Политика

Will Vilkul become mayor of Dnipro?

The pre-election campaign in Dnipro began unfolding back in spring. One after another, candidates for the future mayoralty started launching one-hryvnia or completely free minibus routes from different parts of the city, organising water distribution and…

Renowned journalist refutes Ruban's claims on Sentsov and Kolchenko swap

Recently, media reported that prominent negotiator Vladimir Ruban claimed Russia was ready to exchange convicted Sentsov and Kolchenko for two detained GRU officers. However, independent foreign journalist Oliver Carroll refuted these statements today.

Nasirov misleads on London apartment

Last evening on "Shuster LIVE", State Tax Service head Roman Nasirov commented on owning an apartment in London. His former deputy Likarchuk, who was recently dismissed, revealed that the official has undeclared foreign property.

Aidar battalion fighter Andrii Stepankov brought to court straight from intensive care

A court is today selecting a preventive measure for disabled Aidar battalion fighter Andrii Stepankov (callsign Stepan). He is suspected of kidnapping and torturing separatists. The man was brought to court directly from the intensive care unit. Andrii cannot…

Right Sector activists' bail paid by Ucrop members

This morning, Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh announced that funds for the bail of two Odesa activists, Serhiy Sterenko and Ruslan Demchuk, had been found. It has now emerged that the money was provided by members of the Ucrop party.

Right Sector finds funds for bail of Odesa activists

Yesterday evening, the Odesa court selected bail as the preventive measure for activists Serhiy Starnenko and Ruslan Demchuk – 60,900 and 48,000 respectively. Today, Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh announced that the necessary sums have already been…

Natalia Yaresko comments on information regarding expensive watches

Recently, one of the publications released a so-called "exposé" article, which paid particular attention to the watches of Finance Minister Natalia Yaresko. Today, Natalia personally commented on the information about the expensive item from her internet page.

Likarchuk exposes Nasirov

Several days have passed since the dismissal of Deputy Chairman of the State Fiscal Service Konstantin Likarchuk, yet his conflict with Nasirov is only intensifying. Last evening, Likarchuk published documents on his online page proving that Nasirov owns real…

Search conducted at Odesa Right Sector leader's apartment

Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a search at the apartment of Odesa Right Sector leader Serhiy Starnenko. A local court issued the warrant for the search.

FSB continues to intimidate Crimean Tatars

"The FSB continues to intimidate Crimean Tatars," Eskender Bariyev began his post on Facebook today. Crimean Tatars have once again been effectively deprived of their land. They are kidnapped, killed, and subjected to attempts to drive them out of the country…

Tatars intend to block the border with Crimea

Today, on Tuesday, 8 September 2015, at 13:30, a press conference will be held at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Centre, where an initiative group of Crimean Tatars and Ukrainian patriots will announce preparations for a peaceful blockade of the administrative…

Dismissed Illichivsk Port director bids for the post again

Despite Odesa Governor Mikheil Saakashvili's efforts to combat corruption in the region, he is being obstructed: district administration heads are not appointed, and police and customs officers are shielded

MAU staff stand up for dismissed Antonovych

Today, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed the controversial head of the State Aviation Service, Denis Antonovych, who had been reinstated to his post just days after a previous dismissal.

Calls to kill Tatars emerge in Crimea

Crimean Tatars are seriously concerned, and many are frightened by the situation on the peninsula. Reports regularly emerge about the disappearance of activists representing the Crimean Tatar people, with some found dead and others never located.

German consulate did not issue visa to Kobzon

Yesterday, Russian Duma deputy Yosef Kobzon publicly claimed that thanks to the intervention of the Russian president, he was issued a medical visa and planned to fly out for cancer treatment on 9 September. However, it emerged today that the German consulate…

Kobzon decides to visit DNR before undergoing treatment in Europe

It recently emerged that, despite EU sanctions, Russian State Duma deputy Iosif Kobzon has obtained a medical visa for Europe, where he will continue treatment for a cancerous disease. The Russian president is allegedly said to have facilitated this.

Mochanov reveals conditions for Rahman's exchange

Renowned blogger Alexey Mochanov recently visited occupied Donetsk with Vladimir Ruban, a representative of the "Officers' Corps". The trip aimed to negotiate the release or exchange of the legendary cyborg Rahman, who was captured by militants in late July

Poroshenko calls Novorossiya Mordor

Alexey Mochanov speaks about the capture of cyber-soldier Rahman

A few days ago, Alexey Mochanov, accompanied by the well-known negotiator Ruban, visited occupied Donetsk. The artist hoped to agree on the exchange of the legendary cyber-soldier Rahman, who was captured at the end of July. However, the negotiations have not…

Daughter-in-law of Kulchytskyi serves in Lviv patrol police

The daughter-in-law of legendary National Guard Major General Serhiy Kulchytskyi, who died in a helicopter shot down by terrorists on 29 May 2014, serves in the new patrol police of Lviv. Iryna Kulchytska is an inspector in the 3rd company, 1st battalion of…