On November 5, Chervonozavodksy rayon court of Kharkiv began а hearing of the case against Nelia Shtepa, an ex-mayor of Sloviansk, who is accused of terrorist activities and attempt to disrupt the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Soldiers of the National Guard stationed in the courtroom prohibited the journalists to make photos or record video in the courtroom despite the fact that the presiding judge did not announce such a decision.