Council of Europe
Zelenskyy to visit Ireland ahead of important US talks - Guardian
Council of Europe Secretary General: the future of Ukraine is the future of Europe
By the end of the year, Europe hopes to establish a special tribunal to consider Russia's aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine continues to work on creation of a special tribunal for Russia - MFA
Special Tribunal for Russia: the Council of Europe formulated the main elements of the legal text
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In the Mediterranean Sea, the aggressor holds 3 ships with 26 "Kalibr" missiles
Trump announced the agreement of elements of a peace agreement before the conversation with Putin
Occupiers' losses: more than 1,500 soldiers and dozens of pieces of equipment eliminated
Zelenskyy paid a visit to Lviv
Almost 600 children returned to Ukraine thanks to Ukraine and international partners - Lubinets
“Georgian Dream suspends its work in PACE due to demand for new elections
Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine and World Unemployment Day: what is celebrated on January 28
New law on religious organizations: what awaits the UOC and ROC in Ukraine
Georgia to change scandalous law on “foreign agents” together with the Council of Europe
MP: Ex-Prosecutor General Kostin is to be appointed ambassador to the Netherlands
Europe weakens Wolf Protection: new hunting rules from 2025
A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon
The delegation of the Council of Europe and the EU came to Zakarpattia region to monitor the situation of national minorities
Russia has opened a “department of European problems” to work with the EU
We have never said that we are preparing to create nuclear weapons - Zelenskyy
Ukraine is seriously considering the option of restoring nuclear weapons - BILD
They discussed Ramstein and joint weapons production: Zelensky reveals details of conversation with Biden
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 Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children was launched in PACE
PACE adopts resolution on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war
PACE adopts resolution on ROC and sanctions against Russian propaganda
Return of prisoners, special tribunal, Register of damages: Kravchuk on important issues of the PACE autumn session
Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe and invited him to Ukraine
Poland allows security forces to use weapons at the border with “impunity”
More than 4.6 million IDPs are registered in Ukraine
I believe that integration of Ukrainian refugees should be strengthened - Council of Europe Commissioner
We must ensure monitoring of the human rights situation in Ukraine - O'Flaherty
Korniyenko met with the President of PACE: they discussed the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners
PACE adopts resolution to establish an international mechanism for payments to war victims
Zelenskyy to visit Ireland ahead of important US talks - Guardian
The President of Ukraine will visit Ireland to meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin. Zelenskyy will then travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth minerals.
Council of Europe Secretary General: the future of Ukraine is the future of Europe
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset said that Ukraine's future is inseparable from Europe.
By the end of the year, Europe hopes to establish a special tribunal to consider Russia's aggression against Ukraine
The Council of Europe intends to establish a special tribunal to review Russia's aggression against Ukraine by the end of 2025. 40 countries and the EU are already working on the legal framework for the future tribunal.
Ukraine continues to work on creation of a special tribunal for Russia - MFA
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports progress in establishing a special tribunal to address crimes of aggression by Russia. A coalition of 40 countries is working on the legal framework.
Special Tribunal for Russia: the Council of Europe formulated the main elements of the legal text
During the Core Group meeting in Brussels, the legal framework for the Special Tribunal against Russia was laid down. The tribunal will have the power to prosecute Russian political and military leaders.
Almost 600 children returned to Ukraine thanks to Ukraine and international partners - Lubinets
Almost 600 Ukrainian children have been returned to Ukraine thanks to the joint efforts of the Ukrainian authorities and international partners.
“Georgian Dream suspends its work in PACE due to demand for new elections
The Georgian delegation suspended its work in PACE because it disagreed with the resolution demanding new elections. The delegation considers PACE's demands unacceptable and violating the country's sovereignty.
Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine and World Unemployment Day: what is celebrated on January 28
January 28 is the Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine, International Personal Data Protection Day and World Unemployment Day. In 1992, the Verkhovna Rada officially approved the blue and yellow flag as the national symbol.
New law on religious organizations: what awaits the UOC and ROC in Ukraine
The head of the State Service for Ethnic Policy explained the essence of the new law banning religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Federation. The law does not ban the UOC, but requires it to sever ties with the ROC within 9 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).