Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Co...NABU Leaks
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine to Deputy Prosecutor General - Head of the Specialized Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office Nazar Kholodnitskii (translation)
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Co...NABU Leaks
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine To General Prosecutor of Ukraine Ruslan Ryaboshapka (translation)
Based on a June 2014 survey of Ukrainians, views of Russia and its leader Putin had sharply deteriorated, with most seeing them negatively or with hostility. Support for economic integration with Russia had declined significantly while support for EU integration remained strong. A large majority saw Russia as a military and security threat and its actions in Crimea as aggressive. Most Ukrainians wanted their government to take a tougher stance against Russian destabilization and influence while reorienting economic and foreign policy away from Russia.
In March 2018, another presidential election took place in the Russian
Federation. For the fourth time Vladimir Putin won the election by a large majority of
votes. Alexei Navalny – an opposition candidate who had been preparing his election
campaign since the end of 2016 – was not allowed to stand in the election. Regardless
of his elimination from the election, Navalny remained an active member of Russian
political life before and after the election; he carried out a boycott of the election,
and organized post-election protests. Without a doubt, despite the ban on running in
the election, Navalny was one of the main figures in the electoral process. Thus, the
aim of this article is a detailed analysis of Navalny’s preparations for the campaign
– the authors focused not only on the candidate’s opposition activity, but also on his
unique measures and methods of running a campaign (Internet, social media, crowdfunding). The article examines the campaign preparations, as well as the reasons for
the rejection of Navalny’s registration as an election candidate, social support index,
relationships with other candidates and the change of strategy after the Central Election Commission’s decision. The analysis is based on Russian law, Central Election
Commission’s decisions, opinion poll results and information from the Russian and
international media.
This document summarizes the political and military situation in Ukraine. It describes how Russia's 2014 military intervention in Ukraine continues to define Ukrainian politics, with a stalemated conflict and peace process. The document discusses Russia's strategy of destabilizing Ukraine and influencing its policies through the conflict. It also notes growing political disillusionment in Ukraine due to corruption and lack of reforms, which could benefit Russian-backed political forces. The document analyzes the Minsk peace agreements and how Russia uses this process to maintain influence in eastern Ukraine.
Gender-based violense in the conflict zone of eastern UkraineDonbassFullAccess
The document summarizes the results of monitoring gender-based violence during the conflict in eastern Ukraine between 2014-2016. It finds that both women and men experienced violence, with over half of victims being women. Violence occurred in illegal detention facilities and included rape, sexual abuse, and torture targeting genitals. Women faced additional risks like sexual exploitation and loss of pregnancy due to harsh treatment. Overall, gender-based violence increased during the conflict and remains underreported due to social stigma and lack of legal protections or justice.
Response from OFAC to Elsevier, October 2015Elsevier
This letter from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides interpretive guidance to Elsevier, Inc. on publishing general licenses regarding transactions with sanctioned countries. OFAC clarifies that (1) publishing with individuals from sanctioned governments in their personal capacity is authorized, (2) publishing with academic/research institutions in sanctioned countries is also generally authorized, and (3) certain peer review, editing, and limited marketing activities are exempt from sanctions regulations while other substantive services require a license.
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Co...NABU Leaks
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine to Deputy Prosecutor General - Head of the Specialized Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office Nazar Kholodnitskii (translation)
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Co...NABU Leaks
Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine To General Prosecutor of Ukraine Ruslan Ryaboshapka (translation)
Based on a June 2014 survey of Ukrainians, views of Russia and its leader Putin had sharply deteriorated, with most seeing them negatively or with hostility. Support for economic integration with Russia had declined significantly while support for EU integration remained strong. A large majority saw Russia as a military and security threat and its actions in Crimea as aggressive. Most Ukrainians wanted their government to take a tougher stance against Russian destabilization and influence while reorienting economic and foreign policy away from Russia.
