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European court makes history: Russia guilty of Ukraine human rights violations since 2014 and plane downing MH17
The European Court of Human Rights recognized Russia's actions as a "targeted campaign to destroy the Ukrainian state as a subject of international law."
European court validates Ukraine’s ban on St. George ribbon, Russian war symbol
While Russia enshrines the St. George ribbon as a symbol of military glory, Europe's top human rights court has endorsed Ukraine's decision to ban the contested symbol, noting its transformation from a World War II remembrance into a marker of Russian aggression.
Ukraine pursues justice for 170,000 war crimes since Russian full-scale invasion
Most of them address violations of war laws, including attacks on civilians, mistreatment of prisoners, and the use of banned weapons. A small portion of them also includes collaboration, treason, and crimes against Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Ukraine, US boost collaboration to identify war victims and hold Russia accountable for its crimes
In response to the mounting number of missing and unidentified bodies, Ukraine and the U.S. Embassy commit to advancing DNA analysis capabilities. Over 70,000 DNA profiles have been cataloged, with efforts now underway to build five additional labs across Ukraine.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Kostin says Russia commits war crime every ten minutes
Overall, Ukrainian prosecutors have registered nearly 130,000 Russian war crimes since 2022.
Tribunal for Russian crimes needed to avoid further atrocities in Europe, Ukrainian MP says
A Ukrainian deputy warned that delaying justice could lead to future aggressions in other countries, emphasizing the urgency of creating a Special International Tribunal now.
Ukraine’s summit in Switzerland to pave path for future peace, expert say
The Global Peace Summit aims to address the consequences of Russia's war and find ways to urge Moscow to end fighting.
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.
Reuters: Man tortured by Russian troops in southern Ukraine seeks justice in Argentina
If accepted by an Argentine court, the complaint could mark the first case of alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine filed outside of Europe and the US.
The Netherlands allocates € 10 mln to assist Ukraine in investigating Russian war crimes
The Netherlands has allocated €10 million to support Ukraine's investigation and prosecution efforts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke…
Breaking Russia’s cycle of impunity: a plan for accountability and reparations for Ukraine
There can be no peace without accountability. It means holding the perpetrators responsible for the violations they committed…
In first conviction for Donbas war crimes, Ukrainian court sentences aide of Russian FSB Colonel Bezler to 11 years
Ukraine has issued the first sentence for war crimes committed during the war in Donbas. Viktor Mykhed, a…
ECtHR’s Euromaidan decision: Ukraine’s chance to redeem justice
From Euromaidan in the winter of 2014 to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). This is the…
Ukraine’s game of chess: one win, one loss & one draw
Ukraine is currently playing three chess games on three different chess boards: one related to economy, the second…
Photos show ugly truth behind Maidan attacker
Euromaidan activist Ivan Hranatkin responded by publishing several photos of Pylypenko during the Maidan clashes, and asked him…
Ukrainian lawyer seeking justice for killed sister found dead
Iryna Nozdrovska, a lawyer who had on 27 December 2017 managed to prevent the release of the killer of…
The Maidan beatings November 30, 2013: what we know and don’t know
Some observers were convinced that this was a purposeful action planned at the highest level to suppress all…
“Ukraine finally to have independent judiciary.” Interview with Head of Qualification Commission of Judges
It’s an open secret that an effective and unbiased judicial system is a must for attracting investments into…
Ukraine’s judiciary reform: 5 things to know | #UAreforms
Reform of judiciary has been one of the most demanded changes since Ukraine's very independence in 1991. It…