Oleg Sentsov
Oleg Sentsov is a public figure, film director, screenwriter, writer and prisoner of the Kremlin.
Born in 1976 in Simferopol. General director of the film company "Krai Kinema". During the Revolution of Dignity he was an Automaidan activist, and during the events in Crimea he helped Ukrainian servicemen by supplying them with food.
On May 11, 2014, in Crimea, Sentsov and four other Ukrainian activists were arrested by officers of the Russian occupation security forces. Russia's FSB accused Sentsov and the other detainees of preparing terrorist attacks in Crimea. Russian courts sentenced the Ukrainian patriots to various terms of imprisonment; Sentsov received the longest – 20 years in a penal colony.
On September 7, 2019, Oleg Sentsov, along with other political prisoners, was returned as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia.
While imprisoned, Oleg Sentsov was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. After his release, on November 26, 2019, he received it at the European Parliament.
Editors' choice
24 Channel exclusives
Not Peace, but a Trap for Ukraine: How Putin Is Using Trump and How It Might All End
There is one condition for an economic collapse: Amelin's interview about a devastating blow to Russia, Trump's hidden interests, and the negotiations in Abu Dhabi
"They Want to Divide Europe in Abu Dhabi": Sheitelman on Trump's Plan and the Kremlin's Demands
"This Is a Historic Event": Kryvolap's Candid Interview on FP-7, the Meteor Missile, and New Air Threats from Russia
Columns
Zaluzhny Warned of a Dangerous Mistake in Defense Policy: What Weapons Does Ukraine Need?
Yurii Bohdanov
Publicist, specialist in strategic communications in business, public administration and politics
When might genuine peace talks to end the war begin?
Andriy Shtangret
Host and journalist. Has been working at 24 Channel since 2025.
Education: Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.
Why Putin Is Not Interested in Peace Right Now, and What Ukraine Should Do in This Situation
Oleksandr Chupak
Head of economic programs at the analytical center "Ukrainian Studies of Strategic Research".
Trump Still Hasn't Forgiven Zelenskyy for One Action: How a 2019 Phone Call Affected Relations with the US
Albina Pidgirnyak
Journalist and program host. She hosts news broadcasts and the author's blog "Important to Know". In the blog, she provides analysis of the most current events.