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Karol Nawrocki stated that the constitutional order had been violated following overnight clashes at Poland's Constitutional Tribunal. He called consultations with the parliamentary parties.
Ukraine will appeal the IWF's decision to hold the 2030 World Championships in Moscow. If the competition is held in Russia, Ukrainian athletes will not participate.
The ministry has established a working group to bring animal protection in line with EU standards. Only 5% of those convicted of cruelty received actual prison sentences.
Ukraine is preparing an appeal to the IWF and the IOC demanding a review of the decision to hold the 2030 World Championships in Moscow. Matvii Bidnyi called on partners to prevent the competition from taking place in Russia.
On October 17, the world observes the International Days for the Eradication of Poverty, Trauma Awareness, and Organ Donation. Believers honor the prophets Hosea and Erotheus.
Alain Berset condemned Russia’s attack on Kyiv, as a result of which the National Academy of Sciences building caught fire. He promised to seek Russia’s accountability.
The world observes the days of nuclear disarmament, languages, contraception, and environmental health. According to the church calendar, John the Theologian is commemorated.
The office will strengthen cooperation between the Council of Europe and the UN on Russia’s accountability. Ukraine is preparing to launch a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression.
Ukraine has joined European rules on the co-production of series. The document opens access to funding, rights and new markets.
Police detained at least 150 participants in a rally outside a court in Istanbul. The authorities are also conducting raids and arrests and blocking LGBTQ+ resources.
Kazakhstan will not make its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 because its broadcaster does not meet the requirements for full EBU membership. Khabar remains an associate member.
PACE proposes directing Russia’s frozen assets toward compensation for Ukraine under ECHR judgments. The amount could reach hundreds of billions of euros.
EU leaders confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and expect the first payment of 90 billion euros loan by the end of June. They are also determined to increase pressure on russia and welcome progress in establishing a Special Tribunal.
The Council of Europe has concluded its supervision of the 'Kaverzin / Afanasyev / Belousov' group of cases concerning the torture of three citizens by law enforcement officers between 2000 and 2005.
Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council and taking relevant steps within UNESCO due to massive attacks on cities and heritage. As a result of Russian strikes, buildings of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra were damaged.
The President has excluded the Russian and Moldovan languages from the list protected by the European Charter. The Czech language was added to the list, and the names of Jewish languages were clarified.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin has not yet provided an assessment of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's letter. The Kremlin urged to wait for the dictator's official reaction.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Zelenskyy's appeal is a chance for the Russian leadership to end the war through diplomatic means.
U. S. President Donald Trump approved Zelenskyy's initiative regarding a meeting with Putin. The White House chief called on both sides to make concessions.
Zelenskyy's letter to Putin will be distributed at the UN, OSCE, and Council of Europe. The President proposes that the Russian dictator set a date and hold a meeting.
Alain Berset called the strikes on Kyiv and the Oreshnik missile a serious escalation. He emphasized that peace is impossible without punishment for the crime of aggression.
Andrii Sybiha has instructed to convene meetings of the UN Security Council and the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv. Ukraine calls on the world for a decisive response to the terror.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
Andrii Sybiha discussed regional security and partnership with Mihai Popșoi. The parties reaffirmed their shared course toward joining the European Union.
Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Moldova to participate in the meeting of the CMCE. More than 30 states will approve the agreement on the launch of the Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Switzerland has notified the Council of Europe of its accession to the agreement on the special tribunal. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the initiative is moving into a practical phase.
Ruslan Kravchenko called for the creation of an effective Special Tribunal to punish the leadership of the Russian Federation. More than 256,000 crimes of aggression against Ukraine have been recorded.