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Latvia in absentia sentences 'Black Lenin' to 2.5 years in prison for fighting in Donbas

He was found guilty of the crimes under Article 81, Article 82 and Article 83.

12:20, 18.05.2021

Russia-led forces hand detainees lists over to Ukraine

The Ukrainian side shared its lists in the winter.

20:59, 09.05.2021

Donbas invaders rule to appropriate real estate property of Ukrainians who fled region

The self-styled leader of the unrecognized "DPR" territory has signed the relevant "decree".

23:15, 29.04.2021

Reznikov: Putin's calls for Ukraine to work with 'DPR'/'LPR' signal withdrawal from Minsk deal

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that the Minsk agreements did not say anything about the two self-proclaimed "republics."

23:59, 23.04.2021

Russian supervisor to "DPR" fighter: "I don't give a f*ck. Put the blame on Ukrops" – Ukraine intel (Intercept)

The conversation reportedly took place on April 7. A Russian serviceman, nom de guerre "Rostov", orders a "DPR" field commander to deliberately open friendly fire on "DPR" positions.

13:00, 09.04.2021

"DPR" terrorists to introduce own "rules" for crossing contact line – Ukraine at TCG

Exit and entry will be allowed for citizens with a pass issued by the "DPR's internal agencies."

13:35, 04.03.2021

Kravchuk: 'DPR' statement on 'pre-emptive fire' seen as Russia's possible withdrawal from peace deal

The Ukrainian envoy says such a move may disrupt the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements.

16:05, 03.03.2021

"DPR" terrorists erect monument in Debaltseve depicting Ukrainian soldier (Photo)

The monument is to be unveiled on February 19.

14:00, 16.02.2021

Ukraine brings terrorism charges against 16 "DPR prosecutors" in absentia

The suspects are facing up to 15 years in prison.

12:20, 02.02.2021

Ukraine envoy says 'DPR'/'LPR' block prisoner swap since Sept

The recent exchange of detainees between Kyiv and the "DPR"/"LPR" took place on April 16, 2020.

22:59, 27.01.2021

Russia-installed "authorities" may hold another "referendum" in occupied Donbas

The previous "referendum" in May 2014 was not recognized by Ukraine and the international community.

12:20, 20.01.2021

"DPR" wants to deprive residents with Ukrainian passports of civil, property rights – media

The "law" will deprive the holders of Ukrainian passports with Donetsk registration of the right to sell their apartments and houses, buy any real estate and engage in entrepreneurial activity.

23:00, 19.01.2021

Zhirinovsky case: Lawyers fail to appear in Kyiv court

The date of the next meeting will be appointed by the judge.

16:59, 19.01.2021

"DPR border service chief" served with charge papers in absentia

The defendant is suspected of involvement in encroachments on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and terrorist activities.

11:30, 12.01.2021

"DPR" terrorists want to get Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Pushilin says the "Health Ministry" is working on this issue with Russia's counterparts.

15:55, 14.12.2020

Ex-"DPR" terrorist found dead in Russia

On social media, he shared photos from Donetsk region where he posed with other mercenaries, holding weapons.

11:55, 14.12.2020

"DPR" institutes death penalty – UN

OHCHR is aware of two cases.

11:30, 28.08.2020

Ukraine sends requests to Belarus for extradition of 28 detained PMC Wagner members

All 28 detainees, including nine citizens of Ukraine, were notified they were charged with involvement in terrorism.

16:25, 12.08.2020

SBU busts "DPR" attempt to recruit Lviv female resident

The woman was illegally detained by Russia-controlled armed formations during her visit to relatives in occupied Donetsk.

14:15, 10.08.2020

Ukraine reaffirms readiness for 'all-for-all' swap of detainees in Donbas

The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine's east for landmine clearance.

09:50, 09.07.2020

MH17 case: Russia-controlled supervisor of 'DPR' terrorists detained in Kyiv

Ukraine's SBU service has recordings of phone calls where the detainee elaborates on a feud between the Russian intelligence service and the FSB over control of illegal armed formations' leaders in Donbas.

09:20, 08.07.2020

Ukraine puts Russian terrorist Girkin on wanted list

He is charged with Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

16:55, 16.06.2020

Self-proclaimed republics in Donbas not to cancel "combat readiness"

This position was announced by Russia's envoy to the TCG.

10:40, 28.05.2020

Gordon: Interview with terrorist Girkin done under SBU supervision, evidence sent to intl court

Ukraine's deputy prosecutor general reportedly thanked the journalist for getting the testimony.

