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Activists block M07 highway near Kyiv protesting chaotic urban planning in satellite town

People are outraged by the pace of urban construction in Irpin amid mounting infrastructure issues.

11:05, 17.05.2021

Entrepreneurs rallying against tough quarantine in Kyiv, other cities (Photos)

A tough quarantine has been introduced in the city of Lviv from March 19 until March 28, as well as in the capital city of Kyiv from March 20 until April 9.

11:55, 19.03.2021

Seventeen protesters detained amid Kyiv rally against Sternenko's imprisonment (Photos, video)

Criminal proceedings have been launched into the incident.

22:59, 23.02.2021

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Hundreds take to the streets in Kyiv to protest against Sternenko's imprisonment (Photos)

The Odesa activist was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison.

20:59, 23.02.2021

Owners of cars with foreign registration plates rallying outside parliament (Photo)

Protesters have staged a rally over bill No. 3704 on simplified customs clearance of cars with foreign registration plates.

11:30, 18.02.2021

Zelensky calls U.S. riots "strong blow" to democracy – media

According to Zelensky, he has never imagined this could happen in America.

11:30, 01.02.2021

Amnesty International demands release of protesters detained in Russia

At least 4,000 peaceful protesters were detained in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and other Russian cities on January 31.

23:59, 31.01.2021

Navalny's wife detained in Moscow

Over 1,600 people have been detained during pro-Navalny rallies across Russia.

14:30, 31.01.2021

UPDATE: New pro-Navalny rallies being held in Russia, over 500 detainees reported

Dozens of solidarity events are scheduled to be held abroad.

10:15, 31.01.2021

Over half of Ukrainians not ready to participate in mass protests – poll

The number of citizens who are reluctant to participate in rallies increased by 8 percentage points last year.

17:59, 28.01.2021

Entrepreneurs rallying in Kyiv against quarantine curbs, tougher tax policy (Photo)

As of 10:00, about 500 people have already gathered on the square.

13:10, 28.01.2021

Protests in Russia: Baltic states call on new EU sanctions over detentions

The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuanian urge the Russian authorities to release detainees.

14:59, 24.01.2021

Almost 3,300 people detained during rallies in support of Navalny in Russia

This is a record high number in the history of protests in modern Russian history.

11:25, 24.01.2021

Over 2,000 detained in protests across Russia – media

OVD Info, an independent NGO that monitors rallies, said more than 2,100 people had been detained during protests, more than 700 of them in Moscow alone.

20:35, 23.01.2021

Navalny supporters being beaten, arrested as protests begin to demand his release – media

The OVD-Info group, which monitors police activity, reported dozens of arrests – adding that authorities were beating some of those being detained.

12:45, 23.01.2021

Zelensky comments on D.C. unrest

The president says he condemns "the unprecedented violence" against the U.S. Congress.

18:20, 07.01.2021

Russian chants heard in video of protesters storming Capitol

Hearing chants in Russian in the crowd of Donald Trump supporters drove many to suggest a certain Russian role in sparking violent action during protests.

17:00, 07.01.2021

Four people die in Washington D.C. amid pro-Trump protests

Public emergency has been extended until the day after the inauguration.

10:40, 07.01.2021

Entrepreneurs' rally: More protesters gathering on Kyiv's Maidan

As of 09:20 Kyiv time, there were over 100 people participating in the event.

11:30, 16.12.2020

Entrepreneurs, police clash amid rally downtown Kyiv

Protesters claim police officers used force and tear gas.

14:50, 15.12.2020

Albanians take to streets after man shot dead by police for curfew breach

Protesters were demanding that the interior minister step down.

13:10, 10.12.2020

Entrepreneurs, police clash outside parliament's building in Kyiv (Photo, video)

The protesters are opposing the immediate introduction of software-based cash registers for private entrepreneurs.

11:55, 17.11.2020

Over 500 people detained during street protests in Belarus – media (Photo)

Belarusian security forces used stun grenades.

18:55, 15.11.2020

Georgia elections: Thousands rally in Tbilisi contesting results (Photo, video)

Protesters accuse the ruling party of falsifying the October 31 vote.

23:30, 08.11.2020

Democracy March in Belarus: Rights watchdogs report mass arrests (Photo)

In Minsk, some subway stations have been shut down due to ongoing unrest.