In March 2018, another presidential election took place in the Russian
Federation. For the fourth time Vladimir Putin won the election by a large majority of
votes. Alexei Navalny – an opposition candidate who had been preparing his election
campaign since the end of 2016 – was not allowed to stand in the election. Regardless
of his elimination from the election, Navalny remained an active member of Russian
political life before and after the election; he carried out a boycott of the election,
and organized post-election protests. Without a doubt, despite the ban on running in
the election, Navalny was one of the main figures in the electoral process. Thus, the
aim of this article is a detailed analysis of Navalny’s preparations for the campaign
– the authors focused not only on the candidate’s opposition activity, but also on his
unique measures and methods of running a campaign (Internet, social media, crowdfunding). The article examines the campaign preparations, as well as the reasons for
the rejection of Navalny’s registration as an election candidate, social support index,
relationships with other candidates and the change of strategy after the Central Election Commission’s decision. The analysis is based on Russian law, Central Election
Commission’s decisions, opinion poll results and information from the Russian and
international media.
This document summarizes the political and military situation in Ukraine. It describes how Russia's 2014 military intervention in Ukraine continues to define Ukrainian politics, with a stalemated conflict and peace process. The document discusses Russia's strategy of destabilizing Ukraine and influencing its policies through the conflict. It also notes growing political disillusionment in Ukraine due to corruption and lack of reforms, which could benefit Russian-backed political forces. The document analyzes the Minsk peace agreements and how Russia uses this process to maintain influence in eastern Ukraine.
Gender-based violense in the conflict zone of eastern UkraineDonbassFullAccess
The document summarizes the results of monitoring gender-based violence during the conflict in eastern Ukraine between 2014-2016. It finds that both women and men experienced violence, with over half of victims being women. Violence occurred in illegal detention facilities and included rape, sexual abuse, and torture targeting genitals. Women faced additional risks like sexual exploitation and loss of pregnancy due to harsh treatment. Overall, gender-based violence increased during the conflict and remains underreported due to social stigma and lack of legal protections or justice.
Response from OFAC to Elsevier, October 2015Elsevier
This letter from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides interpretive guidance to Elsevier, Inc. on publishing general licenses regarding transactions with sanctioned countries. OFAC clarifies that (1) publishing with individuals from sanctioned governments in their personal capacity is authorized, (2) publishing with academic/research institutions in sanctioned countries is also generally authorized, and (3) certain peer review, editing, and limited marketing activities are exempt from sanctions regulations while other substantive services require a license.
The Justice Department warned the Trump administration weeks ago that contradictions between public statements and private details of Michael Flynn's phone calls with the Russian ambassador could compromise him. Officials alerted the White House that Flynn may have discussed sanctions with Russia, contrary to what Pence and others had said. The White House has been aware of Justice's concerns for weeks but it's unclear if Trump and Pence were notified. Flynn has since apologized to Pence for the inconsistencies regarding his discussions with Russia during the transition.
CEIC Russia Data Talk: The Economic Implications of Ukraine-Russia Trade Rela...CEIC Data
Amid political and military unrest in eastern Ukraine, relations between Russia and Ukraine are at their lowest point in recent history. Interpersonal, cultural, political and economic relations between the two countries have undergone significant changes due to the geopolitical conflict. Russia and Ukraine have developed close ties over the centuries with a common market of goods and the break-up will invariably impart substantial economic costs. - See more at: http://bit.ly/1vZrVNR
The document summarizes information about forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) who have left Crimea due to its occupation by Russian forces. It estimates that between 3,000-6,000 civilians and 3,100 soldiers have become FDPs. While the Ukrainian government says it will help FDPs, their problems remain unsolved due to a lack of legal status. The Open Dialog Foundation is providing humanitarian assistance to FDPs and calling on authorities to establish mechanisms and protections to address their needs.
