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Yanukovych summoned for questioning as suspect in shooting of protestors in 2014

Former Ukrainian president Victor Yanukovych has been summoned to the Chief Military Prosecutor's Office for questioning on December 5 as a suspect in the case over using fire arms against protesters in Kiev in late 2013 and early 2014.

18:05 28.11.2016

Yanukovych says he did not give order to shoot at protesters in 2014

Former Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych said he did not give order to law enforcers to use fire arms against protesters when testifying about the events in Kiev in late 2013 and early 2014.

16:31 28.11.2016

Ukrainian journalist charged with espionage to stay in Russian detention

Moscow’s Lefortovsky District Court has extended the detention of Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, who was allegedly spying on Russia’s Armed Forces and National Guard, until January 30, 2017.

15:54 28.11.2016

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General accuses former president Yanukovych of treason

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yury Lutsenko on Monday accused former president Victor Yanukovych of treason claiming that he was involved in violation of the country’s territorial integrity.

14:45 28.11.2016

Russian ex-Economy Minister Ulyukayev to stay under house arrest

The Moscow City Court ordered on Monday Russian Economy Ex-Minister Alexey Ulyukayev, who stands charged with extorting a $2 million bribe, to remain under house arrest.

12:14 28.11.2016

General from Federal Guard Service appeals his detention in bribery case

General Gennady Lopyrev, who heads the Federal Guard Service (FSO) in Caucasus region, has appealed his detention amid bribery allegations.

11:59 28.11.2016

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