Council of Europe

The European Court of Human Rights found Russia guilty of systemic human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine since 2014, including executions, torture, and deportations. The decision covers four major proceedings, including the Netherlands' claim regarding the downing of MH17 and the full-scale invasion.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's war crimes in Ukraine and supporting the investigation by the International Criminal Court. MEPs emphasized that Russia is responsible for the war of aggression and violations of international law.

The European Court of Human Rights will announce its decision on July 9 in the case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. the Russian Federation". The case concerns systemic human rights violations in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the downing of flight MH17.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. They discussed the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal, unblocking the law on multiple citizenship, and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.

A draft law on the ratification of the Agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. This agreement, signed on June 25, 2025, is a mandatory condition for bringing the leadership of the Russian Federation to justice.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed documents for the ratification of the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Now, the Verkhovna Rada must process and introduce the necessary legislative changes.

The tribunal will investigate the planning, preparation and initiation of aggressive acts, and will extend to all guilty persons regardless of their status.

Prosecutor General Kravchenko called the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine a turning point for global justice, giving a real chance to bring the perpetrators to justice.

According to the President, Ukraine highly appreciates PACE's support in establishing a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression by the Russian Federation. This tribunal will allow holding the leadership of the Russian regime accountable.

People's Deputy Maria Mezentseva spoke about the details of the Agreement on a Special International Tribunal regarding Russia's military aggression. This tribunal will ensure the responsibility of high-ranking Russian officials, a clear definition of aggression as an international crime, and the possibility of convicting criminals in absentia.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the PACE meeting the necessity of strong cooperation to bring all Russian war criminals, including Putin, to justice. He emphasized that military support, sanctions and political pressure must force Russia to feel the price of war, and justice will not allow war criminals to hide.

The President of Ukraine stressed that the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine provides a real chance to bring the perpetrators to justice. Zelenskyy noted that other international institutions do not have the tools for this.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alain Berset signed an agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This event opens new opportunities for bringing those responsible for aggression to justice.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Strasbourg to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This document, which will also be signed by CE Secretary General Alain Berset, covers the Statute of the Special Tribunal.

Ukraine is preparing to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal will hold the political and military leadership of Russia, including Putin, accountable.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the adoption by PACE of two resolutions on Russian aggression against Ukraine and the exchange of prisoners of war. These documents confirm the responsibility of the Russian Federation for crimes and call for the establishment of a Special Tribunal.

This event is historic and will bring closer the punishment of those guilty of genocidal crimes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Great Britain, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and the speakers of both houses of parliament. Discussions are focused on securing more air defense systems for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.

PACE expressed concern about pressure on the opposition, the media and activists in Georgia, condemning the persecution and calling for dialogue. Georgia remains under full PACE monitoring due to problems with democracy.

The UCEQA denied information about the use of IELTS tasks in the NMT in English, explaining that the tasks were developed on the basis of authentic texts.

The Human Rights Council under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the world to increase pressure on Russia due to the deportation, Russification and assimilation of Ukrainian children. The return of children is a priority for Ukraine.

The ECHR is considering 4 interstate cases of Ukraine against Russia regarding crimes in Crimea, Donbas, and the Kerch Strait. In some cases, violations of human rights by the Russian Federation have already been confirmed.

The launch of the Special Tribunal over the Russian Federation and other aggressors is already close, implementation can be done this year. The sentences will concern not only Putin, but also others who contribute to aggression.

According to Korynevych, lawyers have already completed the preparation of documents, and an international coalition of 39 states has supported the creation of the tribunal. It will be able to issue absentee verdicts to the leadership of the Russian Federation.

Leaders of nine EU countries have called for a revision of the European Convention on Human Rights. The reason is the difficulty in deporting migrants who have committed crimes.

The UNBA emphasizes the importance of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention for legal security. The document, which is "stuck" in the Ministry of Justice, will protect against oppression and ensure the independence of lawyers.

The UNBA stated numerous violations of lawyers' rights, such as wiretapping, searches and interference with attorney-client privilege. The Council of Europe has adopted a convention on the protection of lawyers, Ukraine plans to ratify it.

A meeting was held in The Hague regarding the establishment of a commission to review applications for Ukraine. Iryna Mudra emphasized that compensation should cover all damages from 2014.

The process of creating a Special Tribunal regarding Russian aggression against Ukraine has begun. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe has been instructed to lead this process.