The observers are the truth (online version)Roman Udot
This document discusses election monitoring and civic observation efforts in Russia. It notes that full citizen control and monitoring of elections in Moscow and the town of Kasimov dramatically changed official election results compared to areas without such observation. However, authorities now see civic election monitoring as a threat and have launched a counterattack through constant discrediting of observers, tightening rules, and persecuting monitoring organizations like GOLOS in an attempt to limit their influence.
The Open Dialog Foundation released a statement in response to an article in Wprost weekly that was critical of the foundation. The statement expresses gratitude for media coverage of human rights issues in Kazakhstan but says the article did not support democracy and rule of law. It provides details about the foundation's independent and nonprofit work monitoring elections and supporting political prisoners. The foundation denies claims in the article that it receives funding from Mukhtar Ablyazov or limits its dialogue to just one political group in Kazakhstan.
Israel's parliament was dissolved and early elections called for March after Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolved his governing coalition. In Kenya, the Islamist group al-Shabab killed 36 workers at a quarry, and the president declared a "war on terror" in response. An Egyptian court sentenced 188 people to death for an attack on a police station that killed 14 officers.
Human rights situation of internally displaced persons and conflict affected ...DonbassFullAccess
This document summarizes the human rights situation and challenges facing internally displaced persons and those affected by conflict in eastern Ukraine in April 2018. Key issues discussed include improved mobile phone service in eastern conflict zones, changes to passport renewal requirements, ongoing problems with accessing social benefits and pensions, lack of proper documentation preventing some from voting, and military occupation of homes along the contact line. Advocacy efforts focused on social payment processes, pension delinking from IDP status, housing rights, and improving border crossings.
Warsaw Insight #6 - key policy developments in Poland - December 2014Lukasz Jachowicz
The document provides an overview of recent political, economic, and regulatory changes in Poland based on a newsletter from MSLGROUP. Key points include:
- The recent local elections in Poland resulted in victories for opposition parties over Law and Justice, with Civic Platform and the Peasants' Party winning most regional governments.
- New appointments have been made to government positions related to mining, foreign affairs, and data protection.
- Updates were provided on energy policy, renewable energy regulations, defense deals, and cybersecurity discussions between Poland and other countries.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a case study on the rapprochement between Belarus and Russia in response to NATO expansion. It notes that NATO expansion led Belarus and Russia to strengthen their military cooperation and alliances in order to counter perceived security threats. Some key developments included the two countries establishing a joint air defense system and conducting large military exercises portrayed as responses to potential NATO aggression. The document also analyzes how Belarus' strategic location bordering both Russia and expanding NATO states makes it an important geopolitical player in the region.
The Representation of citizens’ Foreign Policy orientations by Ukraine’s Domi...Oleh Ivanov
The document analyzes the representation of citizens' foreign policy orientations by three Ukrainian politicians - Yushchenko, Tymoshenko, and Yanukovych - based on public opinion polls and statements from 2005 to 2008. It finds that the politicians only partly represent the public and have sharp disagreements on geopolitical issues, with Yanukovych using vague statements, Tymoshenko emphasizing disagreement, and Yushchenko emphasizing strategic values. It concludes that foreign policy remains a factor of instability in Ukraine.
This transcript is for Brooke Sanders from Sam Houston State University. It shows her completed coursework and grades from 2013 to present. She has maintained good academic standing and earned Dean's List honors multiple times. The transcript details 82 credit hours completed at Sam Houston State with a 3.36 GPA, as well as 6 transfer credits with a 3.0 GPA, for a total of 88 credits and an overall 3.34 GPA. Her in-progress coursework for fall 2016 is also listed.
Summary of the report “Ensuring the right to access to justice of IDPS and re...Nataliia Hrytsenko
The report provides a summary of the monitoring of ensuring the protection of human rights in the area of access to justice of internally displaced persons and residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. This monitoring activity was implemented in the framework of a mentorship programme for Ukrainian human rights defenders funded by OSCE ODIHR. The opinions and information expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the policy and position of ODIHR.
