The court in The Hague lifted the arrest of Gazprom's shares in gas production companies Wintershall Noordzee and Gazprom International Projects B. V. The arrest was imposed at the suit of Ukrainian companies, but the court decided that this could violate the principle of state immunity.
July 17 marks International Tattoo Day, World Day for International Justice, Ethnographer Day, and World Emoji Day. On this day, the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Marina is also honored.
Today, July 17, 2024, marks 11 years since the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 Boeing-777 over Donetsk region. An international investigation confirmed that the plane was shot down by a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system, and a court in the Netherlands sentenced three accused to life imprisonment.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal is the first international judicial body since World War II that will investigate crimes of aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to discuss joint defense production and diplomatic work. The Netherlands allocated 300 million euros for Ukraine's reconstruction and condemned Russian strikes.
Australia has called on Russia to pay damages for the destruction of flight MH17 in 2014 after the European Court of Human Rights found Moscow responsible for violating international law in Ukraine.
The meeting in Rome will focus on Ukraine's long-term recovery and the mobilization of investments, particularly private sector funds.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and the head of the Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani. They are accused of crimes against humanity related to the persecution of women and and girls.
Intelligence services of the Netherlands and Germany have collected evidence of Russia's widespread use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the dropping of a suffocating substance from drones. The Dutch Minister of Defense called for increased sanctions against Moscow, as at least three Ukrainian deaths are linked to the use of chemical weapons.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the need for maximum support for Ukraine and an end to Russian gas imports. She emphasized the importance of weakening Russia's economy and controlling its shadow fleet.
OSCE PA Special Rapporteur Karina Odebrink stated that Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children could amount to the crime of genocide. She also expressed confidence that Putin will face trial in The Hague.
Ukraine returned two bodies of deceased Russian military personnel with personal dog tags to Russia. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, called on the families of the Russian military to contact the International Commission on Missing Persons and Russian institutions for confirmation, as Russia may be concealing the repatriation of the bodies.
Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.
At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against underestimating the threat Russia poses to Germany, calling the aggression against Ukraine the biggest security threat to Europe. He emphasized the need to increase defense spending and continue supporting Kyiv.
European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.
Estonia has confirmed its readiness to host F-35 aircraft of the North Atlantic Alliance on its territory, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called this "dangerous" for Russia.
During the NATO summit, Donald Trump stated that Russia would never attack the Alliance while he is president. NATO leaders noted Trump's efforts to increase defense spending.
The NATO Summit in The Hague concluded with most Alliance countries agreeing to increase defense spending to 5%. Ukraine participated as an honored guest.
US President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran regarding its abandonment of nuclear ambitions following a successful operation to destroy the nuclear program. This comes after successful bombings that he says have set back Iran's nuclear program by decades, despite differing assessments from US intelligence.
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.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to personally negotiate with Spain to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. The US President has spoken harshly about the need for Spain to "come to its senses and pay up", despite previous statements by the Spanish government that no negative consequences are expected.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit, including discussions on prisoner and casualty exchanges. Zelenskyy said that Russia handed over the bodies of its dead to Ukraine, which are currently undergoing examination in Kyiv for identification.
Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump in The Hague, which lasted about 50 minutes. The discussion included the purchase of air defense systems, co-production of drones, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the dead.
US President Donald Trump reacted to the joking words of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called him "daddy". Trump jokingly threatened to "punch him in the face", expressing sympathy.
The meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Trump in The Hague lasted about 50 minutes. The Ukrainian leader is satisfied with the discussion, covering all significant issues.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha participated in the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in The Hague, where support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia were discussed. He called for tough sanctions and increased defense support, stressing that Russia is an existential threat to the Euro-Atlantic area.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has declared his distrust of Putin, citing lies about Russia's involvement in the MH17 disaster. Rutte also reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Ukraine on its path to NATO membership.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the "coalition of the willing" will continue negotiations in the coming days to coordinate support for Ukraine. The statements were made following the NATO summit, where an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP was also discussed.
