30 November 2023

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“The Biggest Danger in Captivity is to Lose a Part of Yourself:” Human Rights Advocate Maksym Butkevych Speaks About Serving on the Front Line, Captivity, and the Rehabilitation Process

“The Biggest Danger in Captivity is to Lose a Part of Yourself:” Human Rights Advocate Maksym Butkevych Speaks About Serving on the Front Line, Captivity, and the Rehabilitation Process

Liudmyla Tiahnyriadno, a ZMINA representative, met with Maksym in between the stages of his rehabilitation. They spoke about his experiences on the frontlines and during the years of captivity and imprisonment. Maksym described the process of rehabilitation of the recently freed Ukrainian POWs and the challenges that they face while preparing for civilian life.

Abductions: from sensation to routine. How the practice of enforced disappearances has changed in the occupied Crimea

Abductions: from sensation to routine. How the practice of enforced disappearances has changed in the occupied Crimea

Enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and politically motivated prosecutions in the occupied Crimea have become the routine. This statement was made by human rights defenders at a session of the UN Human Rights Council last week. 

Discrimination has a chain reaction: if you start with one group, you can end up discriminating against anyone – family doctor Daryna Dmytriievska

Discrimination has a chain reaction: if you start with one group, you can end up discriminating against anyone – family doctor Daryna Dmytriievska

During the war, Ukrainians face a variety of challenges, including difficult access to healthcare services due to the reduced number of doctors. For the LGBTIQ community, this issue is further complicated by the stigma and discrimination that can occur in healthcare facilities.

“Broken ribs have already healed, so there’s no point”: what civilians face after captivity and torture to get money and help

“Broken ribs have already healed, so there’s no point”: what civilians face after captivity and torture to get money and help

ZMINA talked about this with several former prisoners who were abducted during the occupation of Kherson, as well as Olena Belyachkova, coordinator of the groups of families of POWs and missing persons at Media Initiative for Human Rights.

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice

“Inclusion is about everyone”: Tania Kasian on the challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian businesses in implementing non-discriminatory practices

“Inclusion is about everyone”: Tania Kasian on the challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian businesses in implementing non-discriminatory practices

Read more about the current state of non-discriminatory practices in business, the role of the Corporate Equality Index, the challenges companies face during the war, and the importance of measures that promote inclusion in the interview.

“Students who are bullied tend to stop studying or not get an education at all”: human rights defender Maryna Shevtsova on the situation of LGBTIQ children in schools

“Students who are bullied tend to stop studying or not get an education at all”: human rights defender Maryna Shevtsova on the situation of LGBTIQ children in schools

The problems faced by LGBTIQ students, modern approaches to solving them, examples of successful initiatives, and the role of schools, parents, and the state in supporting these children are discussed in the material.

The global HIV/AIDS epidemic: how the UN is trying to overcome it by 2030 despite Russian sabotage

The global HIV/AIDS epidemic: how the UN is trying to overcome it by 2030 despite Russian sabotage

Read about how UN is trying to overcome HIV-AIDS in the world and how Russia's war against Ukraine affected it.

“The father did not find out where Raim was before his death”: why Russia transfers Crimean political prisoners as far as possible from their relatives

“The father did not find out where Raim was before his death”: why Russia transfers Crimean political prisoners as far as possible from their relatives

Human rights activists consider this to be one of the Russians' methods of putting pressure on those who disagree with the occupation policy in Crimea

Personnel reserve for free Crimea: a pilot management training project in Ukraine

Personnel reserve for free Crimea: a pilot management training project in Ukraine

Read the article to find out who can apply for this program and how the work on forming a talent pool is going

Human rights defender Maksym Butkevych celebrates his third birthday in Russian captivity

Human rights defender Maksym Butkevych celebrates his third birthday in Russian captivity

ZMINA published the full text of his speech during the cassation hearing of his case by the Russian court, which was recorded by one of the visitors

Proud of the “new country”: who is helping the occupiers to form the bar in Zaporizhzhia region

Proud of the “new country”: who is helping the occupiers to form the bar in Zaporizhzhia region

How the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Bar Association was assembled out of nowhere and who among Ukrainian lawyers contributed to the integration of the occupied territories into the Russian legal space, read in this article

From Kupiansk to Melitopol: the Russian system of torture in illegal detention centers

From Kupiansk to Melitopol: the Russian system of torture in illegal detention centers

ZMINA analysts reviewed the testimonies of victims who were illegally detained by the Russians in various places in the occupied territories between April 2022 and March 2023. Here are the main points from the analytical report

Judges, prosecutors and sperm producers: who “administers justice” in the occupied Luhansk region

Judges, prosecutors and sperm producers: who “administers justice” in the occupied Luhansk region

Read about the work of the occupation courts in the Luhansk region in this article

Wagner Group mercenaries may be involved in the militarization of Ukrainian teenagers in Belarus

Wagner Group mercenaries may be involved in the militarization of Ukrainian teenagers in Belarus

ZMINA has learned that mercenaries from the private military company “Wagner Group” conducted training in some of the military camps where Ukrainian teenagers were brought

Who works in the courts of first instance in the occupied part of Donetsk region

Who works in the courts of first instance in the occupied part of Donetsk region

The Donetsk occupation system of “justice” developed in 2014 is based on Ukrainian traitor judges, who have been the backbone of the judiciary of the illegal DPR formation all this time. Many have been working without a break for the second decade and have already taken their third oath of allegiance

“Our priority is to ensure victim-centered justice” – Interview with the Head of the Peace and Human Rights Program at the Swiss Embassy in Ukraine

“Our priority is to ensure victim-centered justice” – Interview with the Head of the Peace and Human Rights Program at the Swiss Embassy in Ukraine

On the eve of the summit, Vannay Gaetan, Head of the Peace and Human Rights Program at the Swiss Embassy in Ukraine, told ZMINA how his country is helping Ukraine in the war by searching for missing persons, conducting humanitarian demining, and ensuring justice for victims

“It’s 7-8 kilometres here”: school principal in Kherson region forced by occupiers to swim across Dnipro because he did not want to cooperate

“It’s 7-8 kilometres here”: school principal in Kherson region forced by occupiers to swim across Dnipro because he did not want to cooperate

He shared his story with ZMINA about the pressure on teachers during the occupation and how he managed to survive and escape with his family.

Who is now administering “supreme” justice in the occupied territory of Donetsk region

Who is now administering “supreme” justice in the occupied territory of Donetsk region

Who took control of the so-called “Supreme Court of the Donetsk People's Republic,” what motivated people from Russian regions to start working there, and to what extent local “elites” have retained their presence in the central judicial institution, read in ZMINA article.

Operation Blockbuster: why Russians shoot staged videos with detained Ukrainians

Operation Blockbuster: why Russians shoot staged videos with detained Ukrainians

ZMINA explored how Russian security forces and courts turn civilian Ukrainians into “terrorists” and why propagandists publish videos of their detentions and confessions

Who became “judges” in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region

Who became “judges” in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region

As for all kinds of natives of the Russian hinterland, the question of their prosecution by the Ukrainian authorities will depend on the degree of participation in war crimes against the civilian population

How Kremlin propaganda in the occupied territories of Ukraine has changed over 10 years

How Kremlin propaganda in the occupied territories of Ukraine has changed over 10 years

ZMINA traced how propaganda rhetoric has changed over the ten years of occupation of the Luhansk region and talked to media experts about narratives of Russian propaganda in the occupied territories of Ukraine, using the example of publications between 2015 and 2024

Who went to work in the “courts” in the occupied Kherson region

Who went to work in the “courts” in the occupied Kherson region

Read this article about how and from whom the “judicial bodies” were formed in the Kherson region and how impartial the new judges seem

How do Ukrainians see life in the occupied territories after liberation – a study

How do Ukrainians see life in the occupied territories after liberation – a study

From March 11 to March 16, 2024, sociologists interviewed 2005 respondents aged 18 and older in all regions except the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Crimea and Donbas and those areas where Ukrainian mobile communications were unavailable at the time of the survey

Evacuation under fire: how volunteers work in the frontline areas in Ukraine

Evacuation under fire: how volunteers work in the frontline areas in Ukraine

What is it like to work on the contact line and help the locals while risking your life? ZMINA talked to Yevhen Kaplin, head of the Proliska humanitarian mission

80 Years of Pain: Ukraine calls for recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar genocide on 80th anniversary

80 Years of Pain: Ukraine calls for recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar genocide on 80th anniversary

ZMINA explains how the deportation of Crimean Tatars took place, what the Ukrainian parliament is calling for, and why it is important

How Ukraine passes judgment on violations of the laws and customs of war?

How Ukraine passes judgment on violations of the laws and customs of war?