One of the possible tools for achieving this goal should be a new TV channel for non-controlled and annexed territories, which will be based on the platform of broadcasting in a foreign language
1) The document discusses Ukraine's considerations around further integrating with the European Union. Integrating more deeply would require cutting ties with Russia, damaging Ukraine's largest trading relationship.
2) The EU has been supportive of Ukraine through political and economic agreements. However, adopting the Euro currency could be problematic given the ongoing Eurozone crisis.
3) Full integration will be a long, difficult process that could upset both Russian and Ukrainian interests. Ukraine needs to weigh the economic costs of reducing Russian ties against the potential benefits of EU integration.
This official academic transcript from Georgia College documents Connor Martin Roll's undergraduate coursework and grades. It shows that he transferred 27 credit hours from Georgia Perimeter College, and earned 49 additional credit hours at Georgia College, for a total of 76 credit hours. His overall grade point average for coursework at Georgia College was 2.65. The transcript is verified and can be validated on the Credentials eScrip-Safe website to confirm its authenticity.
NewsOne Journalist Attacked, Search for "Kremlin Agents" and Prohibition of Parties.
Review of Violations of Civic and Political Rights in Ukraine 17-23 September 2018
This document summarizes a report by the Ukrainian human rights platform "Uspishna Varta" on the state of political and civil rights in Ukraine from July to September 2018. It found 68 violations, a 17% increase over the previous period. Freedom of speech faced challenges from new legislation allowing censorship of media and blocking of websites, as well as increased attacks on journalists and pressure on independent media through inspections and fines by the National Council on TV and Radio Broadcasting. In particular, the TV channels "NewsOne" and "112" faced systematic attacks after a change in ownership. Overall, the report assessed the human rights situation and monitored violations of the rights to freedom of speech, assembly, conscience, and political participation.
The document is a report summarizing the monitoring of political and civil rights and freedoms in Ukraine from 2014-2018. Some key findings include:
- Legislative changes have been introduced to limit freedoms of speech, association, and assembly, including language quotas for Ukrainian on TV and radio, and bans on Russian media.
- Independent media and journalists expressing alternative views face pressure from regulators, law enforcement, and nationalist groups.
- Violations of rights and freedoms of minorities like journalists, religious groups, and opposition parties have occurred, with little accountability.
- Upcoming 2019 elections are an important time to increase attention on the situation of political rights and freedoms in Ukraine.
This is the affidavit of FBI agent, Kevin Helson, to the effect that there was probable cause to charge Mari(i)a Butina with failing to register as an agent acting on behalf of a foreign power within the United States.
The Justice Department warned the Trump administration weeks ago that contradictions between public statements and private details of Michael Flynn's phone calls with the Russian ambassador could compromise him. Officials alerted the White House that Flynn may have discussed sanctions with Russia, contrary to what Pence and others had said. The White House has been aware of Justice's concerns for weeks but it's unclear if Trump and Pence were notified. Flynn has since apologized to Pence for the inconsistencies regarding his discussions with Russia during the transition.
CEIC Russia Data Talk: The Economic Implications of Ukraine-Russia Trade Rela...CEIC Data
Amid political and military unrest in eastern Ukraine, relations between Russia and Ukraine are at their lowest point in recent history. Interpersonal, cultural, political and economic relations between the two countries have undergone significant changes due to the geopolitical conflict. Russia and Ukraine have developed close ties over the centuries with a common market of goods and the break-up will invariably impart substantial economic costs. - See more at: http://bit.ly/1vZrVNR
The document summarizes information about forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) who have left Crimea due to its occupation by Russian forces. It estimates that between 3,000-6,000 civilians and 3,100 soldiers have become FDPs. While the Ukrainian government says it will help FDPs, their problems remain unsolved due to a lack of legal status. The Open Dialog Foundation is providing humanitarian assistance to FDPs and calling on authorities to establish mechanisms and protections to address their needs.
