Donbas
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."
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Parliamentarians from 51 countries reaffirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity: Key moments from the Second Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimean Platform
At the end of the plenary session, a Joint Declaration was signed by the participants of the summit, affirming the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as assurance of the sovereignty of Ukraine as necessary preconditions for ending the war and establishing lasting peace in the region
We should be more assertive in foreign policy amidst Russian propaganda
Javier Maroto noted that Western democracies are also suffering from the attacks of Putin's regime, in particular from disinformation spread by Russia. He also stressed the importance of political unity in supporting Ukraine outside the EU, as Russian propaganda has a great influence in other countries
Ukraine must join NATO: eliminating security grey areas in Europe
We must stand with Ukraine until its total victory. That must be very clear to everyone: no semi-peace or other kind of settlements but a victory with regained occupied territories with Zelensky's Peace Formula.
Mariupol policewoman Mariana Chechelyuk’s health has deteriorated significantly over the year of captivity
For a year, the occupiers transported the woman from one prison to another, subjected her to physical and psychological pressure, and created unbearable detention conditions. Currently, Mariana Chechelyuk needs medical care, which is not provided to her in the Taganrog detention center
The number of captured Ukrainians in Donbas has grown to 137
Militants in the occupied territories of Donbas are holding 137 Ukrainians in captivity
Mariinka resident received a gunshot would as a result of militants’ attack
The bullet hit the back near the spine
In Crimea the court left defendants in the “Hizb ut-Tahrir case” Dzhepparov and Aliyev in detention
The court hearing was held in a closed session, but the court allowed for Dzhepparov’s relatives to be present during the announcement of the decision
Militants tortured a man with electric shocks – UN
The man threatened that he would be forced to blow himself up
Court of occupied Crimea extended the arrest of Balukh for additional 3 months
Judge committed a grave procedural violation
People continue to disappear in the occupied territories
If a person starts expressing on his/her blog, then he/she is subjected to repressions
Columns
More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
