Sasha Skochilenko remains in pre-trial detention until July 1

2022-06-02T12:08:10+02:002. June 2022|

Sasha Skochilenko remains in pre-trial detention until July 1 The Vasileostrovsky District Court extended the arrest of Sasha Skochilenko, a St. Petersburg artist, until July 1. In spite of public support, as well as petitions from her lawyers, the artist has not had her measure of restraint changed. The main arguments of the investigation were that Sasha's words would "destabilize the situation in society" and, being under house arrest, she

Russians urged to give up war

2022-05-12T14:21:38+02:0012. May 2022|

Human rights activist Lev Ponomaryov has published an update to the Stop the War on Ukraine petition. Sharing important information for Russians about anti-war initiatives. Russians urged to give up war Human rights activist Lev Ponomaryov has published an update to the Stop the War on Ukraine petition. Sharing important information for Russians about anti-war initiatives. An anti-war rally in the centre of Zurich on 4 May 2022. The

Anti-war rally in London called for “getting at least some Russians out of the propaganda swamp

2022-05-10T07:55:19+02:0010. May 2022|

Dozens of people gathered outside Parliament in London for Russians against the war. Many were holding white, blue and white flags, which have become a symbol of protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Anti-war rally in London called for "getting at least some Russians out of the propaganda swamp Dozens of people gathered outside Parliament in London for Russians against the war. Many were holding white, blue and white flags,

Law of war in a digital age or when is a cyberattack a war crime?

2022-05-05T12:31:58+02:005. May 2022|

Law of war in a digital age or when is a cyberattack a war crime? Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as power plants or telecommunication networks, can cause real harm to ordinary people. Attacks against civilians may under international humanitarian law amount to war crimes. (Source photo by Reuters)    The damage caused by cyberattacks in the war in Ukraine pales in comparison with the atrocities of the

“Putin is not all Russia. We do what we can” Open letter of the Swiss public

2022-05-05T09:50:14+02:005. May 2022|

"Putin is not all Russia. We do what we can" Open letter of the Swiss public Residents of many countries demand an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, the withdrawal of Russian troops from the occupied territories and the start of peace talks. Zurich. 5.03.2022 г.(© liveit.ch / Manuel Lopez)   We Russians living in Switzerland express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people fighting the aggression of

Concentration camps for prisoners of war on Russian territory

2022-05-04T16:40:13+02:004. May 2022|

Concentration camps for prisoners of war on Russian territory In the photo: SIZO-2 Taganrog (GUFSN in the Rostov region). At the gates are now constantly cars of the FSSNG and the Russian Ministry of Defence, which take prisoners of war to this now concentration camp. Concentration camps for prisoners of war are being set up in Russia on the premises of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service institutions. In

PACE calls for the setting up of an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to hold to account perpetrators of the crime of aggression against Ukraine

2022-04-29T08:34:32+02:0029. April 2022|

PACE calls for the setting up of an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to hold to account perpetrators of the crime of aggression against Ukraine Flags of Ukraine and Europe in Strasbourg “Appalled by the ongoing war of aggression waged by the Russian Federation against Ukraine”, and “horrified by reports of atrocities against civilians allegedly committed by Russian troops”, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)

UN ready to name nearly 6,000 victims of war crimes in Ukraine

2022-04-28T16:28:55+02:0028. April 2022|

UN ready to name nearly 6,000 victims of war crimes in Ukraine Several countries and international organizations, including the UN, have pledged to do everything possible to bring to justice all those responsible for war crimes during Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said that the victims and their relatives must be compensated for the harm and tragedy they have suffered. She said

Journalist accused of “fakes” about army sent to prison in St Petersburg

2022-04-28T15:20:28+02:0028. April 2022|

Journalist accused of "fakes" about army sent to prison in St Petersburg The Oktyabrsky District Court in St Petersburg remanded journalist Maria Ponomarenko, accused of spreading "fakes" about the Russian army because of a post on a Telegram channel, to a pre-trial detention centre. She faces up to 10 years in prison. Her daughter is a witness in the case. The court found that it would be impossible to ensure

How the Ukrainian migrant crisis will replace Europe

2022-04-19T18:27:08+02:0018. April 2022|

How the Ukrainian migrant crisis will replace Europe Why European countries treat Ukrainian refugees better than Syrian refugees. Which countries are no longer able to cope with the influx of migrants. Will Ukrainians fleeing the war help the EU economy? The Economist analyzed these questions in its article. The most massive resettlement since World War I The number of Ukrainian displaced to other countries will soon reach 4 million and

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