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Ukrainian captain mysteriously dies in Panama

The official cause of the Ukrainian's death is not yet known.

15:45, 25.05.2021

Ukraine, Qatar mutually recognize seafarers' diplomas

The document will facilitate the employment of Ukrainian sailors on Qatar-flagged vessels.

13:35, 07.04.2021

Black Sea shipwreck: Rescued sailors arrive at Romanian port – Ukraine's MFA

The Ukrainian Embassy in Romania and the consuls are providing consular assistance to the victims.

13:35, 12.03.2021

Nigerian pirates release six Ukrainian sailors (Photo, video)

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

20:30, 30.01.2021

Five ARVIN sailors rescued off Turkey coast arrive in Ukraine

They are to meet their families soon.

15:50, 20.01.2021

Three bodies found after ARVIN ship sinks off Turkey's Black Sea

A search and rescue operation for other crew members is underway.

14:25, 18.01.2021

Ukrainian sailors held in Libya since 2016 on their way home

The foreign minister says the process is under his personal control.

21:20, 07.01.2021

Six Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Nigeria

Diplomats are taking measures to free the Ukrainian citizens.

20:54, 19.12.2020

Pirates attack vessel off Nigeria, kidnap six Ukrainian sailors – MFA

The owner and operator of the vessel are creating an operational headquarters.

23:53, 18.07.2020

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

Ukraine to send evidence of Russia's crimes in Kerch Strait to UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal – FM Kuleba

The official says Ukraine wants justice rather than revenge.

14:35, 22.05.2020

Ukrainian sailors on hunger strike in Libya may be placed under house arrest – MFA

The ministry sent a request to the Libyan Foreign Ministry, asking for the release of all the Ukrainians held in that country's prisons.

10:00, 15.05.2020

Seven Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Africa

There is no further information about the captives.

13:25, 23.03.2020

Ukrainian sailors' Russia case: Lawyer explains why investigation suspended

The sailors remain defendants in the case and may be put on the wanted list if they leave their country of residence.

14:29, 30.01.2020

Russia suspends investigation into case of released Ukrainian sailors – lawyer

According to Polozov, the grounds and motives of the adopted procedural decision will be known after the lawyers receive a copy of the decision.

14:34, 27.01.2020

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

Ukraine's Rada grants combatant status to sailors captured by Russia in Kerch Strait

The decision was backed by 317 lawmakers.

15:58, 20.12.2019

Fourteen Ukraine sailors rescued from disabled freighter in Aegean Sea – media

The ship was caught in rough seas and developed a heavy list.

12:24, 05.12.2019

Ukrainian sailors freed from Russian captivity to undergo rehabilitation in Latvia

The Latvian head of state confirmed that Ukrainian military would continue to undergo treatment in Latvia.

19:55, 16.10.2019

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

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

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

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

Ukrainian sailors freed from Russian captivity taken to Kyiv's military hospital

The Ukrainian military must undergo medical examinations and rehabilitation.

19:09, 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

Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: Official list of freed Ukrainians

The list was posted by the president's press service.

16:01, 07.09.2019

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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

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

Prisoner swap: Ukrainian political prisoners, POW sailors on their way home – media

The sailors have reportedly arrived in Ukraine, their families were informed.

07:40, 30.08.2019

Moscow, Kyiv may swap prisoners this week – lawyer

There is still no final decision on how many people will be on the lists from both sides.

10:43, 27.08.2019

Russia may swap captured Ukrainian sailors by late August – media

In addition, a number of other Ukrainians, the Kremlin's hostages, may return to Ukraine.

16:28, 21.08.2019

RFE/RL: Moscow court upholds extension of pretrial detention for six of 24 Ukrainian sailors

The six men, along with seven other sailors, have been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until October 24.

20:56, 16.08.2019

Russia may release Ukrainian sailors soon, lawyer predicts

The lawyer says continuing keeping the sailors in detention will not be in the Russian authorities' interests.

01:59, 01.08.2019

Moskalkova said that there is no decision on the release of Ukrainian sailors yet – Russian media

Earlier, Denisova said that an agreement on the return of captive sailors captured by Russia to Ukraine has been reached and the latest documents are being processed.

21:50, 24.07.2019

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

U.S. legislators draft sanctions on 24 FSB operatives over 24 Ukrainian POW sailors

The U.S. "continues to strongly condemn Russia's dangerous naval assault on the Ukrainian Navy and the illegal detainment 24 Ukrainian sailors," legislators say.

09:25, 19.07.2019

Russian lawyer lists three options how captive Ukrainian sailors may be freed

The third option is an appeal against a recent ruling taken by a Russian court.

18:57, 18.07.2019

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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

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Russia's extension of Ukrainian sailors' custody further aggravates dispute

The detentions were extended through October 24, 2019.

18:57, 17.07.2019

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

Ex-president Poroshenko predicts Ukrainian sailors could be freed before Election Day

Russia detained 24 Ukrainian sailors near the Kerch Strait on November 25, 2018.

21:55, 14.07.2019

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

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

Zelensky: We work day and night to return captured Ukrainian sailors home

The president is visiting the Ukrainian city of Odesa, which is currently hosting the annual Sea Breeze exercise.

14:30, 07.07.2019