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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

U.S. urges Russia to free Ukrainian journalist Yesypenko

The United States is troubled by reports of his torture.

16:05, 13.04.2021

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

Nigerian pirates release six Ukrainian sailors (Photo, video)

Pirates attacked the Stevia cargo vessel off the coast of Nigeria.

20:30, 30.01.2021

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

Three citizens freed from prison in Laos eventually return to Ukraine – Ombudsperson

Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2 and another two on November 18.

12:20, 16.12.2020

MP from ruling party freed on bail in corruption probe, to wear ankle monitor

The bail was posted yesterday.

11:45, 25.09.2020

Two Ukrainians detained in Belarus released

The Ukrainians were held in Minsk's Isolation Center for Offenders.

11:40, 14.08.2020

Ukraine's MFA: No information yet about whereabouts of Ukrainians detained in Belarus

Today the Ukrainian consul is visiting all detention centers in Minsk.

12:15, 13.08.2020

Zelensky reveals details of special operation in Lutsk (Photo, video)

The conversation lasted for up to 10 minutes.

03:15, 22.07.2020

Lutsk terrorist sets three hostages free (Video)

These are a child, a pregnant woman, and an elderly woman.

21:15, 21.07.2020

Ukrainian media outlet names most expensive national brands

Large multinational brands created outside Ukraine were not taken into account.

14:35, 02.07.2020

Fourteen Ukrainian sailors back home after three-year Libyan captivity

The president thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and all those who helped citizens be released and brought back to Ukraine.

17:50, 20.06.2020

Fourteen Ukrainian sailors freed in Libya after three-year imprisonment

Their health condition is normal.

21:59, 12.06.2020

Seven Ukrainian sailors released from pirate captivity in Africa

Their vessel was heading from the port of Lomé (Togo) to the port of Libreville (Gabon) when pirates attacked.

11:00, 25.05.2020

Ex-FM Kozhara suspected of businessman's murder released on bail

Ex-head of the Inter TV channel, general director of the Atlantic Group holding Serhiy Starytsky was shot dead in the house of Kozhara and his wife outside Kyiv in February 2020.

16:40, 21.05.2020

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

Donbas prisoner swap kicks off, 19 Ukrainians set to return home

Mutual release of held persons is taking place in "all for all" format.

10:00, 16.04.2020

Ukraine may release almost 900 prisoners amid COVID-19 epidemic

The ministry wants to amend laws to reduce the number of new people sent to pretrial detention centers or penal colonies.

16:58, 08.04.2020

Police release 23 detainees following clashes in Novi Sanzhary

One man remains in custody.

13:40, 21.02.2020

Russian police free 'Black Lenin' – media

The man was apprehended in Arkhangelsk region.

13:59, 13.02.2020

Zelensky asks Pope Francis to help with release of prisoners (Photo)

According to Zelensky, the Pope is doing everything possible to achieve peace and harmony throughout the world.

15:24, 08.02.2020

Ex-Deputy Minister Hrymchak suspected of fraud released from custody

Hrymchak's lawyers have confirmed this information.

16:40, 30.01.2020

CNN: U.S. Energy Department agrees to release Ukraine-related documents

The court filing says the first set of documents will focus on communications of then-Secretary Rick Perry as well as chief of staff Brian McCormack among other items.

15:32, 14.01.2020

Zelensky: Prisoner swap may take place on Dec 29, but lists still being verified

According to Russian media, the "big swap" is scheduled for December 29.

18:04, 28.12.2019

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

Ukraine's former deputy minister suspected of treason released on bail

The lawyer says the bail was posted last week.

18:20, 25.11.2019

Kyiv's appeals court frees man jailed for plotting to kill anti-Kremlin reporter Babchenko in Ukraine

The court ruling came into force immediately.

11:20, 14.11.2019

New prisoner swap not synchronized with Normandy summit – FM Prystaiko

The minister says preparations for a large-scale exchange of detainees are under way.

