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Art object dedicated to Crimean political prisoners vandalized in Kyiv (Photo)
Obscenities, pentagrams, phrases that incite religious hatred and other inscriptions have appeared on the walls.
15:15, 13.05.2021
Russia-led forces hand detainees lists over to Ukraine
The Ukrainian side shared its lists in the winter.
20:59, 09.05.2021
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
Kremlin prisoner Hlib Shabliy safely back in Ukraine
He had been illegally held behind bars for over four years.
23:15, 05.03.2021
Ex-Kremlin hostages from Ukraine kick off platform to free political prisoners held by Russia
Currently, there are over 100 political prisoners from Ukraine being held in Russia or occupied Crimea, while at least another 150 are being held by Russian proxies in Donbas.
23:45, 04.03.2021
UK calls on Russia to immediately release all Ukrainian political prisoners
The UK also welcomes the new International Crimean Platform, which will bring together the international community to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine.
19:20, 20.02.2021
Ombudsperson tells of political prisoners illegally held in Russia, occupied Crimea
In Crimea alone, there are 33 such held persons, some serving their sentence and some – awaiting or undergoing trial.
20:00, 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
"Captivity kills even those who survived": Ex-Donbas captive dies of heart problems
He was held captive by Russia-controlled groups from May 2019 to December 2019.
10:40, 19.10.2020
Thousands rally in Kyiv, demand release of Kremlin's hostages (Video)
Several thousand people took part in the campaign.
23:54, 10.10.2020
Ex-political prisoner Balukh in serious condition after assault – Ukrainian MP
Balukh was assaulted in Kyiv overnight Tuesday, September 8.
12:45, 09.09.2020
MFA Ukraine explains why severing diplomatic ties with Russia no option
There are legal aspects aside from political ones, Kuleba noted.
13:40, 02.08.2020
Ukrainian man illegally held in occupied Donbas "in critical condition" – Ombudsperson
He has dramatically lost weight amid cancer suspicion, while his family were not allowed to hand over any medications.
23:15, 29.07.2020
Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia, occupied Crimea forced to cast ballots in vote on constitutional changes
The move is in violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
10:20, 03.07.2020
Families of Ukrainian political prisoners Russia holds in Crimea rally outside President's Office (Photo)
They say they've repeatedly contacted the President's Office only to receive formal responses from the Justice Ministry.
14:40, 11.06.2020
RFE/RL: Russian court rejects Crimean blogger's appeal
Memedeminov was arrested in Crimea in late March 2018 on charges his YouTube videos incited followers to commit acts of terrorism.
23:46, 14.05.2020
Ukraine's ombudsperson: Ukrainian political prisoner in Russia may have contracted COVID-19
The detention center's administration has not yet provided Buhaichuk with proper medical assistance.
18:30, 12.05.2020
Ukraine's foreign minister asks OSCE to push for release of political prisoners in occupied Crimea, Russia
The minister thanked the organization for its efforts in the release of illegally detained persons in Donbas.
00:20, 30.04.2020
Ex-political prisoner Sentsov comments on today's prisoner swap
Russians aren't releasing any of those they have been holding captive for years; none of the Crimean Tatars has been released.
14:20, 16.04.2020
Ukraine's FM calls on UN to multiply efforts toward release of Ukrainian political prisoners
The top diplomat has called on the UN Human Rights Council to step up efforts to have Russia cease violations of rights of those living in the occupied territories.
19:50, 24.02.2020
MFA Prystaiko: Ukraine in wait for next prisoner swap with Russia
Up to 200 Ukrainians may return home as a result of the exchange.
21:59, 20.02.2020
U.S. urges Russia to free over 80 Ukrainian political prisoners
The diplomat says U.S. sanctions against Russia over Ukraine will remain in place.
01:40, 19.02.2020
Sentsov tells U.S. Congress about confessions of Russian military who seized Crimea
The film director also addressed the issue of inhumane conditions in Russian penitentiary facilities.
21:50, 28.01.2020
RFE/RL: Court in Russia-occupied Crimea expunges journalist Semena's criminal record
The ruling is supposed to take effect in 10 calendar days.
16:20, 15.01.2020
Ukraine's MFA says about 100 hostages of Kremlin "celebrate" Christmas in jail (Video)
The ministry called on the international community to help free all Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
15:35, 06.01.2020
Ukrainians call Zelensky politician of year – poll
Zelensky as a politician of the year received the support of all age and regional distribution groups.
