The European Union has imposed sanctions against Ilya Sorokin, identified by Schemes (Radio Liberty) doctor at Colony No. 10 in Mordovia, Russia, nicknamed ‘Doctor Evil,’ who, according to the investigation, humiliated and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war and denied them medical care, which in some cases could have led to the death of several Ukrainian…
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Cybercrime in Ukraine: Police Statistics for 9 Months 2025
Focusing on cybercrimes in Ukraine, we should note that we use the term ‘cybercrime’, although the full title of the relevant Section of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is ‘criminal offences in the field of the use of electronic computers, systems and networks, computer networks and electronic communication networks’. Cybercrimes (criminal proceedings, total) Cybercrimes…
Shadow Report: Combating Organised Crime
During 2023–2024, the Overarching Strategic Plan for Reforming Law Enforcement Agencies as part of the Security and Defence Sector of Ukraine for 2023–2027 and the Government’s Action Plan for its implementation were adopted. These documents are key to state policy in the field of law enforcement system development. Legislation in the field of combating organised…
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Approved the Convention on the Establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine
Today, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a historic decision — it approved the Convention on the Establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. This Convention will lay the foundation for a future compensation mechanism for those affected by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine — another crucial step towards…
Shadow Report: Prohibition of Torture
On Chapter 23 “Justice and fundamental rights” and Chapter 24 “Justice, Freedom and Security” of the European Commission’s Report on Ukraine’s Progress under the 2024 EU Enlargement Package Source
Kenyan Police Rescue Citizens Bound For Russian Battlefield
Russia’s war on Ukraine has opened a dangerous front in Africa, as the Kremlin is exploiting and tricking job-seeking civilians into being part of its war machine. Kenyan authorities recently broke up a human trafficking ring accused of targeting vulnerable citizens with fake job opportunities in order to lure them to Russia, where they would…
Joint Statement on Ukraine: 21 October 2025
Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk, President von der Leyen, President Costa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb and Prime Minister Frederiksen on Peace for Ukraine: We are all united in our desire for a just and lasting peace, deserved by the people of Ukraine. …
Mykola Tochytskyi Officially Begins His Mandate as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe
Mykola Tochytskyi has officially taken up his duties as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. His mission is to continue Ukraine’s systematic work within the Organisation, which has stood firmly by our country from the very first days of the full-scale war. Today, Mykola Tochytskyi presented to the Secretary General…
Three Russian Occupiers Involved in the Torture of Ukrainians During the Temporary Occupation of Izyum and Kherson Have Been Identified
Three Russian occupiers involved in the torture of Ukrainians during the temporary occupation of Izyum and Kherson have been identified. Thanks to the joint efforts of the prosecutor’s office and law enforcement agencies, two Russian military personnel who tortured a police officer during the occupation of Izium in the Kharkiv region have been identified, and…