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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
If Hungary blocks EU decision to start accession negotiations with Ukraine, it means Putin’s veto – Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president noted that Ukraine has done everything to prevent any country from blocking the start of negotiations, but “there is a block from Hungary, and that is a fact.”
Ukraine’s groundbreaking database exposes foreign components in Russian and Iranian weaponry, raising concerns about international supply chains
Information on the type of weapon, its manufacturer, and technical specifications is available for each component. This information will empower anyone, from investigative journalists to government officials, to gather sufficient evidence, investigate supply chains, and bring those who facilitated this war to justice
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.
Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula is a good basis to start discussions for ending the war
At the beginning of her speech, Annita Demetriou emphasized that Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine and its attempts to annex Ukrainian territory cannot be legitimized or justified
In Crimea political prisoner Kuku is denied relatives visits for more than a year
Earlier his family could see him in a hurry in the courtroom, but now the hearings are held in closed mode...
Witnesses informed the General Prosecutor’s Office about the 134 executions committed in Donbas
From the testimonies of interviewed victims it was possible to establish identities of 13 people who were killed
In Kyiv the court reversed the Cabinet of Ministers decision, which forbade Crimean residents to export property to the mainland Ukraine
"For Crimean residents this decision is like a visa-free travel for all Ukrainians", - believe human rights defenders
In Donetsk region almost 400 thousand residents receive water from reservoirs that will last only for two days
Avdiivka is still without gas supply
At the trial of Semena the prosecution read out his personal correspondence
In addition, printouts of publications, which are neither related to Semena’s journalistic activities, nor to a criminal case, were presented
Human rights defender described the worst scenario for Ukraine regarding the human rights
At the same time, the most optimistic scenario is the balance found between civil rights, on the one hand, and national security, on the other
Human rights defenders ask the EU to appoint a special representative for the Crimea
As well as to expand personal sanctions against those who are involved in the occupation of the Crimea
Ministry of Foreign Affairs demands to release Ukrainian human rights defenders detained at the administrative border with Crimea
“Russia continues to violate human rights..."
Testimony of “witnesses” in case of 10 detained Crimean Tatars are written in same handwriting
But judges are not concerned with this fact
Sentenced Nabiev denied accusations against Chiygoz
Eskender Nabiev stated that he pleaded guilty to go free and receive a lighter sentence
National Police is not fighting against drug trafficking, but against drug addicts – human rights defenders
In 2016 this trend reached its peak
Candidates to State Bureau of Investigation selected with violations – Reanimation Package of Reforms initiative
The experts of the Reanimation Package of Reforms initiative speak about violations of the law in the work of the commission for the selection of the senior leadership of the State Bureau of Investigation
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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
