temporarily occupied Crimea

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Columns - 30 October 2024

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace

Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised the historical parallels between Soviet-Russian occupation and Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine. He pointed out that Latvia, having experienced occupation and deportations, understands the tragic history of the Crimean Tatars and, by supporting Ukraine, becomes an integral part of the Crimea Platform

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

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine
Columns - 28 October 2024

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine

Michael Thomas reminded that it is stated in the United Nations Charter that all member states shall be free in their international relations from the threats of the use of aggressive force against their territorial integrity and sovereignty

Global unity is key to peace
Columns - 24 October 2024

Global unity is key to peace

Russia's aggression reminds us that we can never take our democracies and our multilateral cooperation for granted, and that we must remain united, Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, stated

Abductions: from sensation to routine. How the practice of enforced disappearances has changed in the occupied Crimea
Articles - 17 October 2024

Abductions: from sensation to routine. How the practice of enforced disappearances has changed in the occupied Crimea

Enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and politically motivated prosecutions in the occupied Crimea have become the routine. This statement was made by human rights defenders at a session of the UN Human Rights Council last week. 

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch
News - 15 October 2024

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch

Occupation authorities claim the 53-year-old Kerch resident allegedly organised meetings of a district branch of this religious organization and stored banned literature at home

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

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 07 October 2024

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russians held illegally the entire family for three days, subjected to psychological pressure and threats of torture. In doing so, the Russians were planning to coerce the Ukrainian officer to cooperate

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
Articles - 23 September 2024

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice

Crimea’s status non-negotiable despite international proposals
News - 19 September 2024

Crimea’s status non-negotiable despite international proposals

The Ukrainian ministry expressed its expectation of support from partners to force Russia to withdraw from Crimea and bring it to justice for violations of international law and international crimes committed on the whole territory of Ukriane

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

Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe
Columns - 16 September 2024

Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe

We must learn from the Minsk and Normandy processes. Russia has historically used peace talks to undermine partners and prepare for future conflicts. The international community must maintain consensus and prioritize Ukraine's sovereignty, Prof. Wilfried Jilge stated

Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide
News - 12 September 2024

Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide

Ukraine, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and Poland have already officially recognised the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign
News - 10 September 2024

Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign

Since the citizen of Ukraine arrived in Abakan, wardens have repeatedly and unjustifiably placed Bekirov in a punishment cell

From Russia Today to Venice: Venice Film Festival showed Russian propaganda
News - 07 September 2024

From Russia Today to Venice: Venice Film Festival showed Russian propaganda

Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica showcasted the documentary "Russians at War" with Russian propaganda by Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson
News - 04 September 2024

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson

The exhibits were taken away in October 2022.