15:40, 19.05.2020

So-called leader of "DPR" terrorists issues order to use Donetsk's Soviet name

The document says that the name "city of Stalino" will be used along with the name "city of Donetsk" on Victory Day on May 9.

12:55, 24.04.2020

Minister for occupied territories: "Dozens" of Ukrainians should return home amid prisoner swap

He said the exchange would be "tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

22:57, 15.04.2020

Donbas prisoner swap: Media outlet reports date and venue

Journalists will not be allowed over the coronavirus quarantine.

18:35, 15.04.2020

"DPR" not planning to postpone May 9 parade in Donetsk over coronavirus

Earlier the "DPR" reported seven COVID-19 cases in the Russia-occupied territory.

13:17, 10.04.2020

'DPR' terrorists put Poroshenko on 'wanted list' for alleged murder of Pavlov AKA 'Motorola'

They claim he allegedly "approved the contract hit."

15:59, 25.03.2020

Ukrainian language stripped of official status in Russian proxy Donbas "republic" – rights watchdog

Ukrainian teachers are known to have been retrained to teach Russian, while the number of classes assigned to Ukrainian was cut back in 2014.

22:50, 08.03.2020

"DPR" claims Surkov to remain Donbas negotiator

The Kremlin has not yet commented on this information.

11:55, 14.02.2020

Russian police free 'Black Lenin' – media

The man was apprehended in Arkhangelsk region.

13:59, 13.02.2020

Latvian-born Donbas mercenary detained in Russia, faces extradition to Ukraine

Aijo was detained in the village of Yarensk.

14:54, 12.02.2020

President Zelensky calls on Italy's PM to close illegal 'offices' of self-proclaimed Donbas republics

The two officials discussed general policy issues.

20:56, 07.02.2020

SBU lures ex-"DPR coal industry minister" into Ukrainian-controlled territory (Video)

The man supervised coal production in Russia-occupied districts of Ukraine's Donetsk region.

16:13, 29.01.2020

"DPR" recognizes use of Ukrainian passports in occupied Donbas

The so-called "republics" believe that the passport of a citizen of Ukraine and the "DPR" are equally valid documents.

14:28, 24.01.2020

Leader of "DPR" special forces in occupied Donbas reported killed

The man was shot in the back by his own accomplices.

11:20, 21.01.2020

'DPR' terrorists hunting cars with Ukrainian number plates – blogger

They seize cars that do not have number plates issued by the "DPR."

22:57, 09.01.2020

Prisoner swap: Twenty prisoners refuse to return to occupied Donbas

The exact number of prisoners to be exchanged has not yet been specified.

14:40, 29.12.2019

"DPR ombudsperson" confirms date of prisoner swap

The information that the swap will take place on December 29 has been confirmed and posted on her website.

17:18, 28.12.2019

"DPR" armed forces to cancel curfew on New Year's holidays

The armed forces will strengthen patrolling the occupied settlements in the said period.

13:58, 23.12.2019

"DPR" sniper kills Ukrainian soldier, uses child as human shield (Photo)

The child was spotted by the brigade's reconnaissance group shortly before the fatal shot.

15:19, 20.12.2019

Resident of Maryinka shot dead by "DPR" armed forces in Donbas

The man died on the way to a hospital.

15:48, 18.12.2019

"DPR leader" Pushilin offers to strip Ukrainian of national language status in Donbas

Russian will be the "only national language" in the Russian-controlled "republic."

15:28, 02.12.2019

Ukraine voices protest to Japan over "DPR" team's participation in KWF World Cup in Tokyo (Photo)

Athletes from 32 countries competed in the sports event.

15:54, 15.11.2019

Purpose of Putin aide's Donetsk visit revealed – media

Surkov went for a short-term trip to the occupied stronghold of Russian occupation forces in late October.

19:50, 04.11.2019

Mobile operator's tower in Donetsk exploded in protest against 'inhuman tortures': Ultimatum (Video)

The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, October 27.

21:30, 27.10.2019

RFE/RL: Jailing of Donetsk journalist condemned as 'illegal' attack on press freedom

Aseyev was one of the few reporters in Donetsk who continued to work in the city after it came under the control of the "DPR" in 2014.

13:28, 23.10.2019

U.S. calls on Russia, proxy forces to release Ukrainian journo from "DPR" captivity

Earlier, Russian-backed "authorities" in the unrecognized "Donetsk People's Republic" illegally sentenced Aseyev to 15 years in prison.

22:30, 22.10.2019

Ukrainian journalist Aseyev sentenced to 15 years in prison in Russia-occupied Donetsk

He has been held captive since May or June 2017, according to different sources.

14:59, 22.10.2019