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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

The only way for evil to win is for good people to do too little
Columns - 26 October 2024

The only way for evil to win is for good people to do too little

A part of European countries lived in error. They mistakenly believed that lasting coexistence with non-democratic nations could be secured through economic cooperation, rooted in mutual economic interests

Crimea Platform experts сall for massive expansion of Russia sanctions: 1,300 military companies still active
News - 25 October 2024

Crimea Platform experts сall for massive expansion of Russia sanctions: 1,300 military companies still active

The expert emphasised the importance of strengthening sanctions policies at the parliamentary level and urged for enhanced cooperation with countries across other continents to support sanctions against Russia

When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor
Columns - 24 October 2024

When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor

Szymon Hołownia stressed that the Russian occupation of Crimea violates international law, and the world must not stay silent in the face of this crime. Hołownia urged the international community to continue supporting Ukraine, as resilience and solidarity are crucial to achieving peace and security

Western parts in North Korea missiles prompt Ukraine’s call for stricter global export controls
News - 21 October 2024

Western parts in North Korea missiles prompt Ukraine’s call for stricter global export controls

A Top Ukrainian diplomat expressed outrage after the examination of a North Korean KN-23/24 missile, downed in Ukraine. It revealed numerous recently manufactured Western-made components

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide
News - 13 October 2024

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide

Iryna Siedova, a researcher of the Crimean Human Rights Group stated that a present-day task for international community to actively start developing new advanced instruments for identifying calls for genocide and bringing the guilty to justice

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy
News - 11 October 2024

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)
News - 10 October 2024

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)

Overall, this is the 21st civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale war began in 2022.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns Switzerland’s support of Chinese and Brazilian initiative as detrimental for peace
News - 29 September 2024

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns Switzerland’s support of Chinese and Brazilian initiative as detrimental for peace

The ministry called the Ukrainian Peace Formula the only way to a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace and stated there was no need to create additional formats and platforms to discuss ways to achieve peace for Ukraine

Russia plans to attack three Ukrainian nuclear power plants – Zelenskyy
News - 25 September 2024

Russia plans to attack three Ukrainian nuclear power plants – Zelenskyy

The President noted that the Peace Formula aims to protect the UN Charter. He has also invited China and Brazil to the second Peace Summit, while India had already been invited

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks
Columns - 16 September 2024

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks

Rory Finnin insists, when discussing peace in Ukraine, it's impossible to ignore the historical context. The Crimean Peninsula, home to Crimean Tatars for centuries, has become a symbol of Russian imperial ambitions. Understanding this complex history is crucial for countering Kremlin propaganda and finding ways to justly resolve the conflict