ZMINA analyzed how Ukraine tries war criminals and what challenges it faces

Ten years of occupation of Crimea: memories of Crimean journalists on how it began

Ten years of occupation of Crimea: memories of Crimean journalists on how it began

The event participants also watched the documentary by the reporter’s team of Crimea.Realities titled “The first pro-Ukrainian action in Simferopol after the Russian troops’ arrival: risk, “traitors of Crimea,” and abduction”

Re-education under the guise of recovery: how Belarus helps Russia to take Ukrainian children from the occupied territories

Re-education under the guise of recovery: how Belarus helps Russia to take Ukrainian children from the occupied territories

About who illegally is taking children from the occupied territories and how they are trying to re-educate them in Belarus, read the article

The Pain Does Not Disappear but You Learn to Live with It. Three Stories of Wives of Fallen Soldiers

The Pain Does Not Disappear but You Learn to Live with It. Three Stories of Wives of Fallen Soldiers

This article presents fragments from the lives and losses of three women whose husbands died in the war. Yuliia from Kyiv, Oksana from Lviv, and Alyona from Zaporizhzhia all unanimously say about their loved ones: "He is worth being known about".

Women with disabilities share about their experience with volunteering and inclusion amidst the war in Ukraine

Women with disabilities share about their experience with volunteering and inclusion amidst the war in Ukraine

In this article, women with disabilities shared their experiences of living through the war, the challenges they face, particularly in the context of gender equality, and their plans for the post-war future

Is Ukraine’s strategy in the International Court of Justice justified, and what lessons should we learn?

Is Ukraine’s strategy in the International Court of Justice justified, and what lessons should we learn?

Experts from the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group analyzed the Court’s decision and the prerequisites that could have contributed to the dismissal of most of the claims

“Mariupol is a pattern of Russian warfare” – how Russia destroyed the city

“Mariupol is a pattern of Russian warfare” – how Russia destroyed the city

ZMINA recounts the main points from the study “Our City Was Gone.” Russia’s Devastation of Mariupol, Ukraine"

How should Ukraine respond to court decisions issued during the occupation?

How should Ukraine respond to court decisions issued during the occupation?

Judges, prosecutors, and human rights activists shared their vision during the discussion “What should be the state’s approach to court decisions made during the occupation after the liberation of the territories of Ukraine?” organized by the ZMINA Human Rights Center.

Ukraine: Ten victories in human rights in 2023

Ukraine: Ten victories in human rights in 2023

ZMINA has compiled the most significant developments and events in the field of human rights that took place in 2023 in Ukraine

Columns

More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem

More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem

The main problem that political prisoners face behind bars is that they are systematically denied medical care; in particular, prisoners with disabilities, the elderly, and those who have chronic diseases or have been tortured and have acquired serious illnesses as a result of inhuman conditions of detention, ZMINA human rights advocate Viktoria Nesterenko states

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace

Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised the historical parallels between Soviet-Russian occupation and Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine. He pointed out that Latvia, having experienced occupation and deportations, understands the tragic history of the Crimean Tatars and, by supporting Ukraine, becomes an integral part of the Crimea Platform

Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace

Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace

Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters

“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice

“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice

Dr. Denis Zvizdić emphasised the importance of establishing an international tribunal to hold accountable all those who committed war crimes on Ukrainian territory, as well as the need to restore an international order based on rules and sanctions

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine

Michael Thomas reminded that it is stated in the United Nations Charter that all member states shall be free in their international relations from the threats of the use of aggressive force against their territorial integrity and sovereignty

Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine

Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine

Andrew Asiamah Amoako reaffirmed that the Government of Ghana stands in solidarity with the authorities and people of Ukraine, and agrees that Russia must be held accountable for all the crimes committed on Ukrainian territory

The only way for evil to win is for good people to do too little

The only way for evil to win is for good people to do too little

A part of European countries lived in error. They mistakenly believed that lasting coexistence with non-democratic nations could be secured through economic cooperation, rooted in mutual economic interests

Comoros supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity

Comoros supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity

Moustadroine Abdou, President of the Union of the Comoros, stated that Ukraine’s fight for justice, fairness, and respect for the law is legitimate and must be effectively supported

When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor

When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor

Szymon Hołownia stressed that the Russian occupation of Crimea violates international law, and the world must not stay silent in the face of this crime. Hołownia urged the international community to continue supporting Ukraine, as resilience and solidarity are crucial to achieving peace and security

Global unity is key to peace

Global unity is key to peace

Russia's aggression reminds us that we can never take our democracies and our multilateral cooperation for granted, and that we must remain united, Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, stated

Rapid response to discrimination against LGBTIQ people at work: How can companies protect their employees?

Rapid response to discrimination against LGBTIQ people at work: How can companies protect their employees?

As a queer person who is open about his or her orientation, I can say that constant control over what you say, post, and who you communicate with creates pressure. This not only affects your mental state, but also reduces productivity, because energy is spent on self-control rather than on work tasks

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks

Rory Finnin insists, when discussing peace in Ukraine, it's impossible to ignore the historical context. The Crimean Peninsula, home to Crimean Tatars for centuries, has become a symbol of Russian imperial ambitions. Understanding this complex history is crucial for countering Kremlin propaganda and finding ways to justly resolve the conflict

Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe

Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe

We must learn from the Minsk and Normandy processes. Russia has historically used peace talks to undermine partners and prepare for future conflicts. The international community must maintain consensus and prioritize Ukraine's sovereignty, Prof. Wilfried Jilge stated

“Not alone”: indigenous peoples unite in struggle against global conflicts

“Not alone”: indigenous peoples unite in struggle against global conflicts

Speech at the Expert Forum of Crimean Platform by Binalakshmi Nepram, Senior Advisor on Indigenous Issues, United States Institute of Peace; Expert on Global Indigenous People Alliance, Gender Justice, and Peace

Six most common Russian propaganda narratives used against Ukrainians

Six most common Russian propaganda narratives used against Ukrainians

Russian propaganda employs various narratives to justify aggression against Ukraine and dehumanize Ukrainians. The narratives include labeling Ukrainians as Nazis, terrorists, and enemies of the state, using World War II archetypes, religious dehumanization, and vertical propaganda structures, all aimed at legitimizing the destruction of Ukrainians in the minds of Russians

Working in the occupied territories: what international humanitarian law says about it

Working in the occupied territories: what international humanitarian law says about it

Noel Calhoun, Deputy Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, spoke about international standards that should be applied to the temporarily occupied territories during the Docudays UA discussion, "Educators, doctors, and public utilities in the occupied territories—whom does Ukraine consider collaborators, and is it fair?"

Teachers under occupation: who should be punished for collaboration and what are the problems in the legislation

Teachers under occupation: who should be punished for collaboration and what are the problems in the legislation

In Ukraine, since about November 2022, after the liberation of the temporarily occupied city of Kherson, there has been a professional, legal, and emotional discussion about how to approach the issue of educators’ work under occupation

Crimean courage: risking freedom for Ukrainian identity

Crimean courage: risking freedom for Ukrainian identity

The President's Mission to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea observes numerous persecution cases in the so-called “courts,” including the illegitimate one in occupied Armyansk. People are prosecuted after “filtration measures” – stopped, checked by the FSB, and detained if anything related to Ukraine is found on their phones or in notebooks. There are many such cases, and we need to talk about those who suffer

Cutting US support for ICC because of Israel would hurt Ukrainian war victims

Cutting US support for ICC because of Israel would hurt Ukrainian war victims

U.S. legislators should remember the progress they’ve made toward justice for Ukrainian victims. They should let the ICC prosecutor and judges do what they have been elected by 124 countries to do and support them where possible, Nadia Volkova noted

What triggers world wars?

What triggers world wars?

ZMINA published a TED Talk by Anton Drobovych, Director of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory and military serviceman, titled "Remembering the past. Fighting for the future."

