Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
About 7,000 prisoners of war and up to 20,000 civilians are currently in Russian captivity – deputy speaker of the Verkhovna Rada
Kondratiuk stressed that gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable remains critically important, particularly amid what she described as insufficient sanctions pressure on Russia
European conscientious objection group calls for release of imprisoned believers in Ukraine
The report cites data showing that last year, at least 110 people in Ukraine who refused military service because of their faith were imprisoned under court rulings that violate human rights. Thousands of such believers are being forcibly held in military units, while many have faced arbitrary detention and torture
Front Line Defenders slams Ukrainian police inaction after attack on activists Olena Shevchenko and Anastasiia Gerasymenko
Front Line Defenders called on Ukrainian authorities to publicly condemn the attack, ensure the victims have access to medical and legal assistance, conduct an impartial investigation, and guarantee the safety of human rights defenders working to protect the rights of women and the LGBTIQ+ community
The problem with civil society’s involvement in EU integration: Experts discuss interaction with authorities
Representatives of NGOs and think tanks participate in working groups on the development of European integration measures across various fields, according to their expertise. Experts point out that interactions with government authorities regarding work on changes often leave much to be desired.
Parliament removes mention of alternative service from law on social protection of military personnel
The bill's initiator is Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. It was prepared within the Ministry of Defense, specifically following a government directive to review how the law on social protection aligns with the law on military duty
Human rights defenders urge Zelenskyy to prioritize protection for war victims
Human rights advocates believe that following the liquidation of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories -- a decision approved by the President -- the head of state himself could initiate a revision of the support architecture and the creation of an effective government body
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech condemned the pressure on journalists in Crimea following the detention of Lenora Dyulber
The committee's statement notes that the persecution of journalists violates international law and is aimed at suppressing any independent information about the situation under occupation
Nobel Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties warns adopted law could destroy rule of law in Ukraine
According to the assessment of the Center for Civil Liberties, this draft law eliminates the procedural independence of prosecutors. The changes would dismantle the system of anti-corruption bodies, particularly the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
Abolishing the independence of NABU and SAP contradicts Ukraine’s anti-corruption movement after the Revolution of Dignity – analysis by Agency for Legislative Initiatives
Legal experts from the Kyiv-based think tank argue that bill №12414's passage represents a significant regression, achieved through procedural violations. They note that Maksym Buzhanskyy, a deputy from the presidential "Servant of the People" party, introduced the controversial amendments at the last minute into a bill with an entirely different original purpose
Ukraine’s anti-corruption chiefs call on Zelenskyy to veto the bill that strips their agencies’ independence
Klymenko, the head of SAPO, noted that his office and NABU "had two elements of independence – the absence of political influence and defined jurisdiction." According to him, the new legislation has nullified both
Ukraine’s parliament approves draft law №12414 to end independence of key anti-corruption investigators – Anti-Corruption Center
The Anti-Corruption Center also explained that electronic declaration of officials' property and funds, punishment for illegal enrichment, special confiscation, and all other anti-corruption reforms are ineffective
Ukrainian investigators and judges continue to ignore international humanitarian law when considering collaborationist cases
ZMINA releases an analytical report titled "Liability for collaborationism: how has judicial practice changed?", which analyses the verdicts listed in the Unified State Register of Court Decisions
Ombudsman demands the government adopt a state housing program for IDPs
The Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights insists on the adoption of a state program to address funding, resource allocation to address a critical lack of mechanisms for housing internally displaced persons
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
80 Years of Pain: Ukraine calls for recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar genocide on 80th anniversary
ZMINA explains how the deportation of Crimean Tatars took place, what the Ukrainian parliament is calling for, and why it is important
Forced confession: Ukraine ignoring UN’s recommendations
The Parliament is asked to determine the status of the decisions of the UN Committees on Human Rights and Against Torture
Parliament passes Savchenko’s bill: One day in remand prison now equals two days in prison
The bill was supported by 255 MPs
Ukraine’s Parliament not supports ban on LGBT discrimination within ‘visa-free package’
The introduction of this provision has been necessary for establishing the visa-free regime with the EU.
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Columns
Only 5% of those responsible for deporting Ukrainian children face global sanctions
The human safari: How Russia weaponized precision against Ukrainian civilians
The lesson of Crimea: Rewarding aggression only invites more war
Not just Ukraine — Russia is preparing Ukrainian children for future wars elsewhere
