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Russia ignoring Ukraine's proposals on held persons' release
The Ukrainian delegation continues to insist on the need to release POWs as soon as possible.
11:05, 20.05.2021
Medvedchuk, Surkov talk power supplies to occupied Crimea, prisoner swap – leaked call from 2014
The outlet that released the tape has said nothing about the source of the leak.
14:25, 25.02.2021
Deputy PM Reznikov warns about Russia's POW swap attempt bypassing Minsk process
The official says Ukraine will act solely in line with the international deals.
11:05, 19.02.2021
"All for all": OSCE calls for mutual release of detainees in Donbas
Issues related to the settlement of the legal status of certain persons released in the previous exchanges were considered during a recent TCG meeting.
10:40, 29.10.2020
Zelensky: Ukraine sends POW swap lists to Donbas
Some 100 people are expected to be exchanged from each side.
00:59, 21.08.2020
Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas discusses local elections, POW lists, opening of two checkpoints
The next meeting is scheduled for July 8.
00:57, 26.06.2020
Updated
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
SBU names number of Ukrainians held captive in occupied Donbas
The security agency has told how a list of those gone missing in the occupied areas is being formed.
23:30, 05.05.2020
UN urges "DPR/LPR" to allow international observers to visit held persons
OHCHR operations in territory controlled by 'Donetsk people's republic' and 'Luhansk people's republic' have been substantively restricted since June 2018.
16:40, 12.12.2019
Ahead of Normandy Four summit, Ukraine's Foreign Minister names "main red line" for Ukraine
The talks on Donbas settlement will be held in Paris today.
09:00, 09.12.2019
NSDC secretary names positions Zelensky set to defend at Normandy Four summit
The NSDC secretary said the preparations for the Normandy summit are underway.
15:20, 28.11.2019
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
Ukrainian ombudsperson names conditions set before latest prisoner swap
According to Denisova, this is about pardon and personal recognizance.
14:00, 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
"There may be sanctions": Russia did not comply with all conditions set by ITLOS in Kerch Strait attack probe
At the same time, the Kremlin was attempting to portray the release of Ukrainian POW sailors as a gesture independent of the award of the International Tribunal.
11:20, 10.09.2019
Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: Official list of freed Ukrainians
The list was posted by the president's press service.
16:01, 07.09.2019
Updated
Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap kicks off – lawyer
Polozov also confirmed to Russia's Interfax news outlet that the sailors had left a Moscow-based Lefortovo pre-trial detention center.
10:47, 07.09.2019
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
No official meeting of Ukrainian prisoners planned in airport – media
They are set to be immediately taken to the hospital, according to a non-confirmed report.
10:15, 30.08.2019
Russia's case against captured Ukrainian sailors moves to new stage – lawyer
The sailors began to familiarize themselves with the materials of the case.
16:20, 24.07.2019
Zelensky issues statement regarding Ukrainian POW sailors
Ukrainian sailors illegally held in Russia must be released, the Ukrainian leader stressed.
11:05, 19.07.2019
Volker: Russia's move to extend remand of Ukrainian sailors attempt to pressure Zelensky ahead of election
The envoy expressed doubt that such a step would work.
12:20, 18.07.2019
Moscow court extends custody term for 12 POW Ukrainian sailors until Oct 24
The judges said the decision could be appealed at the Moscow City Court.
14:00, 17.07.2019
Decision to release Ukrainian sailors depends on Moscow's political will – Klimkin
Political and legal constructions exist, allowing Russia to release Ukrainian sailors at any moment.
14:05, 16.07.2019
"No comment": Kremlin on possible swap of Ukrainian POW sailors for propagandist Vyshinsky
Peskov stressed Moscow was monitoring the situation with the trial of a RIA Novosti journalist.
13:45, 15.07.2019
OSCE PA designates Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia as prisoners of war
The OSCE PA condemns the unprovoked act of armed aggression and unjustifiable and disproportionate use of military force by the Russian Federation against Ukrainian vessels and their crews.
15:12, 09.07.2019
MFA Russia admits possibility of releasing POW sailors from custody before end of "trial"
The note earlier sent to Ukraine "clearly states" that appropriate tools are available in Russian legislation, Zekharova claims.