Forced filming in propaganda: How Russians use civilian hostages to strengthen their power

Forced filming in propaganda: How Russians use civilian hostages to strengthen their power

For the most part, relatives who contacted the ZMINA Human Rights Center complained that the occupiers did not inform them about the circumstances or the detention of their loved ones

News

Two Russian guided bombs hit Kherson cancer center, separate attack claims civilian life

Two Russian guided bombs hit Kherson cancer center, separate attack claims civilian life

In Tomyna Balka village, a direct hit killed a 69-year-old man during shelling that began around 6:30 am on December 21, 2024. Russian artillery also struck Stanislav, where two residents sought medical attention independently

Russian forces rain 1,000 shells on Kherson in 40 minutes: two men killed, 11 injured

Russian forces rain 1,000 shells on Kherson in 40 minutes: two men killed, 11 injured

The Russians launched a combined attack with cannon artillery and multiple rocket launchers on Kherson and surrounding settlements. The attack lasted about an hour

Ukrainian activist Iryna Horobtsova, who has brain aneurysm, denied treatment at Simferopol pre-trial detention center No. 1

Ukrainian activist Iryna Horobtsova, who has brain aneurysm, denied treatment at Simferopol pre-trial detention center No. 1

Olena Korniy reveals that her sister had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm before Russia's full-scale invasion. Recently, fellow inmates helped Horobtsova during a severe cardiac episode, when she lay curled up in pain. Medical staff ignored her requests for assistance

“Not random acts”: Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner reports record surge in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs in 2024

“Not random acts”: Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner reports record surge in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs in 2024

When Lubinets contacted Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova, she promised a "legal response" to these facts. However, the Ukrainian Ombudsman expressed scepticism about this commitment

Russians killed an elderly man in Chernihiv Oblast

Russians killed an elderly man in Chernihiv Oblast

A killed civilian was a local resident

Ukraine can sustain defense for six months without US aid – Finance Minister Marchenko

Ukraine can sustain defense for six months without US aid – Finance Minister Marchenko

When questioned about potential US aid suspension, Marchenko acknowledged the significant challenge such a scenario would pose to Ukraine's defense capabilities, while emphasizing that it would not lead to an inevitable collapse

Russian ballistic missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills eight civilians, wounds 22, including two doctors (updated)

Russian ballistic missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills eight civilians, wounds 22, including two doctors (updated)

The Prosecutor General's Office detailed the extensive damage caused by the strike: a private clinic and a nearby cafe were completely destroyed. The powerful blast wave and flying debris severely damaged multi-story residential buildings and local residents' vehicles. Additionally, a school and an extracurricular facility suffered partial destruction

Ukraine assembles coalition to strategise war diplomacy

Ukraine assembles coalition to strategise war diplomacy

The spokesperson announced that Ukraine plans to hold a meeting of these countries in December "to coordinate and develop a unified position" to ensure Ukraine's strength "in any scenario – both at the negotiation table and on the battlefield"

Russian drone strikes in Kherson kill one and injure multiple civilians

Russian drone strikes in Kherson kill one and injure multiple civilians

Another man was injured when explosives were dropped from a drone in the suburbs of Kherson. The local resident, 61, sustained shrapnel wounds

Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv

Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv

Sybiha published a remark on the fall of Assad's rule, stating that "the events in Syria demonstrate the weakness of the Putin regime, which is unable to fight on two fronts and abandons its closest allies in order to continue the aggression against Ukraine."

How Russian missile strikes crippled Ukraine’s healthcare system – report by Physicians for Human Rights and Truth Hounds

How Russian missile strikes crippled Ukraine’s healthcare system – report by Physicians for Human Rights and Truth Hounds

Physicians for Human Rights and Truth Hounds documented the cumulative and reverberating impacts of Russian attacks on energy on health care in Ukraine

Russias killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kryvyi Rih ten civilians on the evening of St Nicholas Day

Russias killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kryvyi Rih ten civilians on the evening of St Nicholas Day

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not seek real peace, but only desires the ability to inflict violence on any country through bombs, missiles, and other means

Russians kill three people and injure five more in Donetsk Oblast

Russians kill three people and injure five more in Donetsk Oblast

He reported that a drone strike damaged a vehicle in Kotlyne. In Pokrovsk, Russians destroyed eight multi-storey buildings and two cars, killing one person. Later, Filashkin revealed that Russian artillery shelling in Kostiantynivka killed a 52-year-old man and left three others moderately injured

Russians strike bus stop near Kherson, killing a civlian man and woman and injuring one person

Russians strike bus stop near Kherson, killing a civlian man and woman and injuring one person

The attack killed a man and a woman, and wounded another civilian, who was hospitalised

Russian forces execute 54 Ukrainian prisoners of war in last two months alone, official report

Russian forces execute 54 Ukrainian prisoners of war in last two months alone, official report

Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating 53 criminal cases regarding the execution of 177 Ukrainian defenders. The majority occurred in 2024 – 37 criminal cases regarding the execution of 109 people

Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea (updated)

Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea (updated)

"Armanchyq" has been published in Crimea since 2011 and is released monthly

Russians kill 12 people, including 7-year-old child in attack on residential building in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast

Russians kill 12 people, including 7-year-old child in attack on residential building in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast

Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office specified that an eight-year-old boy had been killed in the attack

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report

Despite International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued in March 2023 against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for child deportations, Russia continues its practices. In 2024, the scale of unlawful child transfers has increased, with camp programs explicitly aimed at destroying Ukrainian children's national identity, human rights advocates emphasise

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment

Macron argued that the text should have been clearer on the war. Nevertheless, this does not alter France's position: it is an aggressive war launched by Russia against Ukraine, and the country's priority remains achieving lasting peace, Macron added

Russians launch massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported

Russians launch massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported

Ukrainian authorities fear that attacks like those this morning could mark the beginning of another concerted Russian attack to knock out key elements of the power grid as winter arrives

Russians execute civilian woman in Donetsk Oblast – Ukrainian Ombudsman calls for international action

Russians execute civilian woman in Donetsk Oblast – Ukrainian Ombudsman calls for international action

Russian oil exports have hit their highest level since early July, as reported by Bloomberg, due to seasonal maintenance limiting domestic refining. The report notes that India and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top buyers of Russian fuel oil and gasoil in October 2024. India seeks to increase its rupee-based trade with Russia, following a five-fold growth in bilateral commerce over three years

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions

Speaking on behalf of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people, the Mejlis insists that any official negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war must be predicated on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders

Russians killed mother and three children in Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, including a baby under one year old

Russians killed mother and three children in Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, including a baby under one year old

Correspondents from the national joint 24/7 newscast reported from the scene that an entire family, the mother and her three children: two and ten-year-old boys and a two-month-old girl, was killed in the Russian attack. 

Russians attack Mykolaiv with drones and kill five civilians

Russians attack Mykolaiv with drones and kill five civilians

The National Police of Ukraine specified that the victims included four residents of a house (three women and a man) and a resident of an apartment building

Six people killed, 23 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Six people killed, 23 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Fedorov also said that those who were injured are receiving medical treatment

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October

Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine

Russian missile hits civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russian missile hits civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was unable to verify this information from independent sources due to Russia's occupation of Crimea. Russian authorities have not commented on the incident

2,000 Russian drones hit Ukraine in October alone using 170,000 components from China, US and Europe – Zelenskyy

2,000 Russian drones hit Ukraine in October alone using 170,000 components from China, US and Europe – Zelenskyy

Bohdan Bernatskyy, a member of the Sanctions Policy Working Group of the Crimean Platform Expert Network, revealed at the Third Parliamentary Summit in Latvia that over 1,300 Russian military companies and 2 million industry workers continue operating, many without international restrictions

“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin

“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin

Zelenskyy criticised countries that continue engaging with Russia, specifically addressing Mongolia's stance. He suggested Mongolia's actions reflect its lack of independent decision-making, likely due to its energy dependence on Russia

Russian attack on Kharkiv police claims life of colonel, injures 46

Russian attack on Kharkiv police claims life of colonel, injures 46

Russians killed a Police Colonel Andrii Matviienko

Death toll rises to three in a guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on October 30, including two children

Death toll rises to three in a guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on October 30, including two children

Rescue workers unblocked the body of a civilian man aged approximately 25-30. Russians also killed a 12-year-old boy in that attack

Crimea Platform experts сall for massive expansion of Russia sanctions: 1,300 military companies still active

Crimea Platform experts сall for massive expansion of Russia sanctions: 1,300 military companies still active

The expert emphasised the importance of strengthening sanctions policies at the parliamentary level and urged for enhanced cooperation with countries across other continents to support sanctions against Russia

Russians strike Nova Poshta delivery company office in Donetsk Oblast and kill two civilians

Russians strike Nova Poshta delivery company office in Donetsk Oblast and kill two civilians

Ukrainian officials confirmed that the attack killed a 19-year-old worker and a 21-year-old civilian. Medical personnel hospitalized a 37-year-old man with a blast injury

Russian strikes kill two children, a woman in overnight attacks in Donetsk region

Russian strikes kill two children, a woman in overnight attacks in Donetsk region

The attacks damaged multiple residential buildings and outbuildings in both settlements

Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills three, injures 15

Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills three, injures 15

The attack damaged numerous civilian structures, including a kindergarten.

Western parts in North Korea missiles prompt Ukraine’s call for stricter global export controls

Western parts in North Korea missiles prompt Ukraine’s call for stricter global export controls

A Top Ukrainian diplomat expressed outrage after the examination of a North Korean KN-23/24 missile, downed in Ukraine. It revealed numerous recently manufactured Western-made components

Russians have intensified filtration measures among teenagers in the occupied territories

Russians have intensified filtration measures among teenagers in the occupied territories

According to the centre, this year alone, 263 minors have been registered by the Russians in the occupied Donetsk region, 16 of whom are considered "extremists".