The observers are the truth (online version)Roman Udot
This document discusses election monitoring and civic observation efforts in Russia. It notes that full citizen control and monitoring of elections in Moscow and the town of Kasimov dramatically changed official election results compared to areas without such observation. However, authorities now see civic election monitoring as a threat and have launched a counterattack through constant discrediting of observers, tightening rules, and persecuting monitoring organizations like GOLOS in an attempt to limit their influence.
The Open Dialog Foundation released a statement in response to an article in Wprost weekly that was critical of the foundation. The statement expresses gratitude for media coverage of human rights issues in Kazakhstan but says the article did not support democracy and rule of law. It provides details about the foundation's independent and nonprofit work monitoring elections and supporting political prisoners. The foundation denies claims in the article that it receives funding from Mukhtar Ablyazov or limits its dialogue to just one political group in Kazakhstan.
Israel's parliament was dissolved and early elections called for March after Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolved his governing coalition. In Kenya, the Islamist group al-Shabab killed 36 workers at a quarry, and the president declared a "war on terror" in response. An Egyptian court sentenced 188 people to death for an attack on a police station that killed 14 officers.
Human rights situation of internally displaced persons and conflict affected ...DonbassFullAccess
This document summarizes the human rights situation and challenges facing internally displaced persons and those affected by conflict in eastern Ukraine in April 2018. Key issues discussed include improved mobile phone service in eastern conflict zones, changes to passport renewal requirements, ongoing problems with accessing social benefits and pensions, lack of proper documentation preventing some from voting, and military occupation of homes along the contact line. Advocacy efforts focused on social payment processes, pension delinking from IDP status, housing rights, and improving border crossings.
Warsaw Insight #6 - key policy developments in Poland - December 2014Lukasz Jachowicz
The document provides an overview of recent political, economic, and regulatory changes in Poland based on a newsletter from MSLGROUP. Key points include:
- The recent local elections in Poland resulted in victories for opposition parties over Law and Justice, with Civic Platform and the Peasants' Party winning most regional governments.
- New appointments have been made to government positions related to mining, foreign affairs, and data protection.
- Updates were provided on energy policy, renewable energy regulations, defense deals, and cybersecurity discussions between Poland and other countries.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a case study on the rapprochement between Belarus and Russia in response to NATO expansion. It notes that NATO expansion led Belarus and Russia to strengthen their military cooperation and alliances in order to counter perceived security threats. Some key developments included the two countries establishing a joint air defense system and conducting large military exercises portrayed as responses to potential NATO aggression. The document also analyzes how Belarus' strategic location bordering both Russia and expanding NATO states makes it an important geopolitical player in the region.
The Representation of citizens’ Foreign Policy orientations by Ukraine’s Domi...Oleh Ivanov
The document analyzes the representation of citizens' foreign policy orientations by three Ukrainian politicians - Yushchenko, Tymoshenko, and Yanukovych - based on public opinion polls and statements from 2005 to 2008. It finds that the politicians only partly represent the public and have sharp disagreements on geopolitical issues, with Yanukovych using vague statements, Tymoshenko emphasizing disagreement, and Yushchenko emphasizing strategic values. It concludes that foreign policy remains a factor of instability in Ukraine.
This transcript is for Brooke Sanders from Sam Houston State University. It shows her completed coursework and grades from 2013 to present. She has maintained good academic standing and earned Dean's List honors multiple times. The transcript details 82 credit hours completed at Sam Houston State with a 3.36 GPA, as well as 6 transfer credits with a 3.0 GPA, for a total of 88 credits and an overall 3.34 GPA. Her in-progress coursework for fall 2016 is also listed.
Summary of the report “Ensuring the right to access to justice of IDPS and re...Nataliia Hrytsenko
The report provides a summary of the monitoring of ensuring the protection of human rights in the area of access to justice of internally displaced persons and residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. This monitoring activity was implemented in the framework of a mentorship programme for Ukrainian human rights defenders funded by OSCE ODIHR. The opinions and information expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the policy and position of ODIHR.
