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Italy arrests navy captain as suspected spy for passing documents to Russian – media

The Italian, a captain of a frigate, and the Russian, a military official accredited at the embassy, were accused of "serious crimes tied to spying and state security."

14:25, 31.03.2021

U.S. Navy sailor charged with giving classified information to Russian – media

Military court documents don't say what kind of information he's accused of giving the Russian or how he knew the person.

23:05, 19.07.2020

FM Kuleba says Ukrainian citizen freed from Nigerian pirates' captivity

The Ukrainian sailor was abducted on February 20.

00:07, 12.03.2020

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

Hungary charges Ukrainian captain over deadly boat collision on Danube – media

The liner's owner, Swiss-based Viking Cruises Ltd, has said it was cooperating with Hungarian investigators.

21:55, 28.11.2019

Ukraine's MFA in contact with shipowner over sailor's death in Celtic Sea

The Ukrainian sailor reportedly died from an injury amid a storm in the Celtic Sea.

18:30, 24.11.2019

Ukrainian sailor captured amid pirate attack on two vessels off Cameroon – Ukraine's MFA

As UNIAN learned from informed sources, the Ukrainian was a member of the crew of the Marmalaita cargo ship.

20:07, 16.08.2019

ITLOS obliges Russia to release 24 Ukrainian sailors

At the same time, the Tribunal failed to satisfy Ukraine's motion to oblige the Russian Federation to stop criminal prosecution of captured Ukrainians.

17:10, 25.05.2019

Kremlin says Ukrainian POW sailors to be tried in Russian court "despite Medvedchuk's efforts"

According to Peskov, after the court ruling, various "legal procedures" are provided for their return to Ukraine.

14:20, 19.04.2019

Ukraine lodges request with ITLOS, seeking release of 24 Ukrainian sailors in Russia

The Ukrainian side offered Russia to hold consultations in The Hague on April 23 and is awaiting a response.

18:56, 16.04.2019

Russia extends Ukrainian sailors' trial until late August

Russian investigators want their arrest to be extended until the end of July.

18:59, 15.04.2019

Moscow court to consider extension of captured Ukrainian sailors' arrest on April 17 – Russian lawyer

A motion for the extension of the arrest is expected on Monday, April 15.

13:15, 12.04.2019

G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to release Ukrainian sailors

There is no justification for Russia's use of military force against Ukrainian ships and naval personnel, the G7 foreign ministers said.

12:33, 07.04.2019

NATO calls on Russia to return control of Crimea to Ukraine

NATO reiterated Crimea is the territory of Ukraine.

15:11, 18.03.2019

Australia imposes financial sanctions, travel bans over Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine

Australia condemns the aggression and calls on Russia to release the detained Ukrainian sailors and seized vessels without delay.

14:20, 18.03.2019

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

Over 330 Ukrainian sailors in custody in Greece, Italy – MFA Ukraine

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with various organizations, is implementing projects to prevent the involvement of Ukrainian sailors in illegal activities and to safeguard their rights and interests.

14:51, 28.02.2019

Russian doctors to examine three Ukrainian sailors wounded amid Kerch incident

They were deprived of proper treatment for almost three months already.

10:00, 20.02.2019

Moscow court upholds ruling on extension of arrest for another four Ukrainian captive sailors

The Ukrainian prisoners of war will remain in custody in the Lefortovo detention center until the end of April.

14:40, 13.02.2019

Moscow court upholds ruling on extension of arrest for another four Ukrainian captive sailors

The Ukrainian prisoners of war will remain in custody in the Lefortovo detention center until the end of April.

14:28, 12.02.2019

U.S. calls on Russia to immediately release Ukrainian sailors held in captivity for 75 days (Video)

Three sailors were wounded during the attack.

19:58, 07.02.2019

Eight Ukrainians detained as ship with 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off Portugal's coast

The vessels was seized on January 30.

09:40, 07.02.2019

Ukrainian consuls visit wounded sailor in Russian detention center – MFA

Soroka did not express any complaints, diplomats say.

14:00, 04.02.2019

EU again urges Moscow to release Ukrainian sailors – media

The message was delivered on January 30 by EU envoy to Moscow Markus Ederer to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko.

13:59, 31.01.2019

Wounded Ukrainian sailor Eyder's lawyer files motion for his transfer from Russia to Ukraine

The lawyer insists her client should be transferred either to Ukraine or a third country.

