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Kravchuk calls on Donbas terrorists to free four seriously ill Ukrainians

They need to be hospitalized.

14:00, 10.06.2021

Ex-member of Russian Duma: Russia loses US$500 billion over aggression against Ukraine

The amount includes capital outflows, lost investment, losses over sanctions.

13:00, 10.06.2021

Donbas residents to be allowed entering Ukraine to get vaccinated against COVID-19

An invitation for vaccination with a unique identifier will be the main condition for the entry.

20:10, 05.06.2021

Russia-led forces mount six attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas on May 29

Enemy troops used proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, as well as anti-tank grenade launchers.

12:55, 30.05.2021

Zelensky extends sanctions against Donbas terrorists, Russia propaganda TV channels

The list includes persons involved in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and the war in Donbas.

19:59, 21.05.2021

Russia to open Duma polling stations in occupied Donbas – human rights activists

This is the way they want residents with Russian passports living in the occupied districts to be involved in the voting.

11:55, 12.05.2021

Donbas residents with Russian passports may vote in elections to State Duma – Russian media

The elections to the State Duma are scheduled for September 19, 2021.

10:40, 11.05.2021

Benelux foreign ministers to visit Donbas during trip to Ukraine

The countries will discuss continuation of reforms in Ukraine.

20:59, 05.05.2021

Russian passports issued to almost 530,000 Donbas residents – media

Putin enacted an expedited passport issuance procedure for Donbas residents two years ago.

22:30, 02.05.2021

FM Kuleba: Zelensky to discuss Crimea, among other issues, if he meets Putin

The Ukrainian leader announced on April 26 that he had instructed to start preparations for a meeting with his Russian counterpart.

17:30, 02.05.2021

Huge build-up of Russian military hardware spotted by OSCE monitors in occupied Donbas

The OSCE SMM's UAVs have spotted 269 pieces of various types of weapons and military hardware.

12:45, 15.04.2021

Zelensky's spokeswoman elaborates on humanitarian aid sent to Donbas

The international organizations have sent over 10 convoys since the beginning of 2021.

11:30, 12.04.2021

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

Minister for occupied areas: Donbas mine clearance to take at least 30 years

The density of unexploded ordnance in Ukrainian territory is higher than in any part of the world.

17:59, 28.03.2021

Donbas talks in deadlock as Russia puts forward another demand – journalist

Garmash did not rule out new escalation along the contact line in the east of Ukraine.

11:55, 05.03.2021

Delegate to TCG Garmash: Ukraine has opportunity to retake Donbas within next decade

He says conditions should be created for Russia to want to withdraw from Ukraine's east.

20:59, 28.02.2021

Ukraine's envoy to UN Kyslytsya: "Russia should not be allowed to use veto power"

The UN General Assembly held the debate titled: "Situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine" on February 23.

11:05, 24.02.2021

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief says Army ready for any scenario in Donbas

Ukrainian troops are being trained for urban warfare.

18:59, 22.02.2021

Corona mortality rate in occupied Donbas catastrophic – Document

The January rate rose a staggering 131% to the previous month.

18:00, 19.02.2021

Military expert predicts threat of radioactive disaster in occupied Donbas

They have stopped pumping water from coal mines.

11:55, 19.02.2021

In occupied Donbas, it's Happy "Stalintine's" Day

Local communists have seized on the February 14 holiday hype to promote their agenda.

23:15, 15.02.2021

International experts say US$21 bln needed to rebuild Donbas

A project for the development of the affected districts could become an opportunity for accelerated development and the introduction of advanced approaches.

17:59, 12.02.2021

Ukrainian soldier wounded by Russian sniper in Donbas

He was rushed to the hospital.

21:59, 07.02.2021

Ukraine offers Donbas, Crimea residents free COVID-19 vaccination – health ministry

The vaccination will be conducted on a voluntary basis.