One of the possible tools for achieving this goal should be a new TV channel for non-controlled and annexed territories, which will be based on the platform of broadcasting in a foreign language
1) The document discusses Ukraine's considerations around further integrating with the European Union. Integrating more deeply would require cutting ties with Russia, damaging Ukraine's largest trading relationship.
2) The EU has been supportive of Ukraine through political and economic agreements. However, adopting the Euro currency could be problematic given the ongoing Eurozone crisis.
3) Full integration will be a long, difficult process that could upset both Russian and Ukrainian interests. Ukraine needs to weigh the economic costs of reducing Russian ties against the potential benefits of EU integration.
This official academic transcript from Georgia College documents Connor Martin Roll's undergraduate coursework and grades. It shows that he transferred 27 credit hours from Georgia Perimeter College, and earned 49 additional credit hours at Georgia College, for a total of 76 credit hours. His overall grade point average for coursework at Georgia College was 2.65. The transcript is verified and can be validated on the Credentials eScrip-Safe website to confirm its authenticity.
NewsOne Journalist Attacked, Search for "Kremlin Agents" and Prohibition of Parties.
Review of Violations of Civic and Political Rights in Ukraine 17-23 September 2018
This document summarizes a report by the Ukrainian human rights platform "Uspishna Varta" on the state of political and civil rights in Ukraine from July to September 2018. It found 68 violations, a 17% increase over the previous period. Freedom of speech faced challenges from new legislation allowing censorship of media and blocking of websites, as well as increased attacks on journalists and pressure on independent media through inspections and fines by the National Council on TV and Radio Broadcasting. In particular, the TV channels "NewsOne" and "112" faced systematic attacks after a change in ownership. Overall, the report assessed the human rights situation and monitored violations of the rights to freedom of speech, assembly, conscience, and political participation.
The document is a report summarizing the monitoring of political and civil rights and freedoms in Ukraine from 2014-2018. Some key findings include:
- Legislative changes have been introduced to limit freedoms of speech, association, and assembly, including language quotas for Ukrainian on TV and radio, and bans on Russian media.
- Independent media and journalists expressing alternative views face pressure from regulators, law enforcement, and nationalist groups.
- Violations of rights and freedoms of minorities like journalists, religious groups, and opposition parties have occurred, with little accountability.
- Upcoming 2019 elections are an important time to increase attention on the situation of political rights and freedoms in Ukraine.
This is the affidavit of FBI agent, Kevin Helson, to the effect that there was probable cause to charge Mari(i)a Butina with failing to register as an agent acting on behalf of a foreign power within the United States.
Answer of Deputy Prosecutor General - Head of the Specialized Anti-corruption...NABU Leaks
Answer of Deputy Prosecutor General - Head of the Specialized Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office Nazar Kholodnitskii under Statement of Criminal Offenses Committed by Officials of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (translation)
The report summarizes the monitoring of Ukraine's 2019 presidential election conducted between December 2018 and February 2019. It finds that while the legal framework is sufficient, further efforts are needed to ensure stable and unified election laws. Some new laws have been passed that could negatively impact the vote, such as restricting international election observers from Russia. The candidate registration process complied with the law, but some candidates may be "technical" in nature. Violations have been observed during campaigning. The use of state resources by the incumbent president is a concern. Ensuring free and fair elections will require continued monitoring and addressing issues around voter and candidate rights.
The recommendations for removing restrictions on freedom of association and assembly for political parties in Ukraine for ensure political pluralism and the principle of competition in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections
Генпрокурор Юрій Луценко і його заступник, військовий прокурор Анатолій Матіос використовують свої повноваження для політичних переслідувань, зловживають службовим становищем і причетні до тиску і тортур затриманих в рамках так званої «справи податківців».