11:03, 31.01.2019

One of Ukrainian wounded sailors needs medical examination – lawyer

Despite repeated appeals, no recommendations were given on rehabilitation and recuperation, the lawyer said.

18:33, 19.01.2019

Canada calls on Russia to immediately release Ukrainian sailors

Canada continues to condemn unlawful Russian actions.

14:30, 16.01.2019

Ukraine protests against Moscow's decision to extend detention term for Ukrainian sailors

The trial of the Ukrainian servicemen runs counter to international humanitarian law, the diplomats said.

13:19, 16.01.2019

Moscow court extends detention term for all 24 captive Ukrainian sailors until April 24

The lawyers plan to appeal against the court rulings.

11:54, 16.01.2019

Moscow court extends detention term for 12 captive Ukrainian sailors until April 24 (Video)

The judges said the decision could be appealed to the Moscow City Court.

16:56, 15.01.2019

Russia wants to hold "court hearings" on captive Ukrainian sailors behind closed doors – lawyer

The position of the Ukrainian sailors' defense team is to have open and transparent court hearings.

14:07, 14.01.2019

Ukrainian sailor saved from death row in Iran returned home in swap deal

He was exchanged for an Iranian national convicted for espionage.

11:50, 10.01.2019

Ukrainian sailor facing death penalty in Iran reportedly swapped for Iranian spy

Novichkov will see his family in a few days.

19:35, 08.01.2019

Four Ukrainians die after shipwreck off Turkish coast – Ambassador of Ukraine

A total of 11 Ukrainian citizens were on board of the cargo vessel.

19:15, 07.01.2019

Ukraine lodges lawsuit against Russia with ECHR over captive Ukrainian sailors

All 24 Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia declared themselves to be prisoners of war.

17:38, 07.01.2019

Some 37 people arrested for political reasons in occupied Crimea in 2018

Among them are social activists and Ukrainian sailors, prisoners of war.

13:25, 07.01.2019

Merkel urges Putin to free captive Ukrainian sailors

The Chancellor also welcomed the agreement to establish the New Year truce in Donbas, which was reached within the Trilateral Contact Group for the Donbas settlement.

12:58, 29.12.2018

Putin says Ukrainian sailors' swap may be discussed after completion of criminal case

However, Putin refused to answer a question from the Russian media about the exchange of Russian citizens convicted in Ukraine.

13:57, 20.12.2018

Lawyers of Ukrainian captive sailors hope trial not to take place

Novikov says it will be an incredibly difficult task for Russia to organize the trial.

14:21, 19.12.2018

Ukraine's consuls visit all 24 captive Ukrainian sailors in Moscow

Their condition is satisfactory.

21:55, 12.12.2018

Over 80 Russian lawyers ready to defend 24 captive Ukrainian sailors

Over 30 lawyers have been shortlisted.

22:55, 10.12.2018

Russia not to release captured Ukrainian sailors until verdict handed down – Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister assured that they "are well."

18:00, 07.12.2018

Russia's Ombudsperson visits Ukrainian sailors in Moscow prison hospital

The prisoners communicate with their relatives by e-mail.

10:54, 07.12.2018

Ukraine's government to allocate US$3,574 for each family of captured Ukrainian sailors

Relatives of the prisoners of war will receive the funds after their personal data has been verified.

10:31, 07.12.2018

NATO chief condemns Russia's use of force against Ukrainian sailors

Russia must release the Ukrainian sailors and ships, Stoltenberg said.

13:28, 03.12.2018

Crimean Tatar activists bring food, clothes to captive Ukrainian sailors in Moscow

The clothes and food were donated by local residents of Russian-occupied Crimea.

11:09, 03.12.2018

Visegrad States to further support Ukraine in countering Russian aggression

The Ukrainian side called on the partners to resolutely condemn the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation.

19:15, 02.12.2018

Captured Ukrainian Navy men have status of "prisoners of war" – Ukrainian prosecutor

Captured Ukrainian Navy men have the status of prisoners of war and fall under the protection of the Third Geneva Convention.

17:50, 02.12.2018

Trudeau demands Putin release imprisoned Ukrainian sailors at G20 – media

Trudeau says Putin did not have an opportunity to respond to his remarks during the meeting of leaders.

14:08, 02.12.2018

Pompeo: Russia must return Ukraine's sailors, vessels before administration consider rescheduled Trump-Putin summit

The President wanted to send a clear, unambiguous message that we find that type of behavior unacceptable, so we canceled the meeting, Pompeo said.

22:30, 01.12.2018