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The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children was launched in PACE

The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children was launched in PACE

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PACE adopts resolution on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war

PACE adopts resolution on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war

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PACE adopts resolution on ROC and sanctions against Russian propaganda

PACE adopts resolution on ROC and sanctions against Russian propaganda

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Return of prisoners, special tribunal, Register of damages: Kravchuk on important issues of the PACE autumn session

Return of prisoners, special tribunal, Register of damages: Kravchuk on important issues of the PACE autumn session

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Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe and invited him to Ukraine

Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe and invited him to Ukraine

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Poland allows security forces to use weapons at the border with “impunity”

Poland allows security forces to use weapons at the border with “impunity”

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More than 4.6 million IDPs are registered in Ukraine

More than 4.6 million IDPs are registered in Ukraine

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I believe that integration of Ukrainian refugees should be strengthened - Council of Europe Commissioner

I believe that integration of Ukrainian refugees should be strengthened - Council of Europe Commissioner

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We must ensure monitoring of the human rights situation in Ukraine - O'Flaherty

We must ensure monitoring of the human rights situation in Ukraine - O'Flaherty

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Korniyenko met with the President of PACE: they discussed the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners

Korniyenko met with the President of PACE: they discussed the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners

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PACE adopts resolution to establish an international mechanism for payments to war victims

PACE adopts resolution to establish an international mechanism for payments to war victims

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PACE adopts resolution to establish a special tribunal on Russia

PACE adopts resolution to establish a special tribunal on Russia

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"I look forward to working together": Kuleba called on the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine

"I look forward to working together": Kuleba called on the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine

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Qualification of Ukrainian experts recognized by international partners - Alexander Ruvin

Qualification of Ukrainian experts recognized by international partners - Alexander Ruvin
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Ukraine has become a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe

Ukraine has become a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe

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Parliamentarians from 46 Council of Europe countries to look for mechanisms to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia

Parliamentarians from 46 Council of Europe countries to look for mechanisms to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia

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EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

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Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

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Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

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Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and Secretary General of the Council of Europe refuse to speak at the plenary session of the Global Peace Summit

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and Secretary General of the Council of Europe refuse to speak at the plenary session of the Global Peace Summit

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Georgia to change scandalous law on “foreign agents” together with the Council of Europe

Georgia to change scandalous law on “foreign agents” together with the Council of Europe

Georgian authorities will set up a working group with the Council of Europe to amend the law on “foreign agents. ” Prime Minister Kobakhidze promised to release most of the detained protesters and stop the use of force.

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MP: Ex-Prosecutor General Kostin is to be appointed ambassador to the Netherlands

MP: Ex-Prosecutor General Kostin is to be appointed ambassador to the Netherlands

Andriy Kostin, who was recently dismissed from the post of Prosecutor General, is to be appointed as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands. This was reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who also noted the possible appointment of Malyuska to the Council of Europe.

Politics •  • 20627 views
Europe weakens Wolf Protection: new hunting rules from 2025

Europe weakens Wolf Protection: new hunting rules from 2025

The European Union is lowering the protected status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected". The amendments will take effect in March 2025, unless there are significant objections from the Council of Europe member states.

News of the World •  • 16402 views
A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon

A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon

A meeting was held in Riga to establish a special tribunal to punish the leadership of aggressor countries. The jurisdiction and roadmap of the tribunal were agreed upon, which could be operational by the end of 2024.

Politics •  • 18643 views
The delegation of the Council of Europe and the EU came to Zakarpattia region to monitor the situation of national minorities

The delegation of the Council of Europe and the EU came to Zakarpattia region to monitor the situation of national minorities

Representatives of the Council of Europe and the EU conduct a monitoring visit to Zakarpattia on the rights of national minorities. The delegation assesses access to education and the implementation of legislation for the region's national communities.

Society •  • 16229 views
Russia has opened a “department of European problems” to work with the EU

Russia has opened a “department of European problems” to work with the EU

The Russian Foreign Ministry has changed the name of the Department for Pan-European Cooperation to the Department for European Affairs.

Politics •  • 19782 views
We have never said that we are preparing to create nuclear weapons - Zelenskyy

We have never said that we are preparing to create nuclear weapons - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never spoken of intentions to build nuclear weapons. He recalled the Budapest Memorandum and the security guarantees that Ukraine was supposed to receive in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons.

War •  • 24474 views
Ukraine is seriously considering the option of restoring nuclear weapons - BILD

Ukraine is seriously considering the option of restoring nuclear weapons - BILD

Kyiv is seriously considering restoring its own nuclear weapons stockpile. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's security could be ensured either by NATO membership or nuclear weapons.

War •  • 52248 views
They discussed Ramstein and joint weapons production: Zelensky reveals details of conversation with Biden

They discussed Ramstein and joint weapons production: Zelensky reveals details of conversation with Biden

The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States have a phone conversation. They discussed joint weapons production, a new $425 million aid package, and the upcoming Ramstein meeting.

War •  • 18775 views
The body of journalist Victoria Roshchina, who died in Russian captivity, will be handed over to her family in the near future: what is known

The body of journalist Victoria Roshchina, who died in Russian captivity, will be handed over to her family in the near future: what is known

The body of journalist Victoria Roshchina, who died in Russian captivity, will be handed over to her family in the near future. The Ukrainian authorities are working to investigate her death and draw the attention of the international community to the issue of holding civilian hostages.

