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Remembering Volodymyr Rybak: a year since the murder

Remembering Volodymyr Rybak: a year since the murder

<p>Today is a year since a member of <span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Horlivka C</span>ity Council Volodymyr Rybak<span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> was brutally</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> killed by Russia's proxies in Eastern Ukraine.</span></p>
Apr 18, 2015
Waiting for the storm: Ukrainian military prepares to defend Mariupol

Waiting for the storm: Ukrainian military prepares to defend Mariupol

<p><strong>Despite the so-called "ceasefire", fighting in eastern Ukraine continues. Ukrainian army has been strengthening its positions in case of further invasion of Russian military forces. For example, Mariupol continues preparations for a possible attack both from the land and the sea. Read exclusive EMPR report about life of the city and Ukrainian military in Mariupol.</strong></p>
Apr 15, 2015
Ukrainian Pisky: An Easter gift for Putin from the Ukrainian armed forces?

Ukrainian Pisky: An Easter gift for Putin from the Ukrainian armed forces?

<p><strong>According to numerous reports in the <strong style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"><a href="http://www.informator.su/93-ombr-vymahaje-vid-bataljonu-oun-zdachi-pozytsij-u-piskah/" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer;" rel="noopener">media</a></strong> the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ordered the OUN Battalion to pull out from its positions in Pisky.</strong></p>
Apr 15, 2015
Terrorist burnt bridges divide Ukraine

Terrorist burnt bridges divide Ukraine

<p>Ukrainian press photographer Serhii Polezhaka created a photo series about Donbas blown bridges</p>
Apr 9, 2015
BBC debunks Russia’s lies about 10-year-old girl killed by shelling in Donetsk (VIDEO)

BBC debunks Russia’s lies about 10-year-old girl killed by shelling in Donetsk (VIDEO)

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;"></span>BBC conducted an investigation of the false death of 10-year-old girl that was reported by the Russian media</p>
Apr 8, 2015
Defending Mariupol: activists set up exhibition to show life of the city in the face of Russian aggression

Defending Mariupol: activists set up exhibition to show life of the city in the face of Russian aggression

<p>As she speaks about Mariupol, with affection and concern over its fate, one may get a feeling it’s her native city. However Valentyna Okhlopkova is a Kyivite. She was one of the first activists to come to Crimea last year. She is the brain behind the exhibition “Mariupol – the city that is defending itself” open at the Kyiv Fortress. EMPR met Valentyna amid the exhibits to talk about Mariupol and the people who feel for it.</p>
Apr 7, 2015
Destroyed by terrorists Severdonetsk-Rubizhne bridge reconstructed

Destroyed by terrorists Severdonetsk-Rubizhne bridge reconstructed

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;"></span>The bridge was reconstructed by "one and all", while the government appropriate no money for its renewal.</p>
Apr 4, 2015
“Ashton Kutcher” and “Thomas Miller” raise U.S. flag in eastern Ukraine (VIDEO)

“Ashton Kutcher” and “Thomas Miller” raise U.S. flag in eastern Ukraine (VIDEO)

<p>Members of Ukrainian volunteer battalion "Azov" made a mock of Russian propaganda and its main mouthpiece Dmitry Kiselyov that keeps saying there are American mercenaries in Donbas.</p>
Apr 3, 2015
The last trial to get to Azov volunteer battalion

The last trial to get to Azov volunteer battalion

<p>"Spartan" training camp of “Azov” volunteer battalion is the last test to join struggle for <st1:country-region><st1:place>Ukraine</st1:place></st1:country-region> at the front line, which can be a hard nut to crack for some.</p>
Mar 31, 2015
Ukrainian military deliver aid from all over Ukraine to Avdiivka near Donetsk

Ukrainian military deliver aid from all over Ukraine to Avdiivka near Donetsk

<p>Two weeks ago, Ukrainian servicemen started providing humanitarian aid collected by ordinary people all over Ukraine to Avdiivka – a hot spot in 22km from Donetsk.</p>
Mar 30, 2015
Bus hits mine in Donetsk Region killing 4 civilians

Bus hits mine in Donetsk Region killing 4 civilians

<p>March 25, around 7:00 p.m. bus on the route Artemivsk-Horlovks hit a mine near Artemivsk resulting in 4 persons killed, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Donetsk Region Ilya Kiva reports on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kivailya/posts/449382381886584" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook page</a>.</p>
Mar 26, 2015
Resolution on lethal defensive aid to Ukraine passes US Senate unanimously

Resolution on lethal defensive aid to Ukraine passes US Senate unanimously

<p>Senator Ron Johnson's resolution (S. Res. 72) calling on Barack Obama to prioritize and expedite the provision of defensive lethal aid to Ukraine and condemning attacks by Russian-backed rebels on civilians in Mariupol passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday, senator's <a href="http://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=c10f0a9e-2efe-4252-b4ce-e3a767b605f6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> reports.</p>
Mar 26, 2015

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