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Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe
Columns - 16 September 2024

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
News - 13 December 2023

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
News - 09 December 2023

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
Columns - 29 October 2023

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
Columns - 27 October 2023

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
Columns - 25 October 2023

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
News - 04 July 2017

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
News - 19 June 2017

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
News - 14 June 2017

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
News - 12 June 2017

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
News - 22 May 2017

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
News - 26 April 2017

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
News - 23 March 2017

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
News - 13 March 2017

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
News - 02 March 2017

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
News - 27 February 2017

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
News - 07 February 2017

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
News - 11 November 2016

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