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The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children was launched in PACE

The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children was launched in PACE

The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children, chaired by Olena Khomenko, has officially started working in PACE. The first meeting was devoted to ensuring the right of children to grow up in a family environment.

Society •  • 12519 views
PACE adopts resolution on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war

PACE adopts resolution on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war

PACE adopts a resolution on missing persons and prisoners of war as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The document provides for specific actions to release the prisoners and bring the perpetrators to justice.

War •  • 16468 views
PACE adopts resolution on ROC and sanctions against Russian propaganda

PACE adopts resolution on ROC and sanctions against Russian propaganda

PACE adopted a resolution calling for sanctions against Russian state media and propagandists. The document also recognizes the Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Russian influence and propaganda.

Politics •  • 14168 views
Return of prisoners, special tribunal, Register of damages: Kravchuk on important issues of the PACE autumn session

Return of prisoners, special tribunal, Register of damages: Kravchuk on important issues of the PACE autumn session

At the fall session, PACE will discuss mechanisms for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians. They will also consider the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation, the creation of a Special Tribunal and the work of the Register of Damages.

War •  • 15120 views
Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe and invited him to Ukraine

Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe and invited him to Ukraine

Andriy Sybiga discussed with Alain Berset cooperation between Ukraine and the Council of Europe, the Peace Formula and Russia's responsibility for crimes. The Minister invited the Secretary General to visit Ukraine.

War •  • 24470 views
Poland allows security forces to use weapons at the border with “impunity”

Poland allows security forces to use weapons at the border with “impunity”

The Polish parliament passed a law allowing security forces to use lethal weapons with “impunity” in response to threats. This raised concerns among human rights activists about possible human rights violations.

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More than 4.6 million IDPs are registered in Ukraine

More than 4.6 million IDPs are registered in Ukraine

As of May 2024, more than 4. 6 million Ukrainians were registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine due to the ongoing war.

Society •  • 27952 views
I believe that integration of Ukrainian refugees should be strengthened - Council of Europe Commissioner

I believe that integration of Ukrainian refugees should be strengthened - Council of Europe Commissioner

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty emphasizes the need to strengthen the integration of Ukrainian refugees in the EU and other countries, to ensure decent conditions and to invest in the integration system.

Society •  • 39529 views
We must ensure monitoring of the human rights situation in Ukraine - O'Flaherty

We must ensure monitoring of the human rights situation in Ukraine - O'Flaherty

The Council of Europe should ensure monitoring and analysis of the human rights situation in Ukraine in order to bring perpetrators to justice in the future and overcome the deepening crisis in the field of social rights.

Society •  • 21552 views
Korniyenko met with the President of PACE: they discussed the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners

Korniyenko met with the President of PACE: they discussed the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners

Oleksandr Kornienko, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with PACE President Theodoros Rouxopoulos to discuss the return of forcibly deported Ukrainian children, the release of prisoners of war, and the consequences of attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

War •  • 41775 views
PACE adopts resolution to establish an international mechanism for payments to war victims

PACE adopts resolution to establish an international mechanism for payments to war victims

PACE adopts a resolution stipulating that funds from frozen Russian assets will be used to rebuild Ukraine and pay compensation to internally displaced persons (IDPs).

War •  • 53781 views
PACE adopts resolution to establish a special tribunal on Russia

PACE adopts resolution to establish a special tribunal on Russia

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution proposing the establishment of a special tribunal to bring Russia to justice for its aggression against Ukraine.

War •  • 33375 views
"I look forward to working together": Kuleba called on the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine

"I look forward to working together": Kuleba called on the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine

Ukraine is committed to strengthening cooperation with the Council of Europe under the leadership of its new Secretary General Alain Berse, aimed at promoting democracy, human rights and a just peace in Ukraine based on the rule of law.

Politics •  • 28855 views
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Qualification of Ukrainian experts recognized by international partners - Alexander Ruvin

Qualification of Ukrainian experts recognized by international partners - Alexander Ruvin

According to Ruvin, KRIFE experts have a stable and reliable communication with the international expert community. In particular, they use similar research methods, study all possible new technologies that are beginning to be applied in the world, and share their own practical work experience. And this is especially important in the context of a full-scale Russian military invasion of the territory of Ukraine.

War •  • 103006 views
Ukraine has become a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe

Ukraine has become a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe

Ukraine became a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe after being an observer state for a year.

Society •  • 20966 views
Parliamentarians from 46 Council of Europe countries to look for mechanisms to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia

Parliamentarians from 46 Council of Europe countries to look for mechanisms to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia

Parliamentarians from 46 Council of Europe countries will create a platform to find mechanisms for the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia during the next session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Society •  • 103156 views
EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

The European Union extended sanctions against Russia in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol until June 23, 2025.

News of the World •  • 14423 views
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics •  • 105890 views
Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

A thematic session behind closed doors at the Global Peace Summit was devoted to the implementation of paragraph 4 of the Peace Formula, which concerns the return home of Ukrainian children, civilians and prisoners of war held by Russia.

Politics •  • 24276 views
Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and Secretary General of the Council of Europe refuse to speak at the plenary session of the Global Peace Summit

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and Secretary General of the Council of Europe refuse to speak at the plenary session of the Global Peace Summit

Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejcinovic-Buric refused to speak at the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Politics •  • 23403 views