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Putin
Russia Jails LGBTIQ Club Staff in First ‘Extremism’ Case, Sentences Up to 7 Years
A court in Orenburg has sentenced three staff from queer bar Pose to up to seven years in prison in Russia’s first criminal case over alleged participation in the “LGBT movement,” banned as extremist.
June 29, 2026
Ukraine
Anti-Corruption Center Questions Effectiveness of New Judge Vetting Rules
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Center has criticized a newly adopted bill on judges’ integrity declarations, arguing that lawmakers have missed a chance to strengthen vetting of judges, including those of the Supreme Court, but have instead approved changes th
June 9, 2026
Football
Ex-Ukraine Coach Rebrov Reportedly Pays $750,000 Toward Yermak’s Bail
Serhiy Rebrov, former coach of Ukraine’s national football team, reportedly paid Hr.30 million ($750,000) toward the bail of ex-presidential aide Andriy Yermak.
May 15, 2026
Zelensky
Funds Begin Arriving for Yermak’s Massive Bail
Payments have reportedly begun toward the $3.5 million bail set for former Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak.
May 14, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Considers Military Courts Amid Rising Wartime Cases
After more than a decade since their abolition, lawmakers and the President’s Office are debating the creation of courts to handle military offenses and protect servicemen’s rights.
Oct. 9, 2025
Europe
‘Justice Takes Time’ – Zelensky Says Putin Must Stand Trial; Europe Creates Special Tribunal
For the first time, the Council of Europe has established a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Advocates hope it will allow for enforcement against senior Russian officials.
Updated: June 26, 2025
Europe
Zelensky, Europe Council Ink Agreement to Set up Special Tribunal for Russian Crimes
The agreement, which will be signed tomorrow, establishes the first international tribunal for the crime of aggression.
June 24, 2025
Corruption
Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Takes First Step Toward Establishing Jury Trials
Ukrainian lawmakers have taken the first step toward “restoring trust in the courts and fighting corruption” in the country.
Dec. 5, 2024