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.
Liechtenstein will join the agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the aggression of the RF. The total number of participating states in the initiative has increased to 25 countries.
May 5 marks Midwives' Day, Europe Day, and Hand Hygiene Day. Today also celebrates Princess Day, Cartoonists' Day, and the name day of Iryna.
The Rada has ratified the creation of a commission for payments for damages from Russian aggression. The body will determine compensation amounts based on data from the Register of Damage.
The Ministry of Social Policy is preparing a Social Code to streamline legislation. Plans are in place to change the methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum by 2026.
This concerns five new categories related to the damage or destruction of critical and non-critical infrastructure. The Register also records the damage, destruction, or loss of assets.
Czechia has become the 23rd state to join the agreement on a special tribunal for the RF. The vote on the document will take place on May 14–15 at a meeting of the Council of Europe.
Greece became the 22nd state to join the agreement on the creation of a tribunal to punish for aggression.
Finland has officially joined the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine. The document will be put to a vote by the Council of Europe in Chisinau.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
Austria officially informed the Council of Europe of its readiness to join the creation of a Special Tribunal. The number of participating countries in the agreement has increased to 20 states.
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, killing 16 people. Foreign Minister Sybiha demands immediate sanctions and increased support.
The Foreign Minister called on all states – both within and outside the Council of Europe – to join this historic process.
