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Maidan trial: Court rules to arrest ex-SBU chief, commander of interior ministry’s troops
Former officials have long been hiding from the investigation and court outside Ukraine, presumably in Russia. Photo from UNIAN Kyiv’s Pechersk district court has ruled to remand in custody former senior officials of Viktor Yanukovych regime, namely two heads of…
“Women’s March” held in Kyiv (Photo)
Participants in the action demanded that Parliament ratified the Istanbul Convention, and advocated for gender equality in society. Photo from NV The “Women’s March” rally has been held at the Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv. The rally is held on International…
Klitschko: Schools, kindergartens, public transport in Kyiv may be closed amid coronavirus outbreak
The mayor emphasized the authorities are ready for any events. Photo from UNIAN Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the authorities do not rule out the closure of schools, kindergartens and public transport amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus…
Massive preventive measures being introduced in Kyiv amid coronavirus fears
Schools, cinemas, and entertainment centers will be on lockdown from March 12. Photo from UNIAN Preventive measures are being introduced in Kyiv, set to remain in effect until the end of March, in an effort to prevent the spread of…
Escalation in Donbas: Three Ukrainian troops killed, nine wounded
The enemy three times resorted to provocations, opening fire in the vicinity of disengagement site No. 3 “Bohdanivka – Petrivske”. Photo from UNIAN Over the past day, March 10, Russian occupation forces in Donbas 17 times violated the ceasefire, the…
Putin’s bloody “peace”. Why the Kremlin needs new escalation in Donbas
Andriy Tsaplienko, Serhiy Shchekochikhin, Vitaliy Tkachuk 19:10, 24 February 2020 1100
Zolote residents in Donbas: We’re caught in-between warring sides: “Bang!” – a shell is flying over our heads. We constantly wonder which “bang” will eventually hit us
Vlad Abramov 17:50, 25 February 2020 282
Russia-led forces shell Maryinka’s residential areas near school – JFO
Fortunately, no casualties among local residents have been reported among civilians. REUTERS The Joint Forces Operation Headquarters (JFO HQ) says Russia’s hybrid military forces have shelled residential areas and a school located in the town of Maryinka in Donbas, eastern…
“NATO stands by your side”: Stoltenberg addressed Ukraine’s parliament
REUTERS “But our partnership is not a one way street. Despite facing challenging circumstances at home, Ukraine has, over many years, proven to be a strong and effective partner to NATO. Taking part in NATO missions around the world. From…