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HRDs in war conflict: Ukrainian human rights activists in Great Britain reminded the world about the Crimean political prisoners
News - 10 February 2025

HRDs in war conflict: Ukrainian human rights activists in Great Britain reminded the world about the Crimean political prisoners

The event brought together more than 50 human rights defenders, lawyers and activists from all over the world

Russians strike nursing home in Sudzha, trapping 95 its own citizens under rubble – Ukrainian military commandant’s office
News - 02 February 2025

Russians strike nursing home in Sudzha, trapping 95 its own citizens under rubble – Ukrainian military commandant’s office

The Ukrainian army said at least four people were killed. More than 80 people are reported to have been rescued from the building

Why it is important to compile a blacklist of officials involved in human rights violations in Crimea
Columns - 15 January 2025

Why it is important to compile a blacklist of officials involved in human rights violations in Crimea

Through politically motivated persecutions, arbitrary imprisonment in trumped-up criminal cases, illegal house searches and trials in the occupied Crimea, deportations of political prisoners and ignoring their situation in detention, Russia systematically violates its obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law

German political scientist and historian Andreas Umland warns of security risks for countries in Africa, South America and Asia due to Russia’s war against Ukraine
News - 14 January 2025

German political scientist and historian Andreas Umland warns of security risks for countries in Africa, South America and Asia due to Russia’s war against Ukraine

In his lecture, Dr Andreas Umland explains why he considers the global security order to be endangered by the war in Ukraine

Environmental disaster in Kerch Strait: Russian forces hinder cleanup efforts in temporarily occupied Crimea – human rights advocate
News - 13 January 2025

Environmental disaster in Kerch Strait: Russian forces hinder cleanup efforts in temporarily occupied Crimea – human rights advocate

After the Ukrainian military successfully landed special forces on Crimea's western shore in 2023, the Russian military built a defence barrier and prohibited local residents and tourists from going to the majority of the beaches in the area

Thirty-two faults found on detained Russian oil vessel – Finland
News - 08 January 2025

Thirty-two faults found on detained Russian oil vessel – Finland

According to the statement, three faults were severe enough to cause the ship to be held back from operation – relating to its fire safety, navigation equipment, and ventilation in its pump room. Traficom said those need to be fixed before the ship can sail

Foreign Ministry of Ukraine outlines timeline for second Peace Summit
News - 05 January 2025

Foreign Ministry of Ukraine outlines timeline for second Peace Summit

Tykhyy emphasised that Ukraine's Peace Formula remains the cornerstone of its vision for a just resolution to the war

Ukraine can sustain defence for six months without US aid – Finance Minister Marchenko
News - 11 December 2024

Ukraine can sustain defence 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

Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv
News - 08 December 2024

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."

Russias killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kryvyi Rih ten civilians on the evening of St Nicholas Day
News - 06 December 2024

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

Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea (updated)
News - 22 November 2024

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

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report
News - 19 November 2024

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

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions
News - 14 November 2024

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

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October
News - 05 November 2024

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

“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin
News - 02 November 2024

“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

Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
Columns - 30 October 2024

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
Columns - 29 October 2024

“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

Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine
Columns - 28 October 2024

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