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Russian court extends arrest of captured Ukrainian sailors. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Lefortovsky District Court in Moscow has extended the arrest of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 3 825 29 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Ukrainian political prisoner Pavlo Hryb will die without surgery, - father. VIDEO The boy's father added that there is a risk of internal bleeding that could lead to Pavlo's death. 4 541 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Russian prosecutors ask for six years prison for Kremlin’s Ukrainian prisoner Pavlo Hryb. VIDEO In the Russian Rostov-on-Don, the debate began on the case of the Ukrainian political prisoner Pavlo Hryb. 3 390 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Documentary about Ukrainian political prisoners of Kremlin showed at EP. VIDEO&PHOTOS March 19, a documentary dubbed Putin's hostages: Ukrainian political prisoners of the Kremlin was shown in the session hall of the European Parliament. 2 054 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Balukh's mother not going to ask Putin to pardon her son as it would mean admitting his guilt. VIDEO Natalia Balukh, mother of Ukrainian political prisoner Volodymyr Balukh hunger-striking in Crimean remand prison, says she is not going not ask President Vladimir Putin of Russia to pardon her son. 18 318 71 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"It is not a spa resort, but I’ve got no scurvy, don’t worry," - first footage with Sentsov shown in two years. VIDEO Media outlets released unique video with Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov taken hostage by the Kremlin who is held in the Russian prison. 12 658 30 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Lawmaker Yemets: Showing respect for courage of Kremlin-held Ukrainian prisoners by standing on their feet, Polish MPs pass resolution calling to release them. VIDEO&DOCUMENT The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution urging Russia to release Ukrainian political prisoners. Polish lawmakers voted standing on their feet as a sign of respect for the courage of the Ukrainian prisoners unlawfully convicted by the Kremlin. 24 881 82 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"Take yours, give us ours back" - activists picketed Kyiv-based Russian consulate demanding release of Ukrainian political prisoners. VIDEO&PHOTOS Activists who gathered outside the Russian consulate in Kyiv on June 22 called on Kremlin to swap Ukrainian political prisoners for Russian nationals convicted for Donbas war-related crimes. 11 075 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Activists demanded release of Ukrainian hostages held by Kremlin outside Riga-based Russian embassy. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS By picketing the Russian embassy in Riga, the Latvian activists and representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora joined the worldwide effort to free Ukrainian political prisoners unlawfully convicted by the Russian authorities. 7 019 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"While you’ll be watching football matches, Russia will continue killing Ukrainians in Donbas," - 128th Brigade commander appeals to football fans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018. VIDEO Colonel Serhii Sobko, the commander of the 128-th Mountain Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army, called the football fans not to trust Russia and its attempts to sell itself as a civilized country by holding FIFA World Cup 2018 as it keeps waging war against Ukraine in the Donbas while many Ukrainian political prisoners are being held in Russian jails. 42 644 228 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Ukrainian citizen Ternovskyi arrested in Russia on suspicion of Right Sector involvement. PHOTOS+VIDEO Russian Investigation Committee has announced detention of Ukrainian citizen Roman Ternovskyi in the Rostov Oblast of Russia. 56 976 225 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Pussy Riot held event in support of Ukrainian director Oleh Sentsov. VIDEO Activists from Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist protest punk rock group, unfolded a Free Sentsov banner in the Russian city of Yakutsk in support of Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian film director and political prisoner jailed in Russia. 24 423 116 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"Let him go home, to me and mom," son of Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko detained by Moscow pleads. VIDEO Son of Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, who was arrested by Russian authorities in suspicion of espionage, recorded a short video address pleading to let his father go home. 14 945 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Ukraine’s flag, emblem, Right Sector’s visiting card, Ukrainian Armed Forces uniforms, shoulder boards: FSB released footage of Ukrainian ‘saboteur’ Shtyblikov’s detention. VIDEO The Russian Federal Security Service published video showing detention of Dmytro Shtyblikov in occupied Sevastopol. The Ukrainian national is suspected of allegedly plotting "acts of sabotage" on the peninsula. 169 159 460 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia Putin's provocation in Crimea 
