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Markiv case update. Prosecution presents same tedious arguments despite new evidence
The good Additional evidence was admitted by the court, namely a new translation of Markiv’s conversation with a…
Markiv case: International task group exposes glaring legal errors in Italian court hearings
On September 30, 2020, the international task group presented a preliminary report assessing the effectiveness of the investigation…
Markiv case: in second hearing, Milan court calls for complete & exact translation of audiotapes
Prosecutor Nunzia Chiaravolo requested that the first translation of the audiotape, where Markov allegedly said: “We killed (took…
Due to pandemic, first appellate court hearing of Markiv case closed to public and most journalists
On July 12, 2019, Vitaliy Markiv was found guilty of complicity in the killing of Italian journalist Andrea…
Defense team submits new evidence in Markiv case in Italy
The court of appeals will consider the appeal against the conviction of the Ukrainian soldier. 31-year-old Vitaliy Markiv…
The Wrong Place-Markiv investigation doc-to be presented at Senate of the Republic in Rome on September 1
For over a year, a group of dedicated journalists from Italy and Ukraine – Cristiano Tinazzi, Olga…
Happy Birthday to National Guardsman & defender of Ukraine, Vitaliy Markiv!
Vitaliy is accused of complicity in the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli, who was killed in May,…
“The truth is on our side & we’ll win,” says mother of imprisoned Ukrainian soldier Vitaly Markiv
June 30 marked three years since Vitaliy Markiv was arrested at Bologna airport, when he and his wife…
The Kremlin’s lobby in Europe: Italy
[editorial]2019 was marked by a series of Russian victories in the international field which harmed Ukraine. For example,…
Italian podcast & report on Ukrainian soldier Vitaliy Markiv ignore basic facts & evidence
On May 15, 2020, one of the most popular publications in Italy Il Venerdi di Repubblica published an…
Russian propaganda spreads conspiracy that coronavirus could be designed to kill elderly Italians
A Sputnik article published on 15 March promoted an entire catalog of unfounded theories about the origin of…
Appeal hearing in Markiv case postponed due to COVID-19
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in northern Italy and the introduction of emergency measures, the Italian government…
Documentary project on Markiv case to be presented in Italian Parliament
In late summer 2019, three Italian journalists – Cristiano Tinazzi, Danilo Elia, Ruben Lagattolla – and Ukrainian journalist…
The Wrong Place: Crowdfunding for the truth. Ukrainian/Italian film crew shooting doc on Markiv case
Together, Cristiano Tinazzi, Olga Tokariuk, Danilo Elia and Ruben Lagattolla set out on a long and delicate mission,…
The Markiv case: Verkhovna Rada calls on Italian President & Parliament to ensure objective appeal hearing
Background On June 12, 2019, the Pavia court in Italy sentenced National Guardsman Vitaliy Markiv to 24 years…
Markiv case: Italian political party asks for European Commission observers at appeal hearings
The sentence was pronounced after a long trial, which Markiv’s lawyer, Raffaele Della Valle, who was also one…
Italian defense team appeals Pavia court decision against soldier Vitaliy Markiv
On November 20, 2019, defense attorneys representing the interests of Ukraine and authorized by the Ministry of Justice…
Italian court publishes statement of reasons for 24-year sentence of Ukrainian soldier Markiv
The statement of reasons contains 176 pages. The judges state that the accused was on Mount Karachun on…
Vitaliy Markiv’s lawyer calls on Ukrainian authorities & media community to take action
Della Valle believes that the Ukrainian authorities should explain that soldier Markiv is not guilty, since there is…
Portnikov: Breathing lighter without Lega
Europeans can breathe easy for the first time in several years: Italy, one of the leading economies of…