war with Russia

In Donetsk, occupational authorities launched the “Big Brother” project, aimed at young people with pro-Ukrainian views.
News - 01 June 2025

In Donetsk, occupational authorities launched the “Big Brother” project, aimed at young people with pro-Ukrainian views.

"Big Brother" project, aimed at "working with difficult teenagers" was launched by the occupiers in Donetsk

“The truth makes a person free, and therefore victorious”: a documentary about the oppression of priests in occupied Melitopol was shown in Kyiv
News - 31 May 2025

“The truth makes a person free, and therefore victorious”: a documentary about the oppression of priests in occupied Melitopol was shown in Kyiv

The documentary film "No God But Theirs", created by The Kyiv Independent, took place in Kyiv, which highlights the oppression of priests in occupied Melitopol

The Ombudsman received over 1,300 complaints about shortcomings in the system of state protection of civilians released from captivity
News - 30 May 2025

The Ombudsman received over 1,300 complaints about shortcomings in the system of state protection of civilians released from captivity

Civilians released from Russian captivity are unaware of and do not use forms of social support from the Ukrainian state

Only 34 civilians released from Russian captivity received medical care in specialised facilities – Ombudsman monitoring
News - 30 May 2025

Only 34 civilians released from Russian captivity received medical care in specialised facilities – Ombudsman monitoring

Civilians released from Russian captivity lack adequate access to medical care and rehabilitation, despite these being guaranteed by Ukrainian law

Among civilians released in the “1000 for 1000” exchange, one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and the remaining were Ukrainians who had already served their sentences in Russia
News - 29 May 2025

Among civilians released in the “1000 for 1000” exchange, one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and the remaining were Ukrainians who had already served their sentences in Russia

The civilians released during the "1000 for 1000" exchange, there was one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and Ukrainians who had already completed their sentences in Russia

Court sentences Russian soldier Ruslan Minkhazov to life in absentia for shooting a civilian car in the Chernihiv Oblast
News - 28 May 2025

Court sentences Russian soldier Ruslan Minkhazov to life in absentia for shooting a civilian car in the Chernihiv Oblast

A Russian soldier who was involved in shooting a car carrying civilians in the region in 2022 has been found guilty of violating the laws and customs of war in absentia, combined with intentional murder.

Ukrainian prisoners of war are dying in Russian prisons from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries – Associated Press
News - 28 May 2025

Ukrainian prisoners of war are dying in Russian prisons from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries – Associated Press

Autopsies conducted on the returned remains of Ukrainian prisoners of war who died in Russian prisons reveal they died from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries

80% of collaboration cases are heard in absentia, without the accused present – ZMINA
News - 28 May 2025

80% of collaboration cases are heard in absentia, without the accused present – ZMINA

The atmosphere of fear and coercion to cooperate with Russian occupiers is not taken into account by current Ukrainian legislation on collaboration when prosecuting individuals

Reintegration of youth from the occupied territories requires inter-agency coordination – Presidential Representative of Crimea
News - 28 May 2025

Reintegration of youth from the occupied territories requires inter-agency coordination – Presidential Representative of Crimea

Children leaving temporarily occupied Crimea urgently need integration into Ukraine's educational system

Prosecutor General’s Office notified 877 Russians under suspicion of war crimes
News - 28 May 2025

Prosecutor General’s Office notified 877 Russians under suspicion of war crimes

The Prosecutor General's Office has officially notified 877 individuals of suspicion for committing war crimes

Russian special services create fake organisations to mimic Red Cross activities – HUR
News - 28 May 2025

Russian special services create fake organisations to mimic Red Cross activities – HUR

Fake humanitarian organisations within Russia masquerade as humanitarian missions to give aid to Ukrainian prisoners of war, but in reality act to prevent aid

“Suspilne Donbas” film crew attacked by Russian drone in the Donetsk Oblast
News - 28 May 2025

“Suspilne Donbas” film crew attacked by Russian drone in the Donetsk Oblast

A film crew from "Suspilne Donbas" was attacked in the Donetsk region by a Russian drone.

Over three years, Russians have killed nearly 60 emergency medical workers
News - 27 May 2025

Over three years, Russians have killed nearly 60 emergency medical workers

Russian forces have killed 58 emergency medical and disaster medicine workers in Ukraine and wounded at least 122 specialists

How Russian archaeologists in occupied Crimea are violating international law
News - 24 May 2025

How Russian archaeologists in occupied Crimea are violating international law

Since its occupation in 2014, Russian archaeologists are systematically conducting excavations on Ukrainian cultural heritage sites in Crimea, effectively appropriating or destroying them under the guise of "scientific research".

Ukrainian investigators and judges continue to ignore international humanitarian law when considering collaborationist cases
News - 24 May 2025

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

Russians execute two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region
News - 23 May 2025

Russians execute two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region

Russian forces have killed two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region

Almost 50 children told police about attempted recruitment by the Russian special services
News - 22 May 2025

Almost 50 children told police about attempted recruitment by the Russian special services

Since Ukrainian law enforcement began urging children to come forward should Russian agents try to recruit them, almost 50 have done so

Children in occupied Crimea are forced to sew clothes and produce drone parts for the Russian military
News - 21 May 2025

Children in occupied Crimea are forced to sew clothes and produce drone parts for the Russian military

Ukrainian children living under Russian occupation are being compelled to manufacture materials and equipment for the Russian army during vocational training classes.