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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

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.

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

Zelenskyy pleads for Muslim nations to lead efforts in freeing Crimean Tatars and other political prisoners illegally detained by Russia
News - 14 September 2024

Zelenskyy pleads for Muslim nations to lead efforts in freeing Crimean Tatars and other political prisoners illegally detained by Russia

Zelenskyy emphasised the need for pressure on Russia from all partners to establish a proper exchange system based on the principle of "everyone for everyone." Zelenskyy pointed out that, based on previous experience, releasing political prisoners has been extremely challenging

Key Russian drone manufacturer of “Orlan-10” UAVs maintains production despite sanctions: leaked documents
News - 18 January 2024

Key Russian drone manufacturer of “Orlan-10” UAVs maintains production despite sanctions: leaked documents

According to the leaked documents, the propellers and engines of Orlan-10 are produced by the Chinese company T-Motor. The flight controllers and GPS modules are produced by the Chinese Radiolink Electronic Limited. Laptops are from Lenovo and cameras are from Sony

Nestlé listed as an international war sponsor by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency
News - 18 November 2023

Nestlé listed as an international war sponsor by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency

When Nestle announced the suspension of exports and imports to Russia, except for “essential and basic goods for the local people,” it gave the mistaken impression that it planned to leave, according to Oleksandr Novikov, the head of the corruption prevention agency

In Donbas illegal armed groups continued the practice of 30-day ‘administrative arrest’
News - 15 June 2017

In Donbas illegal armed groups continued the practice of 30-day ‘administrative arrest’

OHCHR informs about two cases of such detentions in the period of February 16 to May 15

Mother of political prisoner Klykh says that there is no information about her son
News - 15 March 2017

Mother of political prisoner Klykh says that there is no information about her son

“I want to turn to Poroshenko: when Nadiya Savchenko was there, the whole world fought for her, while nobody cares about these children..."

Court left Crimean activist Balukh in custody
News - 28 February 2017

Court left Crimean activist Balukh in custody

Filming during court hearing was prohibited, but journalist Anton Naumlyuk conveyed words of Balukh, which he said during the hearing

Trees from the Red Book are massively cut down on the eve of New Year in Crimea – mass media outlets
News - 29 December 2016

Trees from the Red Book are massively cut down on the eve of New Year in Crimea – mass media outlets

The so-called “Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources” of the occupied Crimea made an initiative to eliminate the Crimean pine from the Red Book

IDPs with disabilities had to leave “Kuyalnyk” and return to the ATO zone
News - 04 October 2016

IDPs with disabilities had to leave “Kuyalnyk” and return to the ATO zone

“Despite all the promises given by the Odesa Regional Administration, the light was turned off in “Kuyalnyk”..."

Moscow court to consider appeal against ban on Mejlis activities on Sept 29
News - 08 September 2016

Moscow court to consider appeal against ban on Mejlis activities on Sept 29

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation will consider the appeal of lawyers of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people against the decision of the Supreme Court of the occupied Crimea to ban the activities of the Mejlis

Chairman of Ukraine’s Security Service: We have no secret prisons
News - 01 September 2016

Chairman of Ukraine’s Security Service: We have no secret prisons

He suggested that journalists should meet with Ukrainian citizens, who were held in captivity in the uncontrolled territory of Donbas

Ombudsperson rings alarm: ATO fighters suffer from military hazing
News - 04 August 2016

Ombudsperson rings alarm: ATO fighters suffer from military hazing

Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Valeria Lutkovska has initiated proceeding over ill-treatment of one of the officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Draft law on High Council of Public Justice to immobilize judicial system – experts
News - 28 July 2016

Draft law on High Council of Public Justice to immobilize judicial system – experts

The experts of the Reanimation Package of Reforms (RPR) initiative warn about the government efforts to immobilize the judicial system

National Police explains why sacred procession of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate cannot be banned
News - 25 July 2016

National Police explains why sacred procession of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate cannot be banned

About 4,500 police officers will ensure safety during the sacred procession organized by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Kyiv

Court in occupied Crimea extends custodial terms for two Crimean Tatars
News - 18 June 2016

Court in occupied Crimea extends custodial terms for two Crimean Tatars

Court in occupied Crimea extends custodial terms for Dzhepparov and Alimov until September 8

Europe has solidarity crisis rather than migrant crisis – human rights activist
News - 28 March 2016

Europe has solidarity crisis rather than migrant crisis – human rights activist

Expert notes that the public now should advocate for establishment of the safe routes for the asylum seekers