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“I do not identify with the defendant — I am here to ensure the balance of justice and fairness”, — the lawyer of the Russian military
War and justice
“I do not identify with the defendant — I am here to ensure the balance of justice and fairness”, — the lawyer of the Russian military

Yuliia Shuliak is a Ukrainian lawyer who represents Russian military personnel accused of war crimes in court. In an interview with MIHR, the lawyer talks about her experience working on war crimes cases, the challenges of the trial in absentia, the impact of an international educational project on her perception of her work, and the public condemnation.

19 July 2024

Torture of Ukrainians is a state policy of Russia. Human rights organizations reveal new details of brutal torture of civilians
Analytics
Torture of Ukrainians is a state policy of Russia. Human rights organizations reveal new details of brutal torture of civilians

Systematic and widespread patterns of arbitrary detention,  torture, enforced disappearances, sexual violence, filtration, and related crimes against Ukrainian  civilians in Russian-controlled territories may constitute crimes against humanity, as revealed by a new  report by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and Ukrainian partners, the Media Initiative for Human Rights and the Human Rights Centre ZMINA.

18 July 2024

“These testimonies were not written by me”, — human rights activist Maksym Butkevych delivered his final speech in the occupation court in Luhansk
Prisoners of war
“These testimonies were not written by me”, — human rights activist Maksym Butkevych delivered his final speech in the occupation court in Luhansk

Today, July 16, 2024, Ukrainian human rights activist Maksym Butkevych turns 47. After the start of the Russian invasion, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and was captured in June 2022, where he has been held for over two years. Today we are publishing the full text of his speech during the cassation hearing of his case by a Russian court, recorded by one of the attendees.

16 July 2024

Ukrainian pilot Oleksandr Morozov is being held at Lefortovo Detention Center. His case has been classified
Other war crimes
Ukrainian pilot Oleksandr Morozov is being held at Lefortovo Detention Center. His case has been classified

Russian investigators have classified the case of Ukrainian small aircraft pilot Oleksandr Morozov, who was detained in the Bryansk region. Even the accused's family does not know what is happening in the trial. Oleksandr is being held in the Lefortovo detention center in Moscow. His wife says that her husband was beaten and tortured in custody.

11 July 2024

Shelling of Kyiv hospitals. Human rights organizations demand decisive action from the international community to protect Ukraine
Advocacy
Shelling of Kyiv hospitals. Human rights organizations demand decisive action from the international community to protect Ukraine

Statement by the Ukraine 5AM Coalition on the Russian Federation's missile attack on medical facilities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

8 July 2024

Russians Sentenced Kherson Railway Worker Oleksandr Kerekesha to 6.5 Years in Prison
Quasi-legal system
Russians Sentenced Kherson Railway Worker Oleksandr Kerekesha to 6.5 Years in Prison

The head of the Kherson Track Division No. 15 of the Odesa Railway was accused of sabotage. He will spend the first year in prison and the remaining 5.5 years in a strict regime colony.

4 July 2024

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