Ukraine calls for international action as new evidence shows Russians executing surrendered soldiers

Ukraine calls for international action as new evidence shows Russians executing surrendered soldiers

Russian milbloggers largely glorified the Russian execution of the Ukrainian POWs, reinforcing a cultural norm to justify and celebrate war crimes within the broader Russian ultranationalist community

In occupied Berdiansk, children studying in Ukrainian schools online are threatened to be removed from their families

In occupied Berdiansk, children studying in Ukrainian schools online are threatened to be removed from their families

In Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers threaten to deprive local residents whose children study in Ukrainian schools online of their parental rights.

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch

Occupation authorities claim the 53-year-old Kerch resident allegedly organised meetings of a district branch of this religious organization and stored banned literature at home

Russians attack Odesa with ballistic missiles again, killing one civilians and injuring eight

Russians attack Odesa with ballistic missiles again, killing one civilians and injuring eight

Ukrainian official reported that civilian vessels were damaged: the NS Moon, flying the flag of Belize, and the OPTIMA dry cargo vessel, flying the flag of Palau. Exactly a week ago, the OPTIMA was damaged by a ballistic missile

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide

Iryna Siedova, a researcher of the Crimean Human Rights Group stated that a present-day task for international community to actively start developing new advanced instruments for identifying calls for genocide and bringing the guilty to justice

Ukraine sanctions 11 more illegitimate “judges” in Russian-occupied Crimea for persecuting residents and indigenous people

Ukraine sanctions 11 more illegitimate “judges” in Russian-occupied Crimea for persecuting residents and indigenous people

The Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea views these sanctions as a crucial tool in disrupting repressive mechanisms in the temporarily occupied territories and limiting the occupation administration's ability to continue persecutions

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children

Russian ballistic missiles hit residential building in Odesa Oblast, four dead, including teen

Russian ballistic missiles hit residential building in Odesa Oblast, four dead, including teen

The victims include a 43-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man, and a 16-year-old girl. Another woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)

Overall, this is the 21st civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale war began in 2022.

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea

The convicted men maintain their innocence regarding charges of organizing extremist activities and have requested acquittal in their appeals

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russians held illegally the entire family for three days, subjected to psychological pressure and threats of torture. In doing so, the Russians were planning to coerce the Ukrainian officer to cooperate

Petition calls on German Bundestag to recognize Soviet crimes against Crimea’s Indigenous people – Crimean Tatars

Petition calls on German Bundestag to recognize Soviet crimes against Crimea’s Indigenous people – Crimean Tatars

Over 46% of the Crimeans (Crimean Tatars) perished from hunger, disease, forced labour, and inhumane living conditions within the first few years following the deportation 1944

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing

The Prosecutor General's Office is verifying the posted material. Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin described this as the largest known execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the battlefield

Russians kill seven and injure three civilians on Kherson market

Russians kill seven and injure three civilians on Kherson market

Law enforcement officers have initiated a pre-trial investigation into criminal proceedings regarding violations of the laws and customs of war

Russian aerial attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures 32 civilians including children

Russian aerial attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures 32 civilians including children

One person had been killed in the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, and 32 people, including three children, had sustained injurie

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns Switzerland’s support of Chinese and Brazilian initiative as detrimental for peace

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns Switzerland’s support of Chinese and Brazilian initiative as detrimental for peace

The ministry called the Ukrainian Peace Formula the only way to a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace and stated there was no need to create additional formats and platforms to discuss ways to achieve peace for Ukraine

Russians kill judge of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Leonid Loboyko in drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast

Russians kill judge of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Leonid Loboyko in drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast

The Supreme Court confirmed the death of its colleague

Russians strike hospital in Sumy twice, killing nine people and injuring 19

Russians strike hospital in Sumy twice, killing nine people and injuring 19

Rescue workers and police arrived at the scene to help, but the Russians launched a second strike during the evacuation

Russian army personnel kill four civilians in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours

Russian army personnel kill four civilians in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours

Russian forces killed one person in Siversk and damaged two houses. In Toretsk, they killed two people, wounded two more, and damaged a house. One person died and three sustained injuries in Chasiv Yar, where attacks also damaged 11 houses, a multi-storey building, and a non-residential building

Russians kill four and injure 11 in morning strike on Izmail, Odesa Oblast (updated)

Russians kill four and injure 11 in morning strike on Izmail, Odesa Oblast (updated)

The Russians launched attack drones on Odesa oblast’s southern part

Crimean death toll rises: at least 769 locals killed after illegal Russian draft

Crimean death toll rises: at least 769 locals killed after illegal Russian draft

The Mission pointed out that the actual number of casualties may be higher, as Russia is concealing its real losses

Death toll rises to five after Russian bombings in Kharkiv on September 24, dozens injured

Death toll rises to five after Russian bombings in Kharkiv on September 24, dozens injured

Russian army personnel struck an apartment block in the north-east Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on September 24, 2024. The wave of strikes, which officials said hit four districts of the city, was conducted by Russia using guided glide bombs

More men than women applied for compensation after experiencing sexual violence during the war

More men than women applied for compensation after experiencing sexual violence during the war

The official said this fact "breaks the mold" that conflict-related sexual violence only affects women. While she did not provide an exact figure for those who have applied for compensation, the government reported in early August 2024 that there were at least 270 such cases

Russians killed two civilians in attack on residential area in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region

Russians killed two civilians in attack on residential area in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region

Russian forces damaged residential buildings and cars

Russia plans to attack three Ukrainian nuclear power plants – Zelenskyy

Russia plans to attack three Ukrainian nuclear power plants – Zelenskyy

The President noted that the Peace Formula aims to protect the UN Charter. He has also invited China and Brazil to the second Peace Summit, while India had already been invited

By December 31, 2024: occupiers are coercing residents of Donetsk region into obtaining Russian passports through blackmail.

By December 31, 2024: occupiers are coercing residents of Donetsk region into obtaining Russian passports through blackmail.

Otherwise they will not be able to "receive the rights and benefits provided by Russia"

Crimea’s status non-negotiable despite international proposals

Crimea’s status non-negotiable despite international proposals

The Ukrainian ministry expressed its expectation of support from partners to force Russia to withdraw from Crimea and bring it to justice for violations of international law and international crimes committed on the whole territory of Ukriane

Zelenskyy pleads for Muslim nations to lead efforts in freeing Crimean Tatars and other political prisoners illegally detained by Russia

Zelenskyy pleads for Muslim nations to lead efforts in freeing Crimean Tatars and other political prisoners illegally detained by Russia

Zelenskyy emphasised the need for pressure on Russia from all partners to establish a proper exchange system based on the principle of "everyone for everyone." Zelenskyy pointed out that, based on previous experience, releasing political prisoners has been extremely challenging

Elderly and children among casualties in latest Russian strikes of Sumy region

Elderly and children among casualties in latest Russian strikes of Sumy region

Meanwhile, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated on September 10 that China is providing direct support to the Russian military apparatus, thus assisting its war against Ukraine

In the occupied Donetsk region, the number of members of the Young Guard – Yunarmiya military movement has exceeded 4 thousand

In the occupied Donetsk region, the number of members of the Young Guard – Yunarmiya military movement has exceeded 4 thousand

The occupation official added that 330 more people joined the movement this autumn. In particular, 29 young boys joined the ranks of Yunarmiya in Mariupol. 

Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide

Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide

Ukraine, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and Poland have already officially recognised the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign

Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign

Since the citizen of Ukraine arrived in Abakan, wardens have repeatedly and unjustifiably placed Bekirov in a punishment cell

Russian shelling of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills a child, injures three adults

Russian shelling of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills a child, injures three adults

A boy was killed due to Russian artillery shelling in Nikopol. Rescue workers pulled the body from under the rubble of a damaged building

Russian attacks kill eight civilians, injure 11 more in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours

Russian attacks kill eight civilians, injure 11 more in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, the death toll in the Donetsk Oblast, excluding Mariupol and Volnovakha, has reached 2,739

From Russia Today to Venice: Venice Film Festival showed Russian propaganda

From Russia Today to Venice: Venice Film Festival showed Russian propaganda

Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica showcasted the documentary "Russians at War" with Russian propaganda by Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson

The exhibits were taken away in October 2022.

Seven dead in Lviv in fresh wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine on September 4

Seven dead in Lviv in fresh wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine on September 4

Among those killed were a baby and two girls aged nine and 14 as well as a woman working as a midwife in the city, officials said

Two Russian ballistic missiles hit Poltava, killing 59 injuring 328 people (updated)

Two Russian ballistic missiles hit Poltava, killing 59 injuring 328 people (updated)

Zelenskyy asked Western partners for more air defense systems and missiles to strike deep into Russian territory to prevent missile attacks like the one on Poltava

Russians damage mosque and islamic cultural center in Kyiv

Russians damage mosque and islamic cultural center in Kyiv

Local authorities reported that debris from destroyed missiles injured three people

Over 60% of Ukrainians believe security guarantees will deter Russia from future aggression

Over 60% of Ukrainians believe security guarantees will deter Russia from future aggression

62% of Ukrainians do not trust China as a mediator in possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and 22% do

Russian Armed Forces strike Kharkiv multiple times, leaving almost 30 civilians injured

Russian Armed Forces strike Kharkiv multiple times, leaving almost 30 civilians injured

More than 40 civilians were injured, including 5 children. People may be trapped under the rubble

Ukraine urges Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit

Ukraine urges Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit

The ICC alleged last year that the Russian president was responsible for war crimes, focusing on the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. It has also issued a warrant for the arrest of Russia's commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for the same crimes.

