Ukraine

Russians kill three civilians in Kherson and Donetsk Oblasts during May 3
News - 03 May 2025

Russians kill three civilians in Kherson and Donetsk Oblasts during May 3

The Russians struck a crowded area near Svobodа Square and the Central Department Store

85% of Ukrainian women’s NGOs concerned about worsening living conditions for women due to US funding halt – report
News - 29 April 2025

85% of Ukrainian women’s NGOs concerned about worsening living conditions for women due to US funding halt – report

Organisations feel a significant dependence on US financial support, with 35% of organisations having a high level of dependence. This dependence creates risks for their activities due to the cessation of funding. At the same time, 67% of organisations are considering attracting additional international donors, and 31% seek community funding

North Korean missile used in Kyiv attack contained at least 116 foreign components, mostly American
News - 26 April 2025

North Korean missile used in Kyiv attack contained at least 116 foreign components, mostly American

Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine's partners for helping protect civilian lives, supplying air defense systems and missiles, and maintaining pressure on Russia and its accomplices over the war

Trump: “Crimea will stay with Russia”; Zelenskyy: “Only Ukrainians decide our territories”
News - 26 April 2025

Trump: “Crimea will stay with Russia”; Zelenskyy: “Only Ukrainians decide our territories”

Donald Trump's statements contain factual errors. At the time of Russia's military aggression in February 2014, Ukraine had no aspirations to join NATO. Since 2010, under President Viktor Yanukovych, Ukraine had adopted a non-aligned status, formally renouncing its pursuit of NATO membership

What does just peace mean for Ukraine and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue?
Columns - 25 April 2025

What does just peace mean for Ukraine and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue?

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

Trump сriticizes Zelenskyy’s Crimea stance as Ukrainian President points out at Pompeo Declaration
News - 23 April 2025

Trump сriticizes Zelenskyy’s Crimea stance as Ukrainian President points out at Pompeo Declaration

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

Russian artillery and airstrike kill man, injure five in Kherson residential area
News - 16 April 2025

Russian artillery and airstrike kill man, injure five in Kherson residential area

The strike hit a residential area

US sanctions could undermine ICC’s investigations of war crimes committed in Ukraine – ULAG
News - 14 April 2025

US sanctions could undermine ICC’s investigations of war crimes committed in Ukraine – ULAG

On March 20, 2025, the President of the ICC, Judge Akane, emphasised this in her addresses to EU representatives. She noted that this has already affected the ability to conduct operations and work with various contractors

Russians kill at least 35 people in Sumy city center with two ballistic missile strikes on Palm Sunday (updated)
News - 13 April 2025

Russians kill at least 35 people in Sumy city center with two ballistic missile strikes on Palm Sunday (updated)

Reports on social media suggest that the strike hit the city centre

Ukraine among countries where HIV treatment may end due to USAID cuts
News - 01 April 2025

Ukraine among countries where HIV treatment may end due to USAID cuts

Among Ukrainians, three people die every day from complications caused by AIDS, and at least 30% still do not know their positive HIV status

Ukraine pushes back against US proposal to unblock Russian agricultural trade
News - 25 March 2025

Ukraine pushes back against US proposal to unblock Russian agricultural trade

The White House claimed that both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping and stop military strikes in the Black Sea

At least 164 archaeological artifacts removed from temporarily occupied Crimea by the Russian occupiers
News - 24 March 2025

At least 164 archaeological artifacts removed from temporarily occupied Crimea by the Russian occupiers

Since 2022, Russian museums have been actively engaged in propaganda activities in the occupied territories, organizing exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs aimed at legitimizing the occupation. The goal of these actions is to integrate Ukrainian museums into the Russian cultural space and destroy Ukrainian identity

Russia bears responsibility for the occupied territories – Amnesty International Ukraine
News - 24 March 2025

Russia bears responsibility for the occupied territories – Amnesty International Ukraine

While preparing the report, representatives of Amnesty International Ukraine conducted over 100 interviews with former prisoners of war and their family members. They shared their experiences, memories, and interactions with state and non-governmental organisations

Over 640,000 Ukrainian women will feel the negative impacts of US authorities halting funding to the UN Reproductive and Sexual Health Agency
News - 23 March 2025

Over 640,000 Ukrainian women will feel the negative impacts of US authorities halting funding to the UN Reproductive and Sexual Health Agency

The UN emphasised that since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, cases of domestic, sexual, and other forms of gender-based violence in Ukraine have increased more than threefold. The organisation estimates that 2.4 million people, predominantly women and girls, urgently require measures to prevent and respond to such violence

The report of the Amnesty International Ukraine does not mention Russian prisoners of war, as Ukraine does not violate the Geneva Conventions
News - 12 March 2025

The report of the Amnesty International Ukraine does not mention Russian prisoners of war, as Ukraine does not violate the Geneva Conventions

While in the camp, Amnesty International representatives witnessed Russian prisoners undergoing medical examinations. The Russians stood in line to receive glasses, lenses and other medical supplies. Every three months, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visit them to record their condition and detention conditions

Seventy-five percent of civil society organisations are actively looking for alternative resources to finance their activities – survey
News - 11 March 2025

Seventy-five percent of civil society organisations are actively looking for alternative resources to finance their activities – survey

Currently, only 1% of respondents have already received support from new funding sources

Blind political prisoner Oleksandr Sizikov sent to tuberculosis hospital for examination
News - 09 March 2025

Blind political prisoner Oleksandr Sizikov sent to tuberculosis hospital for examination

Sizikov has been using a blood pressure monitor more frequently, indicating that he has high blood pressure. Doctors prescribed him medication for hypertension and promised to provide him with the pills he brought with him

The families of prisoners of war and civilian hostages rallied outside the US Embassy in Kyiv, urging their release under the “all for all” formula
News - 06 March 2025

The families of prisoners of war and civilian hostages rallied outside the US Embassy in Kyiv, urging their release under the “all for all” formula

More than 500 family members of prisoners of war and civilians illegally detained by Russia held placards in English reading: "Help Free Civilians," "Every POW Has the Right to Freedom," "Captivity Kills Our Sons and Husbands," "Want Peace? But First Return POWs," "No Negotiations, No Deals Until Our POWs Return Home." Attendees also unfurled a large banner stating, "Don't Let Russia Torture and Kill Our POWs."