Ukraine prepares first environmental war damage claim in history against Russia for 237 million tons of CO2 emissions
The country intends to demands $44 billion from Russia.
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Europe’s tribunal for Russian war crimes runs into Trump problem: who pays?
Euronews reports that European donors are wary of funding €75M annual costs amid reduced US engagement under Trump.
Stop fighting now, talk borders later: RFE/RL uncovers EU’s hush-hush plan to lock the Russia-Ukraine war in place
The first phase would freeze the frontline and bar Ukrainian offensives, with negotiations on territorial governance deferred to the next phase
Europe prepares war reparations for Ukraine — but Russia doesn’t want to stop war
The mechanism emerges after 18 months of Hague negotiations.
Ukraine and Europe launch war tribunal — just not for Putin
President Zelenskyy signed a deal with Europe to launch a tribunal for Russian agression — but it can’t prosecute Putin while he’s in office.
Russia could face special tribunal for crime of aggression in Ukraine by 2026 to hold senior officials accountable
The Council of Europe advanced process of establishing the tribunal to prosecute Russian aggression against Ukraine as the international justice mechanisms, like the International Criminal Court, lack jurisdiction.
Georgia quits PACE over calls for new elections and political prisoner release
Georgia's pro-Russian ruling party announced it is suspending participation in the Assembly.
New Council of Europe chief says Ukraine support is “number one priority”
Alain Berset, newly appointed Council of Europe Secretary General, prioritizes support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, has a call with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister.
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels to sign EU-Ukraine security agreement
Zelenskyy set to sign security agreements, including landmark deal with EU committing all 27 members to support Ukraine
Council of Europe takes steps towards special tribunal on Russian aggression in Ukraine
Step important for "all nations seeking to live in a peaceful and secure world," says Ukraine's Foreign Minister
Ukraine temporarily deviates from human rights convention amid war with Russia
Meanwhile, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić condemned Russian war crimes, denouncing deliberate attacks on Ukrainian facilities and civilians.
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion
The EU has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia, which were first imposed in 2014.
Council of Europe’s parliament supports Ukraine’s accession to NATO
On 22 June, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution that supports Ukraine's…
China demands that Russia retains occupied territories of Ukraine – WSJ
The Chinese envoy, a Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, who tours European capitals to promote China’s peace…
Council of Europe summit backs Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula
The fourth summit of the Council of Europe has endorsed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Peace Formula, showing political support…
EU to provide over USD 1,1 bn in aid to Ukraine
EU has adopted $1,1 billion assistance for Ukraine to supply its Armed Forces with artillery ammunition, the European Council has…
Russian with family ties to Moscow’s foreign intel at helm of Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering program – BILD
Russian national Igor Nebyvaev, the executive secretary of the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering program Moneyval, has family…
Iceland PM and FM arrived in Ukraine to discuss Council of Europe summit focused on Ukraine’s issues
The Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrin Jakobsdóttir, and the head of the country's Foreign Ministry, Tordis Kolbrun R.…
Ukraine’s international law victories over Russia ring hollow as West rejects practical measures of support
The International Court of Justice On Wednesday, March 16th, backed by an overwhelming majority ruling of thirteen votes…
Failure of Russian people and West to stop Putin 20 years ago led to war in Ukraine, Podrabinek says
There can be little doubt that “the lion’s share of responsibility” for Putin’s war in Ukraine “rests with…