Majority of Ukrainians see no distinction between Russian government and people in war responsibility

Majority of Ukrainians see no distinction between Russian government and people in war responsibility

Sociologists note this view is shared by both the youngest and oldest generations of Ukrainians – 66% among young people aged 18 to 29 and 60% among those aged 60 and up

Russians attack grain lorry in Sumy Oblast, killing one person and injuring others

Russians attack grain lorry in Sumy Oblast, killing one person and injuring others

One grain lorry caught fire, and about 20 were damaged

Ukraine condemned destruction of Holy Cross Exaltation Church in temporarily occupied Yevpatoriia

Ukraine condemned destruction of Holy Cross Exaltation Church in temporarily occupied Yevpatoriia

The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has initiated criminal proceedings under Article 438, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Violation of the laws and customs of war")

Ukrainian cities host photo exhibition “Crimea through the eyes of citizen journalists: 10 years in captivity”

Ukrainian cities host photo exhibition “Crimea through the eyes of citizen journalists: 10 years in captivity”

The exhibition contains 48 photos and information panels arranged on city squares in the form of the Crimean Tatar coat of arms – the Tamga. It showcases photographs taken by citizen journalists who, at great personal risk, documented the arrests, searches, trials, and other crimes committed by Russian occupiers against the Crimean Tatar people since the beginning of the occupation of Crimea

Russian bombardment kills seven and injures 77 in Kharkiv on August 30

Russian bombardment kills seven and injures 77 in Kharkiv on August 30

Regional head Oleh Sinehubov said on Telegram at least 20 were in serious condition and some requiring amputations. He added that the strikes had been launched from Russia's Belgorod region, which sits just across the border

Ukrainian and Russian citizens abandon temporarily occupied Crimea: What’s driving the exodus?

Ukrainian and Russian citizens abandon temporarily occupied Crimea: What’s driving the exodus?

Crimean activists pointed out multiple signs supporting their conclusion. They note that official Russian statistics show a positive migration balance for temporarily occupied Crimea of about 2,000 people

Russians kill entire family with an aerial bomb in Donetsk Oblast

Russians kill entire family with an aerial bomb in Donetsk Oblast

The bomb struck a residential area, destroying a house

Woman attacked by Russian drone in Kherson Oblast dies in intensive care

Woman attacked by Russian drone in Kherson Oblast dies in intensive care

Additionally, forensic examiners received the body of another fatality, a resident of the village of Sadove. This 65-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Russian bombardment on 27 August

Four people killed and 16 wounded in new combined Moscow attack – Zelenskyy

Four people killed and 16 wounded in new combined Moscow attack – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy reported that the Russians used more than 90 aerial weapons against civilians and infrastructure in this combined attack: 81 Shahed drones, as well as cruise, ballistic and aerial missiles

Ukrainian identity shift forced Russia to occupy Crimean Peninsula in 2014 – historian

Ukrainian identity shift forced Russia to occupy Crimean Peninsula in 2014 – historian

By 2011-2012, polls indicated a shift: a majority of Crimean residents had come to identify as Ukrainian citizens, outnumbering those nostalgic for Soviet rule or a Russian affiliation for Crimea. This marked a significant turning point, Hromenko explained

Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy sector on August 26th, killing 7 people and injuring 47 others, including 4 children

Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy sector on August 26th, killing 7 people and injuring 47 others, including 4 children

Energy infrastructure of Ukraine was among the main targets overnight of August 26, 2024

Russia struck hotel in Kramatorsk Donetsk Oblast: Two journalists injured, one trapped under rubble

Russia struck hotel in Kramatorsk Donetsk Oblast: Two journalists injured, one trapped under rubble

All three victims are journalists, citizens of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom

Russians attack 13 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring four civilians

Russians attack 13 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring four civilians

The Sumy Oblast Military Administration recorded a total of 265 explosions in Mykolaivka, Myropillia, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Nova Sloboda, Berezivka, Hlukhiv, Esman, Shalyhyne, Druzhba, Svesa and Seredyna-Buda hromadas

Illegitimate “court” in occupied Crimea sentences Hurzuf resident to 13 years for alleged “high treason”

Illegitimate “court” in occupied Crimea sentences Hurzuf resident to 13 years for alleged “high treason”

The illegitimate “prosecutor's office” report provided no details of the case

Two civilians killed in Russian bombardment of Sumy Oblast

Two civilians killed in Russian bombardment of Sumy Oblast

Two civilian men, aged 74 and 67, were killed in the attack. The wife of one of the deceased was injured and has been hospitalised

Russian strikes in Ukraine’s oblasts kill at least three and injure nine civilians on August 20

Russian strikes in Ukraine’s oblasts kill at least three and injure nine civilians on August 20

Around 13:30 Kyiv time, Russian forces attacked a private residential neighbourhood in the village of Hrodivka in the Pokrovsk district, injuring two civilians, a man and a woman

Russians use Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as ground for strikes on Nikopol and equipment storage – Zelenskyy

Russians use Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as ground for strikes on Nikopol and equipment storage – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy warned that Russian presence consistently poses a fundamental threat to the radiation safety of Ukraine,  Europe, and the world

Russians drop aerial bombs on Bilopillia: man killed, his daughter seriously injured

Russians drop aerial bombs on Bilopillia: man killed, his daughter seriously injured

The Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported that the bomb struck a private house, killing its 33-year-old owner and seriously injuring his 11-year-old daughter. Additionally, a 55-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were injured in the attack

Russian strikes kill four civilians in Donetsk oblast on August 18

Russian strikes kill four civilians in Donetsk oblast on August 18

Russian forces also targeted the City of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk Oblast with artillery on the morning of August 18, claiming the life of one woman and injuring another one

Russians kill two volunteers in Kherson while distributing free water

Russians kill two volunteers in Kherson while distributing free water

The Mavi Hilal Ukraine charitable foundation lost two volunteers at once

Russians shell Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing two civilians and injuring one more

Russians shell Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing two civilians and injuring one more

Vadym Filashkin reported that around noon, the Russians shelled the town and damaged two five-storey residential buildings

Russian missile strike kills 14, Injures 44 in Kostiantynivka shopping centre

Russian missile strike kills 14, Injures 44 in Kostiantynivka shopping centre

According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, as of the morning of 10 August, the Russian attack on Kostiantynivka killed also two children. The investigation reports that these were girls aged 9 and 11

Mexico defies ICC and invites Putin to president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration

Mexico defies ICC and invites Putin to president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration

The Ukrainian Embassy in Mexico acknowledged in a statement on August 7 that Mexico invites representatives of all countries with which it has diplomatic relations to the inauguration. However. It reminded the country of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant for Putin's arrest

Siblings killed in Russian bombing of village in Sumy region

Siblings killed in Russian bombing of village in Sumy region

Artiukh revealed that the deceased were a brother and sister who were in the schoolyard at the time of the strike

Russians deploy military helicopters near civilian areas in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russians deploy military helicopters near civilian areas in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russian forces have deployed various air defense systems on the outskirts of settlements in the villages of Dzhankoi district

Russian Forces strike Kharkiv city centre, killing one and injuring twelve residents

Russian Forces strike Kharkiv city centre, killing one and injuring twelve residents

The head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, stated that preliminary information indicates the Russians used an Iskander missile to attack Kharkiv, causing damage to civilian premises, including a clinic building, cars and residential infrastructure, and shattering windows

From survival to strategy: study reveals recovery challenges in liberated Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts

From survival to strategy: study reveals recovery challenges in liberated Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts

The temporary occupation has fundamentally altered the social, economic, public, and resource characteristics of territorial communities in Kharkiv and Kherson regions. Transatlantic Dialogue Center emphasizes that analyzing and considering these changes is crucial for developing an effective reintegration strategy adaptable to newly liberated Ukrainian territories

Research: Russian propagandists have changed methods of influencing residents of occupied territories

Research: Russian propagandists have changed methods of influencing residents of occupied territories

The expert stressed that there is a need for a constant presence of voices from the occupied territories in the Ukrainian information space and at the international level

Russians kill teenager in Hlukhiv and injur 12 more, mostly children

Russians kill teenager in Hlukhiv and injur 12 more, mostly children

The attack also damaged apartment buildings and houses, an educational institution, a shop, and vehicles

Militarisation of children and youth continues: 26 new junior military units formed in occupied Donetsk region

Militarisation of children and youth continues: 26 new junior military units formed in occupied Donetsk region

The occupiers have created 26 new units of the all-Russian Yunarmiya movement in the occupied Donetsk region: in Mariupol, Volnovakha and adjacent settlements.