19:30, 08.11.2020

EU envoys approve sanctions on Lukashenko, 14 officials – journalist

The list is set to be published in the EU official journal on Friday.

18:00, 04.11.2020

Zelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stopped

He predicts the situation might even escalate into bloodshed.

15:57, 02.11.2020

Ukraine's foreign minister names conditions for meeting with Belarus' opposition leaders

He says Ukraine is in constant dialogue with the Belarusian people.

12:40, 31.10.2020

Protesters rally outside Constitutional Court against rollback of anti-corruption reform (Photo, video)

Law enforcers have cordoned the court premises, with several dozen police vehicles, including paddy wagons, parked on the adjacent streets.

11:40, 30.10.2020

Lukashenko accuses Poland, Lithuania of funding Belarus protests

The most proactive strikers allegedly receive funding from abroad, he claims.

09:50, 28.10.2020

Lukashenko orders sanctions targeting students, professors taking part in mass rallies

He remains convinced that there are only a few such protesters.

16:30, 27.10.2020

Tikhanovskaya addresses Lukashenko with ultimatum

The opposition has also called on government officials to publicly cease further support for the regime.

16:05, 13.10.2020

Zelensky comments on protests in Russia's Khabarovsk

The Ukrainian president said that those in power must listen to those they serve, or face revolt.

20:50, 06.10.2020

Kyrgyzstan protests: President slams "coup attempt"

Following the president's address, the Central Election Commission canceled the election results.

14:00, 06.10.2020

Kyrgyzstan protests: Crowd seizes parl't building, frees ex-president, PM from prison (Photo, video)

Opposition parties intend to form a new government and elect a prime minister.

09:00, 06.10.2020

Protests in Kyrgyzstan as citizens claim parliamentary election fraud (Photo, video)

Police have used force to disperse demonstrators, including stun grenades, tear gas, and water cannon.

23:45, 05.10.2020

Over 100,000 people protest in Minsk, demanding release of political prisoners (Photo, video)

Human rights activists estimate that law enforcers detained over 180 people across the country on October 4.

01:50, 05.10.2020

Zelensky: Ukraine in solidarity with EU position on Belarus

He says the Belarusian authorities should find an opportunity for dialogue with their own people.

14:05, 24.09.2020

Tikhanovskaya vows security guarantees to Lukashenko if he gives up power in Belarus

She said Lukashenko would "get even more than that."

12:45, 16.09.2020

Rada calls Belarus elections out as "unfair", backs EU sanctions on Minsk

The official results of presidential elections do not reflect the real expression of Belarusian people's will.

15:05, 15.09.2020

Rally held on Kyiv's Independence Square in support of Belarus protesters

About 100 people took part in the event.

22:40, 13.09.2020

"Belarusian activist" protesting against foreign meddling turns out to be Russian politician

In what appears to be a staged interview, the Russian man posing as a Belarusian protester is ironically speaking against fake news, as well as external interference.

23:00, 09.09.2020

Lukashenko compares protesters to Nazis

The comment came during an interview with Russian propaganda media.

20:15, 09.09.2020

Missing Belarus opposition figures turn up at Ukraine border, one detained – media

Kalesnikava was detained trying to cross the border while the other two had entered Ukraine.

10:15, 08.09.2020

March of Unity in Belarus: Police, plain-clothed masked men chase down, beat, detain protesters (Photo, video)

The human rights center Viasna reported that in the capital alone, 158 detainees had already been confirmed.

20:30, 06.09.2020

Women's peace march, students' protests take place in Minsk (Photo)

New protests were sparked, in particular, by yesterday's detention of students of the Minsk State Linguistic University.

20:57, 05.09.2020

Belarus opposition leader calls for U.N. monitoring mission – media

Tsikhanouskaya also called on the international community to impose sanctions on the individuals responsible for electoral violations "and crimes against humanity."

22:53, 04.09.2020

Ukraine's MFA comments on Lukashenko's accusations of meddling in Belarus' internal affairs

There is no need to look for enemies where they do not exist, the ministry says.

22:35, 03.09.2020

Ukrainian artists rally in Kyiv demanding fair quarantine rules for showbiz

They claim injustice as some foreign artists are allowed to perform amid lockdown imposed on Ukrainian event organizers dealing with national stars.

15:40, 03.09.2020

Lukashenko accuses Ukraine of interfering in Belarus' internal affairs

He has also claimed Poland, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic's interference.

15:15, 03.09.2020