13:35, 05.02.2021

OSCE SMM UAV spots heavy weapons in Russia-occupied part of Donbas

The said weapons were deployed in violation of the established withdrawal lines.

19:40, 31.01.2021

Russia reportedly ships first batch of its COVID-19 vaccine to occupied Donbas

Healthcare, education and "security" workers will get vaccinated first.

16:59, 31.01.2021

SBU blocks major scheme of smuggling from occupied Donbas

Perpetrators would use transit via Russia to hide traces of the products' real origin.

16:30, 27.01.2021

Escalation in Donbas: Number of attacks on Ukrainian positions grows to nine on Jan 23

The enemy used proscribed 120mm mortars, as well as 82mm mortars, grenade launchers, machine guns, rifles.

10:15, 24.01.2021

Ukraine not ready to liberate occupied Donbas by military means – Kravchuk

In his opinion, the Donbas issue could be resolved only politically and diplomatically.

14:45, 21.01.2021

EP condemns Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine

MEPs passed two annual reports, condemning the Russian occupation of Ukraine and Georgia.

11:30, 21.01.2021

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

OSCE spots funeral minivan entering Russia from occupied Donbas

After undergoing customs control procedures, the minivan crossed the border into the Russian Federation.

21:35, 19.01.2021

About 300,000 Ukrainians forced to obtain Russian passports in occupied Donbas – Reznikov

The official says he is convinced Ukraine has no right to condemn such citizens.

12:20, 29.12.2020

Putin: Russia to "build up support" for occupied Donbas

Putin said prospects for the development of relations between Russia and Ukraine largely depend on the Ukrainian authorities.

15:40, 17.12.2020

Ruling party member: Extending Donbas status sends peace deal signal

The law regulating the special status of Russia-occupied Donbas was prolonged for another 12 months.

15:40, 16.12.2020

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

Donbas warzone update: Two soldiers wounded, six attacks mounted on Dec 12

The soldiers sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized.

11:30, 13.12.2020

Human rights commissioner: 251 Ukrainians held captive in occupied Donbas

The official says it is not possible to monitor how their rights are being observed in the Russia-occupied territory.

22:59, 11.12.2020

Updated

Ukrainian soldier wounded by Russian sniper near Avdiyivka dies of wounds

Two violations of the peace agreements were recorded from 00:00 to 17:00 Kyiv time on November 24.

20:59, 24.11.2020

Prisoner swap in Donbas: Ukraine may have 11 people back by late 2020 – Kravchuk

The list has already been submitted to the ORDLO.

11:55, 20.11.2020

Envoy Kravchuk says Ukraine to be able to hold elections in Donbas in March

The Ukrainian representative says that Ukraine's control over the border is a matter of principle.

22:59, 12.11.2020

Putin amends decree on recognition of "passports" issued in occupied Donbas

Russia recognizes "documents" issued by "DPR" and "LPR", regardless of their holder's actual citizenship.

20:15, 05.11.2020

Donbas war: Russia-led forces use grenade launchers, rifles amid two attacks on Nov 2

No Ukrainian military casualties were registered over the period under review.

10:20, 03.11.2020

Minister Reznikov compares Russia-occupied parts of Donbas to tumor

He says there are two options for this region of Ukraine.

13:59, 02.11.2020

Deputy PM: 9.5 mln Ukrainians suffer from Russian occupation

The death toll from the Donbas war in the territories controlled by the Ukrainian government alone was 14,000 people.

22:59, 23.10.2020

Government official says at least quarter of century needed for reintegration of Donbas

He cited Croatia as an example.

10:15, 20.10.2020

Education institutions in ORDO switching to distance learning over COVID-19

Schools in the occupied districts are on autumn holidays from October 5 to October 25.

15:20, 11.10.2020

Parliament speaker predicts law on Donbas special status may be extended again

The law is expiring on December 31, 2020.

14:35, 07.10.2020

Presidential chief of staff Yermak: Mr. Fokin must leave Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas

He says Russia is a party to the conflict.

09:50, 30.09.2020