Council of Europe

13 countries of the Council of Europe have signed the Convention on the Protection of the Legal Profession. Ukraine is absent among them, although it was expected that it would be one of the first to ratify the document.

Street performances reminiscent of Russia's war crimes took place in Europe and Canada. The акции прошли под названием "Immortal Regiment".

Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin has no intention of reacting to the EU's plans to create a special tribunal for Russian war crimes in Ukraine. A coalition of states approved the establishment of the tribunal.

An international coalition of 39 states has officially supported the creation of a special tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The formal process will begin on May 13-14.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the approaching start of a special tribunal for Russian officials who gave criminal orders. The formation of the tribunal within the Council of Europe will begin soon.

A step towards formalizing the tribunal will be taken at the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Technical work on draft legal instruments has been completed.

May 9th is Magnetic Alphabet Day, which promotes creativity and learning. Also on this day, Europe Day is celebrated in Ukraine, symbolizing unity and European integration.

On May 9, the constituent documents for the establishment of a special tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation will be signed in Lviv. The implementation will take place on the platform of the Council of Europe, and the tribunal may start working as early as next year.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated that concrete decisions on the establishment of a special tribunal regarding the crime of aggression of the Russian Federation will be adopted in the near future.

May 5 is International Midwives Day and Europe Day. Also, today is World Hand Hygiene Day and St. Irene is honored.

Technical work on documents for the special tribunal regarding the crimes of the Russian Federation has been completed. Ukraine expects political support from partners at the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on May 13-14.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on international organizations to condemn Russia's crimes against Ukrainians. The investigation into the murder of Viktoria Roshchina revealed signs of torture and the absence of organs.

The Council of Europe expects 6 million applications to the Register of Damages from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, according to Maria Mezentseva, head of the permanent Ukrainian delegation to the PACE.

Ukraine plans to join the Council of Europe Convention on the protection of the rights of lawyers in May. This decision became relevant against the background of the NABUgate case and other violations of the rights of lawyers.

PACE is preparing a resolution on Ukrainian journalists in captivity. The third hearing on this issue will take place in the near future, with the participation of human rights activists and international organizations.

The Special Tribunal regarding aggression against Ukraine will not try Putin, Mishustin, and Lavrov in absentia while they are in power. An absentia trial is possible only after Putin's resignation.

The PACE resolution emphasizes that the agreement between Kyiv and Washington regarding resources must comply with the course of European integration. Any agreement must not violate the economic sovereignty of Ukraine.

PACE adopted a resolution in which Russia is named the main aggressor in the field of hybrid interference. It is also recognized that RT and Sputnik spread fakes.

The Council of Europe will send a mission to Turkey due to the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul, which raises concerns about democracy in the country. Since 2016, 150 mayors have been dismissed in Turkey, often replaced by government appointees.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed its strong protest against the forced mobilization of citizens in the occupied territories into the Russian army. Ukraine calls on the world to increase pressure on Russia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed a strong protest over the forced mobilization of Ukrainians into the Russian army in the occupied territories. They also called on the world to increase pressure on the Kremlin regime.

Europe supports Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of peace through strength. The EU is ready to increase pressure on Russia and supports the tribunal regarding the crime of aggression.

The Venice Commission believes that Ukraine must ensure the right to refuse military service due to confirmed religious beliefs. During the war, the state must provide the possibility of alternative service without weapons.

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 Alain Berset said that Ukraine's future is inseparable from Europe.

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'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.

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 Ukrainian children have been returned to Ukraine thanks to the joint efforts of the Ukrainian authorities and international partners.

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.