The event brought together more than 50 human rights defenders, lawyers and activists from all over the world
The Ukrainian army said at least four people were killed. More than 80 people are reported to have been rescued from the building
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
In his lecture, Dr Andreas Umland explains why he considers the global security order to be endangered by the war in Ukraine
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
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
Tykhyy emphasised that Ukraine's Peace Formula remains the cornerstone of its vision for a just resolution to the war
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
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."
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
"Armanchyq" has been published in Crimea since 2011 and is released monthly
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
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
Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine
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
Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters
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
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
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