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
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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…
President of Memorial: Russian rights activists who backed Russia’s return to PACE repeated error of liberals in 1993
The capitulation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to the Russian Federation has taken place…
Europe is for sale and Putin is buying
Two days ago, the Council of Europe voted to ignore its own warnings about Russian aggression and human…
When corruption penetrates the very marrow of European institutions
Today, everything’s happening in broad daylight… but, it’s still a story of gross corruption. Indeed, a more dangerous…
The Council of Europe and Russia: credibility requires consistent decisions
Euromaidan Press is publishing a translation of an article by well-known German analyst Dr. Susan Stewart which was…
Looks like 1938: how Berlin and Paris made a step towards lifting sanctions on Russia in PACE
This week marked the tenth anniversary of the Eastern Partnership in Brussels. The main news about this event, however,…
CoE Secretary General Jagland now openly lobbies for return of Russian delegation
The nerves of Ukrainians had been hardened in observations of the campaign to lift sanctions from the Russian…
Russia vows to return to PACE, but not in 2018
Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Russian Federation Council, told journalists on 25 December that Russia, without any doubt,…
Star dedicated to slain Euromaidan protesters unveiled near Council of Europe
On 11 October, a star commemorating the Heroes of the Heaven's Hundred, the Euromaidan activists killed during protests…
Council of Europe demands Russia reinstate Crimean Tatar Mejlis, allow leaders to enter Crimea
The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has passed a decision regarding Crimea, in which it condemns the…