freedom of speech
Poroshenko signs law to strengthen protection of journalists
The law improves the legal framework in the field of protection of the journalists' rights
First prisoner of conscience appears in Ukraine for five years
He was accused of accused of "treason" and "obstructing the legitimate activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
Parliament passes law on denationalization of media as amended by Poroshenko
The Parliament voted the bill down three times, but the lawmakers finally gave the required number of votes.
Parliament bans state from founding printed media outlets
It stipulates that only the media outlets, which are willing to be reformed, will be reformed within the first stage in a pilot format. The rest outlets will be reformed in a year.
Educational institutions train law enforcers under the old system
The corruption in the law enforcement agencies has not yet been fought, the experts say.
Rada Decides on Tougher Punishments for Crimes against Journalists
It was voted for by 240 deputies
German, French Leaders Take Ukraine Peace Plan to Putin
The leaders of Germany and France are due in Moscow Friday to present a new peace proposal aimed at ending an upsurge in fighting in eastern Ukraine near the Russian border
Chubarov Reacts to Opening of Stalin Monument in Crimea
Those who defended the installation of a monument to Stalin in Livadia, will "be uprooting it with their bare hands
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More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
