The meeting dedicated to the theme "Discussion of the Six Mandatory Areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health, and human rights) with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous 1 Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
What does a just peace mean for Ukraine, and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue? In his video commentary for the Crimea Platform, the deputy head of the Mejlis of Crimean Tatar People, Nariman Dzhelyal, outlined the key principles, analyzed international positions, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear legal framework in resolving the conflict
Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, a Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, reported that the silence surrounding the return of Roshchyna's body was maintained due to Russia's frequent tactic of substituting bodies, leading to uncertainty about the identification
Zelenskyy attached to his post on X a screenshot of the Crimea Declaration – the 2018 statement by Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State during Trump's first administration, which reaffirmed the non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea
The final version of the document does not mention a competitive selection process involving public participation
The Russian drone strikes damaged one of Kherson's hospitals, several ambulances, and civilian vehicles
Chubarov reiterated that the Mejlis rejects any form of recognition of Russian control over Crimea, both de facto and de jure.
Truth Hounds added that they and Reporters Without Borders are preparing a major study on targeted attacks on hotels, civilian objects protected by international humanitarian law
The Russians bombarded residential areas of the settlements in Kherson Oblast, damaging three high-rise buildings and five houses. The attacks also damaged a granary, agricultural machinery and cars
According to the Commander-in-Chief's report, Russian assault operations continue in some areas of the front, and Russian artillery does not cease
Vladimir Putin announced an "Easter ceasefire," which supposedly entails the cessation of all hostilities in Ukraine from the evening of April 19th until midnight on April 21st. At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defence stated that the Russian occupiers would adhere to the ceasefire regime provided Kyiv reciprocates
The strike hit a residential area
The bombardment also set fire to structural parts of a garage covering an area of 10 m²
The hidden post contained only statistical data – information about at least 616 Ukrainian children killed by Russia and 1,869 injured since the beginning of the full-scale invasion
Reports on social media suggest that the strike hit the city centre
Biendikov began his career at 1+1 media in June 2023, and in July 2024, he joined the Security and Defense Forces ranks. He served in the Third Assault Brigade and died while performing a combat mission in eastern Ukraine
On Saturday afternoon, Lysak reported that 17 people were in serious condition
Emergency workers recovered four mutilated and burnt bodies from under the rubble, including those of a family – a 12-year-old girl, her father, and her mother – found beneath the ruins of their home. Workers also found the body of a 45-year-old man, their neighbour
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