Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov was convicted of ‘terrorism’ during a show trial and sentenced to 20 years in a penal colony.
Russia Claims Political Prisoner Sentsov Cannot Be Returned To Ukraine Because He Is Now ‘Russian’
October 21, 2016
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Russia Currently Spends More on Defense Than Education; Budget Cuts Lead to Deterioration of Health Care
October 20, 2016
Russia is spending more on defense than education and making cuts to health care, raising concerns about the health and welfare of the population.
Berlin Talks Yield A Little More Detail On Proposals, But Fighting Rages On With Military And Civilian Casualties
Three Ukrainian soldiers and one civilian were wounded by shelling yesterday.
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Ahead Of Tonight’s Meeting Of Leaders In Berlin, Intense Shelling And Military Casualties On Outskirts Of Mariupol
October 19, 2016
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another wounded just outside Mariupol yesterday.
Putin and Erdogan Discuss Withdrawal of Nusra Front from Aleppo; Belgium Summons Russian Envoy
Putin and Erdogan discussed the withdrawal of the Nusra Front from Aleppo; any refugee exodus could lead to a million people coming to Turkey.
Cossacks to Be Deployed to Guard World Soccer Cup, Government Buildings and Borders of Russia
October 18, 2016
Dmitry Rogozin, vice premier for defense and space, has ordered Cossacks to guard Russia’s borders along with the Federal Security Service, RT reports.
Poroshenko, Putin, Merkel and Hollande To Meet Tomorrow, As Ukraine Reports Intense Shelling In South
Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded yesterday.
Wreckage Confirms Russian Incendiary Cluster Bombs Used Near Homs Town Of Rastan
The Conflict Intelligence Team analyzed video and photos from the scene of the attack confirming that Russian RBK-500 ZAB-2.5SM bombs were used.
Zakharchenko Claims Ukraine Behind Killing Of War Criminal Motorola, Vows ‘Proportionate Response’
October 17, 2016
Arsen Pavlov, aka Motorola, was killed by a blast in his apartment building yesterday. Pavlov had admitted to murdering Ukrainian POWs.
US, Britain Consider Sanctions Against Syria, Russia Over Aleppo; EU Rules Out Measures Against Moscow
The US and UK are considering more sanctions against Russia and Syria over the bombing of Aleppo; the US has announced it will retaliate for Russia’s cyber attacks on the US. Putin has dismissed the claims as campaign rhetoric.