“Unpunished evil grows”: Human Rights Center ZMINA calls for new mechanism to free Crimean political prisoners

“Unpunished evil grows”: Human Rights Center ZMINA calls for new mechanism to free Crimean political prisoners

To advocate for personal sanctions, ZMINA is also gathering information about Russian officials involved in the illegal persecution of Crimean residents, including FSB officials and illegal 'judges' who have made unlawful decisions

Russians dismantled last Ukrainian church in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russians dismantled last Ukrainian church in temporarily occupied Crimea

Parishioners refused to cooperate despite constant threats and pressure to follow the so-called court ruling. Thereby the Russian-controlled authorities in Yevpatoriia filed another court appeal, this time seeking to demolish the temple on their own and make the parishioners cover the costs

Russians destroyed 214 objects of medical infrastructure in Ukraine since full-scale

Russians destroyed 214 objects of medical infrastructure in Ukraine since full-scale

The Russians deliberately attack hospitals, maternity facilities, outpatient clinics and clinics

Russian airstrike hits residential area in Mykolaiv, killing three civilians, including child

Russian airstrike hits residential area in Mykolaiv, killing three civilians, including child

Among those killed in Mykolaiv is 12-year-old Kyrylo Diadiushko. He was involved in folk dancing, as reported by the ensemble where the boy danced

Russians strike Kherson Oblast with MLRS: Two killed, medics injured, extensive damage reported

Russians strike Kherson Oblast with MLRS: Two killed, medics injured, extensive damage reported

The head of the Oblast Military Administration also clarified that the Russians had attacked Bilozerka with Grad multiple-launch rocket systems, firing about 40 projectiles

Russians kill police officer Oleksandr Chekhun at checkpoint in Kherson Oblast

Russians kill police officer Oleksandr Chekhun at checkpoint in Kherson Oblast

Chekhun is survived by his parents, his wife (also a police officer), and a 12-year-old daughter

Russians drop two guided aerial bombs on Lyman and injure five people

Russians drop two guided aerial bombs on Lyman and injure five people

The Russians damaged a residential building, a business, three shops and a car

Six civilians injured in mine explosion during evacuation in Kharkiv Oblast

Six civilians injured in mine explosion during evacuation in Kharkiv Oblast

The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office initiated a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war under Art. 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

Russians killed Ukainian civilians in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts on July 11

Russians killed Ukainian civilians in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts on July 11

In Kherson, Russian forces used drones to drop explosives. It landed near a fire truck, wounding one firefighter and two civilians, according to the State Emergency Service on social networks

Russians killed at least 44 and injured 150 Ukrainians in their attack on Ukraine cities

Russians killed at least 44 and injured 150 Ukrainians in their attack on Ukraine cities

Plumes of smoke could be seen across the capital of Ukraine, while video posted on social media showed the destruction inside and outside of the Okhmadyt children's hospital

Critical shortage of highly specialised medical specialists has been noted in the occupied Luhansk region

Critical shortage of highly specialised medical specialists has been noted in the occupied Luhansk region

At the same time, medical facilities located in the occupied territory of the Luhansk region also need general practitioners, such as physicians and surgeons.

Russian Armed Forces struck Nova Poshta terminal in Kharkiv: one employee killed, nine civilians injured, including eight-month-old infant

Russian Armed Forces struck Nova Poshta terminal in Kharkiv: one employee killed, nine civilians injured, including eight-month-old infant

A man died and ten others including a baby suffered injuries as a result of a guided aerial bomb strike on the terminal of the Nova Poshta courier service in Kharkiv on Sunday

Russia successfully promotes its narratives to Western media – Voice of America

Russia successfully promotes its narratives to Western media – Voice of America

Experts demonstrated the promotion of Russian narratives on the example of events in Crimea: Western media often pick up the Kremlin's quotes instead of covering the essence of the events in Russia's war against Ukraine

Russians killed seven civilians, including two children, and injured 43 people in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Russians killed seven civilians, including two children, and injured 43 people in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

According to Fedorov, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Vilniansk “in the middle of the day on a weekend, in the city centre where there is no military infrastructure and where people were enjoying their weekend.”

Russian authorities claim to have captured thousands of migrants and sent them to fight in Ukraine

Russian authorities claim to have captured thousands of migrants and sent them to fight in Ukraine

Reports indicate that Russian law enforcement regularly raids industrial facilities where labour migrants work. Officials hand them subpoenas or take them to military enlistment offices. Authorities promise migrants without Russian citizenship expedited Russian passports if they sign a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense

Russians hit nine-storey building in Dnipro, killing one person and injuring other civilians

Russians hit nine-storey building in Dnipro, killing one person and injuring other civilians

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that this attack is a reminder to all partners of Ukraine that only sufficient quantity and quality of air defense systems and the world’s determination can stop Russian terror

In Crimea, the occupiers arrested 26 locals for Ukrainian symbols over the year

In Crimea, the occupiers arrested 26 locals for Ukrainian symbols over the year

In total, from June 2023 to June 2024, the experts of the organisation verified 59 cases of prosecution of Crimeans under the norms of the Russian Federation's so called “anti-extremist laws” for demonstrating pro-Ukrainian views

There is no alternative but Zelenskyy’s Peace Plan – Sybiha

There is no alternative but Zelenskyy’s Peace Plan – Sybiha

Can be no alternatives to the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty within the internationally recognised borders as of 1991, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea

Russians launch seventh massive strike on Ukraine’s energy system, causing widespread damage and injuries

Russians launch seventh massive strike on Ukraine’s energy system, causing widespread damage and injuries

Russian Armed Forces also targeted a thermal power plant belonging to DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, injuring three power engineers and severely damaging the plant's equipment

Soldier of Armed Forces of Ukraine beheaded by Russians in Donetsk Oblast has been identified

Soldier of Armed Forces of Ukraine beheaded by Russians in Donetsk Oblast has been identified

Kostin added that this incident serves as another proof of Russia's state policy of disregarding international law and universal morality

Russians injured 22 civilians in a missile attack on the City of Poltava

Russians injured 22 civilians in a missile attack on the City of Poltava

According to early reports, Russians struck the civilian infrastructure with a Kh-59 cruise missile. Thereby, civilians have been injured. The Poltava Oblast Prosecutor’s Office clarified that 22 people required medical attention

On the left bank of the Kherson region, occupiers threaten to take away the property of people in eight communities

On the left bank of the Kherson region, occupiers threaten to take away the property of people in eight communities

On the left bank of the Kherson region, the occupiers published new lists of residential premises that they plan to “nationalise” due to the alleged absence of owners in Bekhterska, Yuvileina, Ivanivska, Chaplynska, Nyzhniosirohizka, Henicheska, Khrestivska communities and Askania-Nova.

Russians exploit foreigners as “cannon fodder” in their war against Ukraine – Ukraine’s UN envoy

Russians exploit foreigners as “cannon fodder” in their war against Ukraine – Ukraine’s UN envoy

Ukrainian intelligence states that Russia is running a global effort to recruit foreign mercenaries in at least 21 nations, including several in Africa

Zelenskyy called Putin’s ultimatum a revival of Russian Nazism

Zelenskyy called Putin’s ultimatum a revival of Russian Nazism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called another series of statements by Putin manipulative. According to the MFA of Ukraine, Russia's statements aimed at misleading the international community, undermining diplomatic efforts to achieve a just peace and shattering the unity of the world majority around the purposes and principles of the UN Charter

Ukrainian media organisations strongly condemn pressure and threats against journalists of Texty

Ukrainian media organisations strongly condemn pressure and threats against journalists of Texty

Ukrainian media movement called on the U.S. Congress and Senate to cease the pressure on Texty.org.ua and not exploit Ukrainian media for internal American political competition in the run-up to the upcoming elections in the USA

Texty.org.ua editorial team faces pressure after publishing investigation into critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine

Texty.org.ua editorial team faces pressure after publishing investigation into critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine

Texty.org.ua views this campaign as an attack on freedom of speech and a display of chauvinism against the citizens of Ukraine

Nine civilians killed, 32 injured in Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on June 12

Nine civilians killed, 32 injured in Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on June 12

A day of mourning for those killed in a Russian attack will be declared in Kryvyi Rih on 14 June

Journalism under siege for over a decade in temporarily occupied Crimea: How Russia has stifled freedom of the press on the Ukrainian peninsula

Journalism under siege for over a decade in temporarily occupied Crimea: How Russia has stifled freedom of the press on the Ukrainian peninsula

The policy of destroying independent media deprives Crimean residents of access to information from independent journalists, creating a propaganda bubble

In occupied Crimea, authorities plan to seize property from singer Jamala

In occupied Crimea, authorities plan to seize property from singer Jamala

The list also includes properties belonging to relatives of Ukrainian politician Vitalii Khomutynnik and “other Ukrainian neighbours of Zelenskyy in Livadiya”, occupying authorities said

Russians killed one and injured 14 civilians in Ukraine on June 10

Russians killed one and injured 14 civilians in Ukraine on June 10

According to the HRMMU, the increase in civilian casualties was mainly due to attacks in Kharkiv region since 10 May related to a ground offensive launched by Russian armed forces from the Russian Federation into the Kharkiv region

Number of students in Donetsk region schools has almost halved since the start of the full-scale invasion

Number of students in Donetsk region schools has almost halved since the start of the full-scale invasion

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the number of students in Donetsk region's schools has almost halved, from 168,000 to 88,600.