10:15, 01.11.2019

Reuters: Russian agent Butina to be freed from U.S. prison, awaits deportation

Butina, who publicly advocated for gun rights, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to act as a foreign agent.

20:30, 25.10.2019

Ex-NSDC official Hladkovsky, freed on bail in corruption probe, to wear ankle monitor

Bail worth UAH 10.6 million, or US$423,500, was posted on October 21.

16:59, 21.10.2019

Bail worth over US$420,000 posted for ex-NSDC official Hladkovsky accused of abuse of office

He is expected to be released from a pretrial detention center soon.

12:28, 21.10.2019

Ex-MPs Vilkul, Koliesnikov released on bail (Video)

Both are charged with causing damage to the state.

14:29, 17.09.2019

Sushchenko thanks Zelensky, Poroshenko, Macron for release from Russian captivity

The journalist also expressed gratitude to Ukrainian diplomats in other countries, international organizations, and his lawyers.

16:20, 11.09.2019

G7 Ambassadors express hope for release of other Ukrainian prisoners in Russia

G7 Ambassadors welcome the release of 35 Ukrainian detainees.

23:13, 07.09.2019

SBU: 227 Ukrainians still illegally held in occupied territories

The SBU has been integrated in the process of Ukrainian prisoner release since the early days of Russian aggression.

22:40, 07.09.2019

Zelensky announces second stage of Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

Regarding the timing of such a release, the president said he hoped it would happen as soon as possible.

20:52, 07.09.2019

Bellingcat says Tsemakh's release not to affect MH17 investigation

Ukrainian court's ruling to release ex-anti-aircraft unit commander Volodymyr Tsemakh should not affect the upcoming trial set to expose all those responsible for the MH17 downing over Donbas.

18:30, 06.09.2019

MH17 case: Release of "person of interest" Tsemakh in Kyiv not to stop probe – Dutch investigators

The ruling comes amid talks between Kyiv and Moscow on a massive prisoner swap that unconfirmed reports have said includes Tsemakh.

17:50, 05.09.2019

Groysman's ex-interpreter charged with spying for Russia pleads guilty

As part of deal with prosecutors, the convict was released, having spent more than 1.5 years in a detention facility.

14:50, 30.08.2019

Ukraine's PGO says Vyshinsky voluntarily agrees on prisoner swap

The exchange of held persons will be carried out under the 35-for-35 formula.

23:19, 28.08.2019

Ukrainian court releases from custody RIA Novosti's Kyiv office ex-chief Vyshinsky

The man, who is being charged with high treason and involvement in information warfare against Ukraine, has been released on personal recognizance.

13:10, 28.08.2019

Gibraltar court releases seized Iranian tanker with Ukrainians among crew

However, it remains unknown when the tanker will leave Gibraltar.

09:50, 16.08.2019

Ukrainian political prisoner Steshenko released on parole in occupied Crimea

In August 2018, the Kremlin-controlled court in Simferopol sentenced Steshenko to two years in a penal colony.

09:00, 07.08.2019

Russian ombudswoman reacts to idea of Sentsov-Vyshinsky swap

Moskalkova said Vyshinsky should be released unconditionally.

15:25, 19.07.2019

Ukraine's general says Russia to free Ukrainian sailors over objective reasons

Bohdan said Putin should be interested in the implementation of the ITLOS decision.

11:30, 11.07.2019

Putin to free Ukrainian sailors soon, seeking more political gains – Klimkin

Klimkin says Putin is using the Ukrainian sailors as a bargaining chip.

13:50, 10.07.2019

Platini released after police questioning

"It hurts," Platini said of the experience.

13:00, 19.06.2019

Russia must comply with ITLOS decision, release 24 Ukrainian sailors – Zelensky

Zelensky assured that Ukraine would continue cooperation with its partners aimed at ensuring security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

22:04, 17.06.2019

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Cruise ship captain bailed in Hungary after fatal accident – media

The captain's lawyer said Budapest's appellate court had confirmed an earlier ruling to release the captain on a 15 million forint ($53,000) bail.

16:40, 12.06.2019