"All I want is to see Oleh at large, hug my son. I’d love to live to see it," - Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov's mother. VIDEO Mother of Russian-held Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov Liudmyla expects the Ukrainian authorities to contribute to his release and hopes to live to see her son’s return. 7 334 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Russia's FSB says Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko is Ukrainian spy, initiates espionage charges against him. VIDEO Russia's FSB has initiated criminal charges against Ukrainian journalist Roman Suchehnko of espionage, stating he is an employee of the Main Intelligence Department of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine gathering secret data of Russian armed forces and the national guard. 21 383 52 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"Ilmi Umerov released from psychiatric hospital after three-week forced illegal 'expertise'," - journalist. VIDEO Deputy Head of the Crimean Tatars Mejlis Ilmi Umerov, who had been detained by Russian occupants in Crimea and underwent psychiatric expertise, has been released from a hospital in Simferopol. 10 212 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
FSB shows alleged Ukrainian "saboteur" Yevhen Panov. VIDEO The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) released video showing Zaporizhia region resident Yevhen Panov, who allegedly masterminded the thwarted "terrorist attacks" in occupied Crimea. 229 688 440 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia Putin's provocation in Crimea 
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. 101 418 664 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"Putin wanted to demonstrate his supremacy by pardoning me and other Ukrainians," – Savchenko’s first speech in PACE. VIDEO Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko has delivered her first address at the meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 70 814 240 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia War 
"Will you return to Donbas? - No," - conversation with Russian GRU officers before swap. VIDEO (in Russian) Captive Russian GRU officer Yerofeyev gave interview before being exchanged for Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko. 139 399 198 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"I thank my mother that she has lived to see me and my sister for fighting for me," Savchenko offered formal welcome in Presidential Administration. VIDEO Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko has met with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in Presidential Administration following her arrival in Ukraine. 89 728 181 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Savchenko: "Don't let me sell out". VIDEO Nadiia Savchenko came out to journalists at Boryspil airport. 270 997 845 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Participants of rally on Maidan demanded that authorities do everything possible to release Savchenko. PHOTOS+VIDEO Rally in support of People's Deputy of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko, illegally held in Russian prison, has been held on Maidan square today. 25 682 187 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"I am Ukrainian citizen, and all attempts to impose Russian citizenship on me are against my will," - Ukrainian political prisoner Afanasiev. VIDEO Ukrainian political prisoner Hennadii Afanasiev, kept in Russia, told about attempts to impose Russian citizenship on him. 23 378 47 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Russian court found Savchenko guilty. VIDEO The Russian court has determined guilt of the Ukrainian pilot. 90 911 162 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Russian court starts passing sentence to Savchenko, denies her final plea. VIDEO Judge Stepanenko of the Donetsk court of the Rostov region of the Russian Federation has started pronouncing the verdict to Ukrainian servicewoman and lawmaker Nadiia Savchenko. 114 076 276 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
"A clear message must be sent to Vladimir Putin: release Nadiia Savchenko or face sanctions," - Senator McCain. VIDEO Russian President Vladimir Putin must receive a clear signal that new sanctions will be imposed against Russia if Ukrainian people's deputy Nadiia Savchenko is not freed. 11 935 73 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia "You play games with my life on the line. Stakes are high," - court to convict Savchenko March 21-22. VIDEO Donetsk city court in the Rostov Region of the Russian Federation has determined that it will pass a sentence upon Nadiia Savchenko on March 21-22. 85 346 74 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Savchenko's mother addressed world leaders: "Save my child". VIDEO Maria Savchenko has called on world leaders to save her daughter, Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko from a Russian prison. 61 728 248 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
Chelyabinsk human rights activists met with Sentsov before his transportation to Yakutia. VIDEO (in Russian) Human rights activists were allowed to meet in Chelyabinsk detention facility No. 1 with Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov sentenced by Russian court to 20 years in prison. 24 913 64 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia 