10:20, 05.07.2019
Kremlin claims MFA never offered to release Ukrainian sailors: "Investigation underway, they must appear in court"
Peskov calls to "carefully re-read" Putin’s statement saying that the release of Ukrainian sailors was not linked with Russia's return to the PACE.
16:30, 01.07.2019
Ukraine's NSDC says prospects of Zelensky-Putin meeting realistic
Danyliuk said Putin has his own understanding, a picture of expectations, while Zelensky also has an understanding.
12:20, 01.07.2019
Zelensky slams Klimkin over response to Russia's diplomatic note on the release of POW sailors
The president suggested that the foreign ministry and its chief "hid" from him the corresponding note that came from Russia.
19:50, 27.06.2019
Zelensky to journalists: Ask Medvedchuk why he raises prisoner swap issue only ahead of elections
The president noted he had never spoken with the Opposition Bloc – For Life Party leader.
19:10, 27.06.2019
Wedding behind bars: Ukrainian POW sailor getting married in Moscow detention center
After the sailors return from Russian captivity, the newlyweds plan to arrange a real wedding party.
18:30, 26.06.2019
Ukraine urges G20 to influence Russia to release Ukrainian sailors
The foreign minister wrote letters to his counterparts from G20 and the European Union.
23:40, 25.06.2019
EU calls on Russia to release Ukrainian sailors "unconditionally"
European leaders also urge Moscow to ensure free passage of all ships through the Kerch Straits, in accordance with international law.
09:00, 21.06.2019
Klimkin tells how Putin sought to exploit captured Ukrainian sailors
The foreign minister hopes that with the broad international support, Ukrainian sailors will be ultimately released and brought back home.
12:20, 19.06.2019
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for dialogue with Russia, names condition
Zelensky is set to put an end to the war in Donbas.
13:24, 20.05.2019
Revitalization of Normandy format, return of POWs to be Zelensky's key priority in foreign policy – advisors
Danyliuk stressed Ukrainian voters expect that "we gradually find a solution to the war in the east of our country."
15:00, 03.05.2019
Minsk talks: Ukraine calls on Russia to unblock hostage release
Russian representatives say that the release is off the table until the "trial" of POW sailors is completed.
23:15, 24.04.2019
Russia says case of captured Ukrainian sailors beyond jurisdiction of UN Tribunal
Moscow has called on Kyiv to begin consultations.
09:00, 17.04.2019
Ukrainian ombudsperson off to Russia to attend court hearings in POW sailors' case
She also intends to meet the FSB chief.
13:40, 14.04.2019
Merkel, Poroshenko demand release of Ukrainian sailors held in Russia
Also, the German Chancellor stressed the need to ensure free navigation through the Kerch Strait.
23:15, 12.04.2019
OSCE coordinator visits Ukrainian hostages in Donetsk (Photo)
Russian and pro-militant media have been spinning reports showing Frisch "warmly embracing" local "puppet occupation authorities," which sparked outrage among former hostages and families of those still held in captivity.
13:45, 06.04.2019
Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia could be considered POWs – OHCHR
Ukrainian crew members are protected by the Third Geneva Convention.
11:32, 13.03.2019
U.S. diplomats urge Russia to immediately release Ukrainian sailors rather than conduct psychiatric exams
Washington is concerned by Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners.
20:15, 12.03.2019
Hundred days in Russian captivity: Ombudsperson demands release of Ukrainian POW sailors
Ukraine is calling on the Russian Federation to comply with the norms of international humanitarian law, in particular, the 1949 Geneva Convention.
15:20, 04.03.2019
Ukraine Ombudsperson meets Russian counterpart, stresses need for immediate hospital treatment for three wounded Ukrainian POW sailors
She noted that the captives needed actual treatment, not superficial examinations.
09:00, 22.02.2019
Ukraine not to allow turning Azov Sea into Russian lake – Poroshenko
The president has been seeking international assistance in making Russia ensure freedom of navigation in the Kerch Strait and in the Azov Sea.
14:20, 19.02.2019
Poroshenko thanks Stoltenberg for NATO's support to Ukraine, condemnation of Russian aggression
The parties separately discussed the ways of strengthening Ukraine's cooperation with the Alliance in response to the threats in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, in particular with a view to increasing capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy.
22:10, 15.02.2019
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