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Ex-President Yanukovych, two ex-defense ministers notified of suspected treason
A pretrial investigation is carried out by investigators of the Main Investigation Department of the State Bureau of Investigation.
10:40, 25 June 2020
SBU detains former Ukrainian serviceman spying for Russia (Video)
There was a clear hierarchy in the spy ring; its members maintained enhanced secrecy.
12:20, 05 March 2020
SBU summons Zaporizhia Mayor, deputies for questioning over possible election meddling
Detectives are also probing into possible state treason, while no charges have been pressed so far.
14:50, 31 July 2019
Ex-leader of pro-Yanukovych party released from custody, to remain under house arrest
The former official is being charged with high treason.
18:30, 22 July 2019
Ukrainian PM's ex-interpreter charged with spying for Russia released from custody
The court eased the preventive measure to house arrest.
09:40, 04 July 2019
Ex-head of Donetsk-based self-styled "central election commission" detained in Ukraine
The man, who organized a pseudo-referendum in the area back in 2014 has been charged with high treason.
22:45, 14 June 2019
Ex-chief of Ukraine's General Staff detained on charges of treason – Chief military prosecutor
Zamana served as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from February 18, 2012 to February 19, 2014.
14:55, 25 February 2019
Russia used Yanukovych to try to legitimize Crimea annexation – judge
The document also stipulates Yanukovych was aware his actions were wrongful.
11:40, 24 January 2019
Court finds Yanukovych's guilt of high treason, complicity in war proven
The verdict has not yet been voiced.
10:40, 24 January 2019
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Kyiv court names date to announce verdict in Yanukovych treason case
Ukrainian prosecutors request that the court sentence Yanukovych to a 15-year prison term.
13:20, 23 January 2019
Yanukovych reportedly hospitalized in Moscow – Russian media
Yanukovych was expected to make his last statement at a hearing scheduled for November 19.
12:17, 18 November 2018
Kyiv court rules to arrest ex-head of Crimea appeals court on charges of treason
Chernobuk was detained on November 3.
14:16, 05 November 2018
Yanukovych's last statement in treason trial expected on Nov 19
Yanukovych is charged with treason, complicity with the Russian authorities, and deliberate actions committed to alter the state border of Ukraine in violation of the Ukrainian Constitution.
16:00, 30 October 2018
Ukraine investigating Hungarian passports case as high treason
In keeping with Ukraine's Criminal Code, high treason is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 12 to 15 years.
18:59, 28 September 2018
Chief of RIA Novosti's Kyiv office en route to Kherson for trial – lawyer
The office of the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, which is investigating Vyshinsky's case, is located in Kherson.
10:11, 16 May 2018
Ex-PM Azarov asks Kyiv court to interrogate him in Yanukovych treason case
Azarov is currently residing in Russia.
23:59, 18 March 2018
Hearing in Yanukovych treason case postponed as defendant’s lawyers fail to show up
<p>Kyiv's Obolon District Court on Wednesday, Jan 10 ruled to postpone a scheduled hearing until 9:00 Jan 17 in the case of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, who is accused of high treason, according to an UNIAN correspondent.</p>
16:40, 10 January 2018
Timeline of Crimea seizure updated in court hearing of Yanukovych treason case
<p>Another hearing of Kyiv's Obolonsky district court began Thursday in the case of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych who is accused of high treason, according to an UNIAN correspondent.</p>
15:20, 28 December 2017
Ex-tax chief Klymenko charged with treason
<p>Ukraine's SBU Security Service has documented new evidence of the involvement of former head of the State Tax Service (2011-2012) and income and tax minister (2012 to 2014), Oleksandr Klymenko, in high treason, according to the SBU's press center.</p>
12:42, 22 November 2017