Про це в своєму листі, адресованому Верховному представнику ЄС із закордонних справ і політики безпеки Федеріці Могеріні і членам Комітету постійних представників Ради ЄС (Coreper), написав лідер партії «Успішна країна» Олександр Клименко.
http://oleksandr-klymenko.com/newsroom/news/8739-klimenko-rasskazal-evrochinovnikam-o-zloupotrebleniyah-vlastyu-lutsenko-i-matiosa/
The Anti-Corruption Action Centre requests that the US Treasury Department designate Andriy Portnov for sanctions. Portnov is a former Ukrainian official who fled to Russia in 2014 and has strong ties to Russian interests. He conspired with sanctioned Russian agent Andriy Derkach to interfere in the 2020 US presidential election and spread their anti-US disinformation campaign. Portnov also continues undermining Ukrainian democratic institutions by disseminating Russian propaganda and using his influence over the judiciary to advance pro-Russian policies. Based on these actions, the organization requests that Portnov be added to the OFAC sanctions list.
The document summarizes the political situation in Ukraine as of February 6, 2014. It states that President Yanukovych is refusing to make real compromises with protesters, instead pursuing policies that increase the likelihood of military escalation. Specifically, the document notes that Yanukovych passed an amnesty law that critics say treats detained protesters as "state hostages" and pushed other laws through parliament unconstitutionally. It also argues Yanukovych's concessions are "traps" meant to mislead observers and that he maintains control over key government bodies. The document warns that Yanukovych's intransigence risks provoking further violence in Ukraine.
This report on the observance of political and civil rights and freedoms in Ukraine in 2018 was prepared by the "Uspishna Varta" Ukrainian human rights platform.
The report is based on the monitoring of the observance of key political rights and freedoms, namely:
● The right to freedom of speech and opinion
Article 34 of the Constitution of Ukraine, Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and Article 18, 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
● The right to freedom of thought
Article 35 of the Constitution of Ukraine, Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
● The right to freedom of association
Article 36-37 of the Constitution of Ukraine; Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and Article 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
● The right to freedom of assembly
Article 39 of the Constitution of Ukraine; Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
● The right to political participation
Article 38 of the Constitution of Ukraine, Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The monitoring assesses the observance of rights and freedoms in the territory controlled by the government of Ukraine. The human rights platform "Uspishna Varta" has no mandate to operate on the territories of Crimea and Donbass that are not under the control of the government of Ukraine to make an objective assessment of the human rights situation in these territories.
In the framework of the report there is analysis of legislative regulation and law enforcement practices in the context of government policy, as well as the status of social respect for these rights and freedoms in Ukraine in 2018.
The report is based on data obtained by the human rights platform "Uspishna Varta" through conducting detailed interviews with victims and witnesses of human rights violations and infringements, experts and human rights defenders, as well as through carrying out activities to assist in the protection of human rights in documented cases. Among them - the monitoring of trials, the advocacy of work with the duty bearers on the observance of human rights, non-governmental organizations, and the media.In addition, the report uses data collected by other non-governmental organizations and the media.
Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine 15 June 2014DonbassFullAccess
The present report is based on findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) covering the period of 7 May – 7 June 2014. It follows two reports on the human rights situation in Ukraine released by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on 15 April and 16 May 2014.
The document discusses violations of the right to freedom of speech and opinion in Ukraine between April and June 2018. It notes 37 such violations were recorded during this period, many targeting journalists or media organizations. Specific restrictive measures are discussed, including a draft law allowing extrajudicial website blocking and a presidential decree expanding an existing sanctions list. Attacks by radical groups and pressure from law enforcement are also addressed.
Freedom house violations of the rights crimeaFree Crimea
Under Russian occupation, Crimea has seen increasing human rights abuses including:
1) Discriminatory policies targeting ethnic Tatars, journalists, activists and those holding Ukrainian passports through intimidation, exile, and restricting basic rights and services.