In occupied Crimea, human rights defenders have recorded more than 30 cases of pressure on media professionals and citizen journalists since the beginning of the year

In occupied Crimea, human rights defenders have recorded more than 30 cases of pressure on media professionals and citizen journalists since the beginning of the year

During 2022-2023, ZMINA recorded 162 of such cases

“We were kept in a pit near a petrol station”: a teenager from Kherson region told how he was taken to a torture chamber

“We were kept in a pit near a petrol station”: a teenager from Kherson region told how he was taken to a torture chamber

The guy was taken to a cell where about 15 people were already there. It looked like some kind of shower room: everything was tiled and there was a drain in the corner. Vitalii was the youngest there. 

Death toll due to Russian attack on Kharkiv region on 31 May rises to nine

Death toll due to Russian attack on Kharkiv region on 31 May rises to nine

Fatalities include three women aged 39, 68 and 86 and four men aged 52, 64, 41 and 28

Russians killed a woman and injured 12 more civilians in Kharkiv

Russians killed a woman and injured 12 more civilians in Kharkiv

Ukraine's Air Force reported that they have been observing a “carousel pattern” of Russian aircraft dropping bombs targeting the city of Kharkiv

Five residents of Donetsk Oblast were killed by Russians on May 26

Five residents of Donetsk Oblast were killed by Russians on May 26

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to world leaders who are still aside from the global efforts of the Global Peace Summit to join it. He called on them to show leadership in advancing real peace, not just a pause between strikes

Russian Armed Forces hit construction material hypermarket in Kharkiv, killing and injuring civilians (updated)

Russian Armed Forces hit construction material hypermarket in Kharkiv, killing and injuring civilians (updated)

After the strike, a video of the fire and a massive cloud of smoke from the Epicentr hypermarket in Kharkiv is being shared on social media

Russians killed at least seven, injured 22 civilians in their missile attack on Kharkiv oblast and destroyed Vivat publishing house (updated)

Russians killed at least seven, injured 22 civilians in their missile attack on Kharkiv oblast and destroyed Vivat publishing house (updated)

The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office said that Russian forces had launched a series of strikes with S-300 and S-400 missiles on Kharkiv and the town of Liubotyn starting at 10:30

De-identified Crimea: Occupying state massively eradicates ethnic celebrations – Amnesty International

De-identified Crimea: Occupying state massively eradicates ethnic celebrations – Amnesty International

Amnesty International concluded, that Russia has had ten years to implement its policies designed to alter the ethnic makeup of and suppress non-Russian identities in Crimea

Ukraine realises war will end with negotiations, there is Zelenskyy’s peace formula for this – Security and Defense Council Secretary of Ukraine

Ukraine realises war will end with negotiations, there is Zelenskyy’s peace formula for this – Security and Defense Council Secretary of Ukraine

Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine (NSDC), Oleksandr Lytvynenko, expressed confidence that the formula will garner support at the Peace Summit in Switzerland this June 2024, believing "this real diplomatic track has every chance of contributing to a just peace."

Russian strike kills six civilians, injures 28 in Kharkiv recreation area

Russian strike kills six civilians, injures 28 in Kharkiv recreation area

Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, stated that the Russian invaders targeted an area where civilians were relaxing. The police confirmed five fatalities, including a pregnant woman, with at least 28 injured

Violent intolerance: what is the reason for the new wave of quirophobic attacks and how to prevent it

Violent intolerance: what is the reason for the new wave of quirophobic attacks and how to prevent it

ZMINA collected information about this year's cases of crimes against LGBTIQ people and talked to human rights defenders about what victims should do to ensure justice.

Russia’s forced demographic changes in Crimea violate international law – Amnesty International

Russia’s forced demographic changes in Crimea violate international law – Amnesty International

Russia has had ten years to implement its policies designed to alter the ethnic makeup of and suppress non-Russian identities in Crimea. Through population transfer and coercive policies targeting minorities, it has sought to dilute and remove Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identity from the peninsula

Most Ukrainians consider democracy the best system of government

Most Ukrainians consider democracy the best system of government

In this trend, it joins European countries, with Sweden, Austria, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland occupying the top five positions

Russian occupying authorities harassed journalist Lutfiye Zudiyeva in Ukraine’s Crimea

Russian occupying authorities harassed journalist Lutfiye Zudiyeva in Ukraine’s Crimea

Lutfiye Zudiyeva has covered the plight and trials of Crimean political prisoners as a member of the grassroots initiative Crimean Solidarity since 2016. She joined the editorial staff of the media project Graty in July 2021 and is interning in forensic journalism and storytelling

Russia militarizes education and erases cultural identity of children in temporarily occupied Crimea – UN and Amnesty International

Russia militarizes education and erases cultural identity of children in temporarily occupied Crimea – UN and Amnesty International

The International Court of Justice found that the way in which Russia had implemented its educational system in Crimea after 2014 with regard to school education in the Ukrainian language had violated its obligations under Articles 2(1)(a) and 5(v) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

EU explains why it still recognises Vladimir Putin as Russia’s president

EU explains why it still recognises Vladimir Putin as Russia’s president

Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) declared the results of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin's so-called "elections" to be null and void and the Kremlin leader himself illegitimate

Crimea as a launchpad: Russian Forces utilise temporarily occupied Crimea for deadly attacks on civilians in Ukraine – Crimean Human Rights Group

Crimea as a launchpad: Russian Forces utilise temporarily occupied Crimea for deadly attacks on civilians in Ukraine – Crimean Human Rights Group

Since late September 2022, Russians have been active in using Iran-made SHAHED kamikaze drones to attack civilian infrastructure. A substantial part of such drones is also launched from the occupied peninsula territory

Russians decimate entire street in border village of Kharkiv Oblast using modified FAB-1500 glide bomb

Russians decimate entire street in border village of Kharkiv Oblast using modified FAB-1500 glide bomb

No more than a hundred locals were in this border village in the Kupiansk district, and no soldiers were present

India’s Trapped Sons: Duped by Russia, Indian citizens forced to fight on the front in Ukraine

India’s Trapped Sons: Duped by Russia, Indian citizens forced to fight on the front in Ukraine

BBC News told the stories of affected persons, including David Moothappan, 23, from the Indian village of Pozhiyoor in Kerala

Russians kill seven people and injur 32 civilians in their Odesa ballistic missile strike, likely with cluster munitions (updated)

Russians kill seven people and injur 32 civilians in their Odesa ballistic missile strike, likely with cluster munitions (updated)

Kiper reported that as of 22:00, four people had been reported killed, along with a dog. Another man died of a stroke brought on by the attack. A total of 32 people were injured, and 25 are in hospital, including two children and a pregnant woman

Crimean human rights organization explained how Russians persecute Crimeans who stand against Russian military aggression

Crimean human rights organization explained how Russians persecute Crimeans who stand against Russian military aggression

Crimean Process is still convinced that the application of article 20.3.3 of the Russian administrative offense code in the temporarily occupied territory is not directed at prevention of crime but is preserved exclusively as a tool of oppressing Ukrainian sentiment among Crimeans

Russians damaged four thermal power plants, injuring civilians

Russians damaged four thermal power plants, injuring civilians

Ukraine's Air Force reported the Russians used a total of 34 air-, ground- and sea-launched missiles. 21 missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defense

Russia is ready to export its scheme of passport issuance into EU, post-Soviet countries and other European states – report

Russia is ready to export its scheme of passport issuance into EU, post-Soviet countries and other European states – report

A human rights lawyer of the Eastern Human Rights Group, Vira Yastrebova, warned countries to pay attention to these markers of their passport issuance

Nine people killied in a Russian strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region

Nine people killied in a Russian strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region

Besides the apartment block, two infrastructure facilities in Dnipro were damaged. Four houses were partially destroyed in the town of Synelnykove, and eight more were damaged. A facility in the town of Pavlohrad was also hit

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry outraged by Georgian PM’s statement about law on “foreign agents” and Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry outraged by Georgian PM’s statement about law on “foreign agents” and Ukraine

