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In April 2024, Ukraine did not suspend the protection of rights, but withdrew reservations on the restriction of a certain set of rights, clarifying existing restrictions and reducing them, within the framework of its international obligations.

During martial law, Ukraine's military leadership has the right to restrict citizens' freedom of movement, inspect belongings, and compulsorily seize private or communal property for state needs under martial law, according to an updated list of rights and freedoms.

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy hosted a constituent meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the implementation in Ukraine of the Council of Europe's "Journalists Matter" campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of journalists and protecting freedom of speech under martial law.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on granting English the status of the language of international communication in Ukraine, defining positions requiring knowledge of English, mandatory study of English in preschools, and promoting the use of English in cultural spheres and on official websites.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov in his case against Lithuania for a travel ban over his statements in support of Russia's occupation of Crimea.

Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, commander of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, called on the United States to lift the ban on Western weapons to Azov, as it hinders the brigade's combat capability and reduces Ukraine's defense capabilities.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe votes to recommend Kosovo's membership despite Serbia's opposition.

Ukraine is moving toward an international compensation mechanism through the PACE resolution "Support for Ukraine's Recovery," which allows individuals and legal entities to file claims for compensation for war-related damages, including tangible and intangible losses, with the aim of accumulating funds from frozen Russian assets.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine's recovery, calling for the establishment of an international compensation mechanism under the auspices of the Council of Europe to ensure full compensation for all damages caused by Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopts a resolution calling for the establishment of an international compensation mechanism under its auspices to support Ukraine's recovery, including the use of frozen Russian state assets.

The Legal Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has decided to urgently appeal to the United States to provide military and other assistance to Ukraine.

Today, the PACE spring session begins, where it is scheduled to consider a resolution to support Ukraine's reconstruction using Russian assets and discuss the issue of opposition to Putin's totalitarian regime.

83 media workers were killed during the Russian-Ukrainian war between 2014 and 2024, 76 of them since the start of the full-scale invasion, reports the head of the Institute of Mass Information.

An international special tribunal to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine could be established by the end of 2024, with options for its creation based on a multilateral or bilateral agreement being considered, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders has said.

The International Register of Damages for Ukraine (RD4U) is expected to receive between 6 and 8 million applications for compensation for damages caused by Russian aggression from individuals, businesses, and the government.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit The Hague to take part in a ministerial conference on restoring justice in Ukraine and discuss the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

On April 2, the International Register of Damage from Russian Aggression (RD4U) will start accepting the first applications for compensation for damage, loss or injury caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine.

russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in numerous violations of children's rights to safety, health and education, including abductions and forced deportations, which were discussed during the session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.

Soon, Ukrainians will be able to report damaged or destroyed housing as a result of russian aggression through the Diia app to the International Register of Damages.

President Zelenskyy met with Danish Defense Minister Lund Poulsen, thanking Denmark for its support and discussing strengthening Ukraine's air defense, joint weapons production, artillery and aviation coalitions, and training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s.

President Zelenskyy discussed with representatives of the Council of Europe during their visit to Ukraine the creation of a Register of Damage from Russian Aggression, a special tribunal for the crime of aggression, and the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children.

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein visited Bucha in Kyiv region to see the aftermath of Russian atrocities and discuss regional cooperation with the Kyiv authorities.

An office of the International Register of Damage for Ukraine has opened in Kyiv, which will record all damages caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine and serve as legal evidence to substantiate compensation claims. The first applications for housing destruction are expected in a few weeks, and other categories such as loss of life, health, forced displacement, and environmental damage are planned to be included.

The EU recalled that Ukraine's progress towards EU membership will depend on its own merits and the EU's ability to accept new members, while recognizing Ukraine's commitment and progress despite the war with Russia.

EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell says that tomorrow the Council of Europe will discuss how to speed up Ukraine's accession to the EU.

The Ministry of Social Policy reported that it has developed a mechanism for paying rental subsidies for IDPs. The amount of the subsidy will be adjusted depending on the average cost of renting an apartment in the region, household income, and family size.

The Ministry of Justice has announced the launch of the official website of the International Register of Damages, which will register claims for compensation for damages caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Belgian Prime Minister emphasized the need to do more to support Ukraine and help it achieve victory over russia.

In response to the 13th package of EU sanctions, Russia expanded the list of citizens banned from entering the country to include representatives of the Council of Europe and members of the OSCE PA and PACE.

Alain Berset, former President of Switzerland and candidate for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe, arrived in Kyiv to focus on the role of the Council of Europe in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.