13:05, 23.12.2019
Human rights activist: 88 political prisoners still behind bars in Russia-occupied Crimea
Twelve people were released, but 40 new were arrested in 2019.
23:59, 21.12.2019
Ukraine's Sentsov arrives in Latvia to undergo rehabilitation
Former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will undergo rehabilitation at Jūrmala-based National Rehabilitation Centre "Vaivari."
23:40, 15.12.2019
FM Prystaiko: New Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap reaches decisive stage
The exchange of captives will involve three groups.
16:15, 12.10.2019
Sentsov says he's ready to shake Putin's hand for release of Ukrainian political prisoners
Political prisoner Sentsov was released on September 7.
22:55, 23.09.2019
"I did a really stupid thing": Karpiuk on how FSB lured him out of Ukraine
A close friend told him Russian authorities sought to hold talks with the Right Sector leaders.
19:10, 17.09.2019
Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity get new biometric documents
They have received ID cards of a citizen of Ukraine and foreign passports.
15:56, 16.09.2019
Sentsov sets fire to "most hated thing on Earth" (Video)
He earlier said he would like to see Russian President Vladimir Putin on trial in the Hague court.
10:00, 13.09.2019
Dates for release of all detained Ukrainians discussed as part of TCG on Donbas
Along with preparations for the Normandy Four meeting, the parties are working on a roadmap for the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
20:59, 12.09.2019
Freed Ukrainian sailors raise funds for Russian political prisoner for help during their captivity
The total sum is about US$900.
23:55, 10.09.2019
Sentsov plans to fight for release of other Ukrainian prisoners
Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, recently freed from Russian captivity, has said he will fight for the release of other Ukrainian prisoners, including those held in Donbas.
14:40, 10.09.2019
Another prisoner swap may take place this year – Ukrainian ombudsperson
According to Denisova, there are prospects for a another exchange of held persons.
13:20, 10.09.2019
First interview with released Kremlin prisoner Pavlo Hryb: "In Lefortovo, I was held in a single cell. They would not put Ukrainians together"
The former political prisoner, 21, told of the book he had been reading in the days before the swap, chant "Glory to Ukraine!" in prison corridors, and his refusal to write an appeal for pardon.
12:00, 09.09.2019
Interview
Tusk comments on release of Ukrainian political prisoners, sailors
Tusk calls on Russia to release all political prisoners and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.
21:35, 07.09.2019
Eleven freed Ukrainians taken to Kyiv's Feofania hospital (Photo, video)
They were brought to the hospital for medical examinations and rehabilitation.
18:22, 07.09.2019
Plane with Ukrainian political prisoners lands in Boryspil (Photo, video)
Their relatives are meeting them at the airport.
13:53, 07.09.2019
Russia's media name new date of Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
Meanwhile, the Kremlin refrained from commenting on reports that the prisoner swap might begin on September 7.
14:09, 04.09.2019
Dutch prosecutors ask Ukraine not to hand over new MH17 suspect to Russia
It is of "paramount importance" that he remains available for further questioning, Dutch investigators stress.
20:40, 03.09.2019
Ukrainian POW sailors, at least eight political prisoners being held in Moscow's detention center
At the same time, it was said Sentsov had not been transferred to this detention center.
20:46, 02.09.2019
SBU: Date of prisoner swap with Russia still being agreed
Earlier, Gitlianska suggested that the exchange of prisoners would not take place on Aug 30, adding that this is not an official statement.
13:35, 30.08.2019
Sentsov not included in swap list – Russian media
It is also reported the prisoner swap may take place before the end of summer.
11:27, 23.08.2019
Russia in contact with Ukraine on prisoner swap, Kremlin confirms
On August 21, the administration of the Lefortovo detention center in Moscow confirmed that five Ukrainian political prisoners were transferred there from penal colonies across Russia.
19:50, 22.08.2019
Another three Ukrainian political prisoners allegedly transferred to Moscow's Lefortovo detention center
Food parcels addressed to Roman Sushchenko, Yevhen Panov, and Oleksiy Syzonovych were accepted in Lefortovo.
19:10, 21.08.2019
Five Ukrainians convicted in Russia may be extradited to serve sentences at home – Russian media
According to media reports, these are Volodymyr Balukh, Stanislav Klykh, Mykola Karpiuk, Oleksandr Kolchenko, and Pavlo Hryb.
12:56, 21.08.2019
MFA Ukraine calls on Russia to release Bekirov, Kolchenko
The foreign ministry pointed to Bekirov's deteriorating health and the refusal of the Russian court to change custody in a penal colony to correctional labor.
16:00, 15.08.2019
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