Ukraine
Beautiful girl from Mariupol became the «Princess of the World 2015» (Photo)
International Beauty Contest Princess of the globe-2015 was held recently in Turkey, Women from 20 countries around the world took part in it . Ukraine was represented by 22-year-old Jana Ravlikovska — and she has been recognized as the main winner. According to Jana, except exits in swimsuits and evening gowns girls...
Ukraine separatists say expel two monitors, OSCE Denies — media
Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine say they have expelled two OSCE ceasefire monitors, but the organization denies the allegation, RFE/RL reported on Monday. One of self-proclaimed officials in the so-called "LPR," Vasily Nikitin, said on October 26 that the two monitors had "violated the Minsk...
Pullback of light artillery to begin on Oct 28
The situation was calm in the Donbas conflict zone overnight, which allowed the Ukrainian military to continue reinforcing their outposts, train and prepare military equipment for the coming winter, the press center of the Anti-Terrorist Operation wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. "The military continue reinforcing their...
Militants shell ATO forces near Donetsk airport on Monday, kill one soldier
Russian-backed militants have shelled the positions of Ukrainian forces near the ruined Donetsk airport, having killed one Ukrainian soldier, according to the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) press center. The militants were firing from the area near Donetsk airport from 17:25 to 18:10 local time on Monday to attack the ATO...
ATO Headquarters: Vuhlehirska power station to be demined on Oct 26
The situation was calm in the Donbas conflict zone overnight, which enabled the Ukrainian military to begin demining of Vuhlehirska thermal power station, the press center of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) wrote on Facebook on Monday. "The Ukrainian military are helping to rebuild the infrastructure of Donbas. Mine...
Chewbacca campaigns for Darth Vader in Ukraine, gets handcuffed by police (VIDEO)
The growling, hairy spaceship mechanic from Star Wars was fined an equivalent of $7.50 on Sunday, after breaking the country's election laws, as he attempted to canvass voters for… Darth Vader. The detention of the erstwhile companion of smuggler-turned-hero Han Solo, who appears to have turned to the Dark Side,...
Russian-backed militants expel Médecins sans Frontières from region
Self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic blacklists international medical aid charity without giving reasons Rebels in Ukraine have ousted an international task force of doctors in the country's wartorn east, denying thousands of civilians urgent medical care. The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic has...
One Ukrainian soldier wounded in country’s east conflict zone
Several ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas over past 24 hours One Ukrainian serviceman has been wounded in Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, according to the country's military spokesman. "One of our servicemen was wounded. The injury is not life-threatening," Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Ukrainian presidential...
Mutual ban on flight between Russia and Ukraine takes effect
Airline ban, effecting Aeroflot and Transaero, is part of sanctions against 105 Russian companies Today a mutual ban on direct flight between Russia and Ukraine comes into force. Kyiv earlier decided to close its airspace to 25 Russian airlines, including the flagship carriers Aeroflot and Transaero. The airline ban is...
Russia and Ukraine suspend direct flights between countries
Talks aimed at ending trade war fail with thousands of travellers visiting family and on business now facing arduous journeys. Direct flights between Ukraine and Russia were grounded on Sunday, as mistrust between the two countries boiled over into a new trade war that could affect hundreds of thousands of...
Russian stars who are over 40 and don’t age (Photo)
Celebrities may have access to the best skin and hair pros—not to mention just about every pricey winkle cream, injectable filler, and skin-tightening surgery—but none of these guarantee they will age gracefully. In fact, many celebs who've searched for the fountain of youth at their plastic surgeon's office...
Donbas militants attack Ukrainian troops near Pisky at night
Russian-backed militants in Donbas attacked the Ukrainian troops in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) zone near the village of Pisky at night, using anti-aircraft systems and grenade launchers, according to the ATO press center. "It was quiet almost along the entire contact line, but the area near the village of Pisky...