The leading members of the European Parliament has stated that the “foreign agent” law passed in the first reading in Georgia is an attack on independent media and civil society and threatens the country's Euro-Atlantic integration

Eighteen dead in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv (updated)

Eighteen dead in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv (updated)

Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said there were more than 60 injured in the attack, which hit an eight-story building in a densely populated area. Two children were among the casualties. According to the officials, three missiles had struck close to the centre of the city

“Crippling strikes”: Russia destroyed key power plant in Kyiv oblast and aims to plunge Ukrainian cities into darkness (updated)

“Crippling strikes”: Russia destroyed key power plant in Kyiv oblast and aims to plunge Ukrainian cities into darkness (updated)

Armed Forces of Russian Federation launched another mass attack on Ukrainian critical infrastructure using Shahed kamikaze drones, cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS aircraft, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and guided air missiles from Su-34 jets overnight on April 11

Russia has been suppressing freedom of expression and religion during years of temporary occupation in Crimea – UN and Amnesty International

Russia has been suppressing freedom of expression and religion during years of temporary occupation in Crimea – UN and Amnesty International

In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russia has significantly curtailed the space for civil society to function, including criticizing or advocating. Media outlets have been shut down, disproportionately impacting Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian communities' rights to free expression, information access, and cultural expression

“There are no LGBTQ+ people in Crimea”: Russia cracked down on the LGBTQ+ сommunity in the temporarily occupied peninsula

“There are no LGBTQ+ people in Crimea”: Russia cracked down on the LGBTQ+ сommunity in the temporarily occupied peninsula

As of 2014, the number of representatives of the LGBT+ community in Crimea amounted to approximately 16,200 persons. However, the number of people who remain in the territory in 2023 is unknown

Russia struck Kyiv by two ballistic missiles from temporarily occupied Crimea: ten people injured

Russia struck Kyiv by two ballistic missiles from temporarily occupied Crimea: ten people injured

The officials reported the debris from the rockets fell in the Pecherskyi, Solomianskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Darnytskyi districts of Kyiv, damaging two high-rise buildings and injuring five people, including one child

Russians significantly damaged Ukraine’s largest dam, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, in mass missile attack (updated)

Russians significantly damaged Ukraine’s largest dam, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, in mass missile attack (updated)

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeated his calls for further military aid over recent days, specifically calling on the West to send Ukraine more air defence systems

A decade of repressions: Crimean Tatars and Ukrainains targeted in Russia’s brutal crackdown on dissent

A decade of repressions: Crimean Tatars and Ukrainains targeted in Russia’s brutal crackdown on dissent

Amnesty International stated that with international crimes, Russia has attempted to change the ethnic makeup of Crimea while suppressing non-Russian identities on the peninsula, including through restricting education in Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar languages, attacking religious minorities, stifling media and culture, as well as undermining representative institutions and abusing the criminal justice system

Ukrainian Watchdog OPORA urges global community to reject results of the Russian “presidential election”

Ukrainian Watchdog OPORA urges global community to reject results of the Russian “presidential election”

The NGO explains that the legitimacy of the entire result of the presidential election of the Russian Federation will be called into question by the very inclusion of ballots received in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, especially

OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism will help Ukraine show the true scale of war crimes committed against civilians by Russia in Ukraine

OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism will help Ukraine show the true scale of war crimes committed against civilians by Russia in Ukraine

According to the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the OSCE, after bilateral consultations with Ukraine, members of 45 OSCE delegations decided to apply the 8th paragraph of the Moscow Mechanism

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine

Overall, 8% of the Ombudsman's recommendations presented in the report were fully fulfilled by Ukrainian ministries and administrations of the custodial settings, 62% were being implemented, and 30% were not fulfilled in 2022

Memories of Halyna Haiova, a torture survivor of the infamous Izolyatsia prison

Memories of Halyna Haiova, a torture survivor of the infamous Izolyatsia prison

Halyna Haiova, a senior nurse from the city of Dokuchaievsk, Donetsk region, was arrested by representatives of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” (“DPR”) at her workplace on October 14, 2016. She was accused of having pro-Ukrainian views and helping the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The woman was held in captivity for nearly sixteen months, most of which she spent in the Izolyatsia torture prison. Then, she was transferred to Donetsk pre-trial detention center, where she stayed for 105 days.  Haly

UN ruling might fuel Crimean Tatar persecution by Russia – Chairman of Mejlis Refat Chubarov

UN ruling might fuel Crimean Tatar persecution by Russia – Chairman of Mejlis Refat Chubarov

Chubarov believes that in the current circumstances, the best "trial" for the Russians is the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The ICJ finds Russia only partially guilty of financing terrorism and discrimination of Crimean residents

The ICJ finds Russia only partially guilty of financing terrorism and discrimination of Crimean residents

The verdict was announced by Judge Joan Donoghue, a ZMINA correspondent reports

White Paper on preparation and conduct of postwar elections presented in Ukraine

White Paper on preparation and conduct of postwar elections presented in Ukraine

The White Paper also contains a list of proposed solutions to the most pressing problems that need to be resolved before the election process is announced, with arguments for the time frame required for their implementation

Ukrainian family from Kyiv awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations

Ukrainian family from Kyiv awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations

Mariia and Mykhailo lived in the village of Pyrohivka, Khmelnytrskyi region, until the end of the Second World War. Then, they returned to Komsomolske, where they were reunited with their father after the war

Russians killed at least 18 civilians in missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine (updated)

Russians killed at least 18 civilians in missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine (updated)

Earlier, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov called on the world to provide Kyiv with more weapons to stop Russian aggression

Attack in Donetsk market kills civilians, Ukraine vows to hold perpetrators accountable

Attack in Donetsk market kills civilians, Ukraine vows to hold perpetrators accountable

Civilians have been killed and injured as a result of an attack on a market in Donetsk on January 21, 2024

Kyiv responds to Slovak PM who suggested concession against the territorial integrity of Ukraine

Kyiv responds to Slovak PM who suggested concession against the territorial integrity of Ukraine

The Slovak prime minister noted that he intends to announce at the meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal that he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO in every possible way

Key Russian drone manufacturer of “Orlan-10” UAVs maintains production despite sanctions: leaked documents

Key Russian drone manufacturer of “Orlan-10” UAVs maintains production despite sanctions: leaked documents

According to the leaked documents, the propellers and engines of Orlan-10 are produced by the Chinese company T-Motor. The flight controllers and GPS modules are produced by the Chinese Radiolink Electronic Limited. Laptops are from Lenovo and cameras are from Sony

Bundestag rejects opposition proposal to supply Taurus to Ukraine

Bundestag rejects opposition proposal to supply Taurus to Ukraine

The CDU and CSU had already wanted to put the issue of the supply of Taurus missiles to a vote in the past. Still, the corresponding proposal was submitted to the committees by the coalition majority

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks Trump: What will you do if Putin doesn’t stop?

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks Trump: What will you do if Putin doesn’t stop?

On the previous day, after Donald Trump's victory during the Republican primaries in Iowa the former U.S. President said: “I would bring Putin and Zelenskyy to the table and end the war…”

Mariupol resident, Mariana Checheliuk’s health deteriorated significantly due to captivity

Mariupol resident, Mariana Checheliuk’s health deteriorated significantly due to captivity

Mariana Checheliuk, a 24-year-old police officer from Mariupol, has suffered a significant deterioration in her health and immune system due to her extended stay in captivity. In August 2023, she was transferred from a prison in Taganrog to Mariupol, where she is still being held.

If Ukraine had been given seven Patriot systems, people would not have been killed – Zelenskyy addressed Ukraine’s Western partners

If Ukraine had been given seven Patriot systems, people would not have been killed – Zelenskyy addressed Ukraine’s Western partners

Zelenskyy also pointed out the delays in supplies of Western weaponry, noting that many Ukrainians are being killed while the Ukrainian forces wait for this aid

Russians hit 4 oblasts with missiles: 4 Ukrainians killed, 45 more injured while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine (updated)

Russians hit 4 oblasts with missiles: 4 Ukrainians killed, 45 more injured while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine (updated)

It should be understood that such targets can be shot down only by systems capable of doing it, particularly by Patriot systems, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, Colonel Yurii Ihnat, explained

A Russian missile strike killed 11 people, including five children, in Donetsk Oblast while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine

A Russian missile strike killed 11 people, including five children, in Donetsk Oblast while Republicans in the US Congress blocked military aid to Ukraine

S-300 missiles hit the town of Pokrovsk in Ukrainian-held territory in Donetsk region

Russians killed 5 civilians, injured 129 in Ukraine on January 2. Fires still being put out in Kyiv

Russians killed 5 civilians, injured 129 in Ukraine on January 2. Fires still being put out in Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to "intensify" attacks against Ukraine