sasha [Alexander Aleksandrov, another detained soldier from Russia - ed.]. We are just the only ones covered by media." 83 778 291 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Representatives of OSCE, Amnesty International and EU monitoring mission visit captive Russian special forces operatives in the hospital. PHOTO Representatives of OSCE, Amnesty International and EU monitoring mission visit captive Russian special forces operatives in the hospital. PHOTO The OSCE, Amnesty International and the European Union monitoring mission visited the two Russian special forces servicemen in the hospital in Kyiv. 79 569 214 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Commander of 92nd Brigade identified Vintorez rifle belonging to detained GRU operative Yerofeyev by distinctive marks on it Commander of 92nd Brigade identified Vintorez rifle belonging to detained GRU operative Yerofeyev by distinctive marks on it Witness in the case of Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev, Commander of the 92nd Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade Colonel Viktor Nikoliuk has properly identified Yerofeyev’s weapon by distinctive marks on it. The weapon was seized from the Russian soldier immediately after the clash. 77 779 137 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Detained Russian servicemen are not prisoners of war but terrorists - General Staff Detained Russian servicemen are not prisoners of war but terrorists - General Staff The Russian military captured in Luhansk will not be exchanged for captive Ukrainians. 76 026 431 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Office of Judge Didyk, trying Russian GRU operatives’ case, set afire tonight. PHOTOS Office of Judge Didyk, trying Russian GRU operatives’ case, set afire tonight. PHOTOS A fire broke out in the office of Judge Mykola Didyk, presiding at the trial of the case of the Russian GRU commandos Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. According to the Main Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios, it was an arson. Unknown individuals tossed Molotov cocktails from the street into the judge's office. 65 881 132 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russia’s consul visited Russian special forces operatives detained in the Donbas The head of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Ukraine Alexei Gruby visited the detained Russian servicemen in the hospital. 62 713 339 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russia proposes to exchange Sentsov and Kolchenko for detained GRU commandoes Russia proposes to exchange Sentsov and Kolchenko for detained GRU commandoes Representatives of the Russian Federation proposed to exchange Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov and activist Oleksandr Kolchenko convicted in Russia for Russian special forces officers Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev detained in Ukraine. 61 931 337 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Sentsov-Kolchenko verdict

Russian soldiers of the GRU military installation in Togliatti banned from using cell phones and social networks – Dozhd TV Channel Russian soldiers of the GRU military installation in Togliatti banned from using cell phones and social networks – Dozhd TV Channel Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian armed forces in Togliatti have been banned from using mobile phones and ordered to delete their accounts on social networks at least until the summer. 59 832 265 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Inter and Dozhd reporters detained at Togliatti military installation where captured commandos are serving Correspondent of the TV channel Dozhd Timur Olevskiy was detained in Togliatti near the military installation where the soldiers captured in Ukraine are serving. 57 114 446 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Documents submitted by ‘LPR’ read out at Russian GRU operatives’ trial: "Yerofeyev served in Luhansk People Documents submitted by ‘LPR’ read out at Russian GRU operatives’ trial: "Yerofeyev served in Luhansk People's Militia, showed courage, and did not kill Puhachov" At today's hearing of the case of Russian GRU commandos Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov, captured near Shchastia in the Luhansk region last year, the judge read out the response of ‘LPR’ leader Igor Plotnitsky to the request of Yerofeyev’s wife as to how her husband got into that situation. 56 203 275 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

“We were repeatedly proposed to exchange Russian GRU operatives for Savchenko,” - Advisor to the SBU Chairman Advisor to the Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine Yurii Tandit said that he was repeatedly contacted with the proposal to exchange Nadiya Savchenko for the two detained operatives of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). 51 847 212 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Poroshenko pardoned GRU officers Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev, - Reuters Poroshenko pardoned GRU officers Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev, - Reuters President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has pardoned convicted Russian soldiers Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev. 48 350 220 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Arrested Russian special forces soldiers receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation, - SBU. PHOTOS Arrested Russian special forces soldiers receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation, - SBU. PHOTOS Arrested Russian special forces operatives Captain Yevgeniy Yerofeyev and Sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation. 47 813 165 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captive Russian GRU operatives Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev ask court to recognize them prisoners of war Captive Russian GRU operatives Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev ask court to recognize them prisoners of war The Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine has received a claim from the defense of commandos of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) Alexander Aleksandrov and Yevgeniy Yerofeyev to recognize them as prisoners of war. 47 388 498 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Suspects in murder of lawyer Hrabovskyi involved in another murder, main military prosecutor says Suspects in murder of lawyer Hrabovskyi involved in another murder, main military prosecutor says The individuals suspected of the murder of Yurii Hrabovskyi (lawyer of the Russian GRU operative Alexander Aleksandrov) are involved in another murder. 47 082 31 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

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