Russian-Ukrainian war
Talks in Istanbul: Ukraine demands the return of children deported by Russia
The Ukrainian negotiators said Russia again rejected an "unconditional ceasefire" – a key demand by Kyiv and its allies in Europe and the US
Russians launch double-tap strike on rescuers and medics in Nikopol overnight
The initial Russian strike directly hit an SES unit in the city
Russians kill four people in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
At 20:33, Fedorov reported that three women had been killed in a Russian attack on the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia District
Ukraine will propose a roadmap for achieving a sustainable peace settlement during the negotiations with Russia in Istanbul
Reuters reports that Ukraine’s demands include a complete cessation of hostilities, security guarantees, territorial issues, compensation for damage caused by Russia and sanctions in the event of any breach of the agreement
In Donetsk, occupational authorities launched the “Big Brother” project, aimed at young people with pro-Ukrainian views.
"Big Brother" project, aimed at "working with difficult teenagers" was launched by the occupiers in Donetsk
Russians kill one and injure three people in attacks on Kupiansk and Vovchanski Khutory in the Kharkiv Oblast
A 47-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man were injured in the strike, with varied degrees of severity. They were hospitalised. Apart from this, a 63-year-old woman was killed in a Russian strike on Kupiansk. Another local resident, a 65-year-old man, suffered an acute stress reaction
Russian guided bombs kill 9-year-old girl and injure 6-year-old boy in Zaporizhzhia Oblast Attack
Fedorov also reported that Russia had targeted residential buildings with guided bombs
Expert warns about three challenges to proper documentation of international crimes and preservation of evidence of Russian aggression against Ukraine
The absence of a unified state strategy for documenting the events of the Russian-Ukrainian war, cuts in funding for human rights projects, and aggressive Russian propaganda create risks of losing years of achievements in the field of recording war crimes, Anton Drobovych stated
“The truth makes a person free, and therefore victorious”: a documentary about the oppression of priests in occupied Melitopol was shown in Kyiv
The documentary film "No God But Theirs", created by The Kyiv Independent, took place in Kyiv, which highlights the oppression of priests in occupied Melitopol
Freezing the conflict means intensifying repressions against Ukrainians in the occupied territories
ZMINA published a speech by Olha Skrypnyk, Head of the Crimean Human Rights Group, explaining the consequences of ignoring humanitarian challenges in the negotiation process
The Ombudsman received over 1,300 complaints about shortcomings in the system of state protection of civilians released from captivity
Civilians released from Russian captivity are unaware of and do not use forms of social support from the Ukrainian state
Only 34 civilians released from Russian captivity received medical care in specialised facilities – Ombudsman monitoring
Civilians released from Russian captivity lack adequate access to medical care and rehabilitation, despite these being guaranteed by Ukrainian law
Among civilians released in the “1000 for 1000” exchange, one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and the remaining were Ukrainians who had already served their sentences in Russia
The civilians released during the "1000 for 1000" exchange, there was one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and Ukrainians who had already completed their sentences in Russia
Russians hit Zaporizhzhia Oblast with guided aerial bombs, killing and injuring people
Russians attacked the village of Verkhna Tersa with guided aerial bombs at dawn
Two men die in Russian drone attack on Beryslav, Kherson Oblast
Russian forces frequently target civilians in the Kherson Oblast with drone attacks. Local authorities regularly report casualties caused by explosives dropped from drones
Court sentences Russian soldier Ruslan Minkhazov to life in absentia for shooting a civilian car in the Chernihiv Oblast
A Russian soldier who was involved in shooting a car carrying civilians in the region in 2022 has been found guilty of violating the laws and customs of war in absentia, combined with intentional murder.
Ukrainian prisoners of war are dying in Russian prisons from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries – Associated Press
Autopsies conducted on the returned remains of Ukrainian prisoners of war who died in Russian prisons reveal they died from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries
80% of collaboration cases are heard in absentia, without the accused present – ZMINA
The atmosphere of fear and coercion to cooperate with Russian occupiers is not taken into account by current Ukrainian legislation on collaboration when prosecuting individuals
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We cannot allow war to become humanity’s everyday reality again
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a classic neo-colonial war for the enslavement of an entire people
Ukraine invites nations across Africa, South America, and Asia to join a global justice alliance
“Sharper than physical pain – the feeling of helplessness”: speech of the imprisoned journalist
