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Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report
News - 19 November 2024

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report

Despite International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued in March 2023 against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for child deportations, Russia continues its practices. In 2024, the scale of unlawful child transfers has increased, with camp programs explicitly aimed at destroying Ukrainian children's national identity, human rights advocates emphasise

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment
News - 19 November 2024

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment

Macron argued that the text should have been clearer on the war. Nevertheless, this does not alter France's position: it is an aggressive war launched by Russia against Ukraine, and the country's priority remains achieving lasting peace, Macron added

Russians launch massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported
News - 17 November 2024

Russians launch massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported

Ukrainian authorities fear that attacks like those this morning could mark the beginning of another concerted Russian attack to knock out key elements of the power grid as winter arrives

Russians execute civilian woman in Donetsk Oblast – Ukrainian Ombudsman calls for international action
News - 14 November 2024

Russians execute civilian woman in Donetsk Oblast – Ukrainian Ombudsman calls for international action

Russian oil exports have hit their highest level since early July, as reported by Bloomberg, due to seasonal maintenance limiting domestic refining. The report notes that India and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top buyers of Russian fuel oil and gasoil in October 2024. India seeks to increase its rupee-based trade with Russia, following a five-fold growth in bilateral commerce over three years

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions
News - 14 November 2024

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions

Speaking on behalf of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people, the Mejlis insists that any official negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war must be predicated on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders

Russians killed mother and three children in Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, including a baby under one year old
News - 12 November 2024

Russians killed mother and three children in Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, including a baby under one year old

Correspondents from the national joint 24/7 newscast reported from the scene that an entire family, the mother and her three children: two and ten-year-old boys and a two-month-old girl, was killed in the Russian attack. 

Russians attack Mykolaiv with drones and kill five civilians
News - 11 November 2024

Russians attack Mykolaiv with drones and kill five civilians

The National Police of Ukraine specified that the victims included four residents of a house (three women and a man) and a resident of an apartment building

Six people killed, 23 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
News - 05 November 2024

Six people killed, 23 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Fedorov also said that those who were injured are receiving medical treatment

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October
News - 05 November 2024

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October

Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine

Russian missile hits civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 03 November 2024

Russian missile hits civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was unable to verify this information from independent sources due to Russia's occupation of Crimea. Russian authorities have not commented on the incident

2,000 Russian drones hit Ukraine in October alone using 170,000 components from China, US and Europe – Zelenskyy
News - 03 November 2024

2,000 Russian drones hit Ukraine in October alone using 170,000 components from China, US and Europe – Zelenskyy

Bohdan Bernatskyy, a member of the Sanctions Policy Working Group of the Crimean Platform Expert Network, revealed at the Third Parliamentary Summit in Latvia that over 1,300 Russian military companies and 2 million industry workers continue operating, many without international restrictions

Russian attack on Kharkiv police claims life of colonel, injures 46
News - 01 November 2024

Russian attack on Kharkiv police claims life of colonel, injures 46

Russians killed a Police Colonel Andrii Matviienko

Death toll rises to three in a guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on October 30, including two children
News - 31 October 2024

Death toll rises to three in a guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on October 30, including two children

Rescue workers unblocked the body of a civilian man aged approximately 25-30. Russians also killed a 12-year-old boy in that attack

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

Comoros supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Columns - 25 October 2024

Comoros supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity

Moustadroine Abdou, President of the Union of the Comoros, stated that Ukraine’s fight for justice, fairness, and respect for the law is legitimate and must be effectively supported