2) Replacing local officials and professionals with Russians to establish new pro-Russian bureaucracy and quash political dissent.
3) Creating an "information ghetto" through media crackdowns to control information and prevent reporting on abuses.
The “green men” who fanned out across Crimea in early 2014, establishing control over key infrastructure and clearing the way for once-marginal political actors to seize the reins of power, were the vanguard of a forced political change that has led to grave human rights abuses across the Crimean peninsula.
This document provides an overview of the mass anti-government protests in Ukraine (known as Euromaidan) that began in late 2013 in response to the Ukrainian government suspending plans to sign an association agreement with the European Union. It describes how peaceful protests emerged and grew in size in Kiev and other regions of Ukraine throughout November 2013. However, on November 30th security forces violently dispersed protesters in Kiev, beating dozens and leaving some missing. This crackdown transformed the protests into more openly anti-government demonstrations and led to further government oppression of activists and journalists.
American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development is indexed, refereed and peer-reviewed journal, which is designed to publish research articles.
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The draft Resolution About Establishment of Temporary Commission of Inquiry (...NABU Leaks
The document establishes a Temporary Commission of Inquiry by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament of Ukraine) to investigate international corruption related to the activities of Ukraine's National Bank and Ministry of Finance. The Commission will investigate corruption with participation of senior Ukrainian officials and international lobbying influencing Ukraine's energy market and medical product procurement. The Commission is comprised of 15 members from different Ukrainian political parties and will have 6 months to complete its work and report findings to Parliament.
US Senate Statement about subpoena for the production of records from Blue St...NABU Leaks
US Senate Statement about subpoena for the production of records from Blue Star Strategies (Blue Star), regarding its work on behalf of its client, Burisma Holdings (Burisma)
1. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) was established in 2015 as part of Ukraine's commitments to the IMF and EU to fight corruption.
2. NABU received significant public funding between 2015-2020 totaling over UAH 4 billion but had modest results, completing just over 100 cases despite a large staff and administration.
3. In 2019, the Director of NABU Artem Sytnyk was found guilty by a Ukrainian court of accepting an improper gift worth over UAH 10,000 while staying at a recreation center, in violation of anti-corruption laws.
Statement of a Criminal Offense (under Part 1 of Art. 214 of the Criminal Pro...NABU Leaks
Statement of a Criminal Offense (under Part 1 of Art. 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine) (Dmytro Sherembei and Vitalii Shabunin). Translation
Statement of a Criminal Offence to National Police of Ukraine about internati...NABU Leaks
1. A Ukrainian politician filed a statement alleging that Ukrainian businessman Victor Pinchuk withdrew over $87 million from Ukrainian banks through offshore companies and laundered the money through his charity foundation.
2. The statement claims Pinchuk pledged Ukrainian bank funds to an Austrian bank through offshore companies that did not repay loans, allowing the Austrian bank to seize the funds.
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Statement on the Commitment of a Criminal Offense in accordance with Art. 214 CPC of Ukraine (translation)
1. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT OF UKRAINE
№ 357/2-109
Dated « 24 » July 2017
To Prosecutor General of Ukraine
Lutsenko Yu. V.
Statement on the Commitment of a Criminal Offense in accordance with Art.
214 CPC of Ukraine
Dear Yuri Vitaliyovich!
In accordance with Art. 214 of the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine I ask to
submit to the Unified Register of pre-trial investigation the data on illegal
interference to the election of the President of the United States organized by a
criminal organization comprised of the senior staff of the National Anti-Corruption
Bureau of Ukraine, officials of public companies, civil servants Ukraine, public
organizations controlled by the current Ukrainian authorities and international
companies, - on the grounds of a criminal offense, Art. 364, 365, 366, 371, 372, 374
of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Also, to check carefully for the existence of a criminal offense, stipulated in Part
2 of Art. 387 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Disclosing preliminary
investigation or inquiry information, committed by a judge, prosecutor, investigator,
employee of the inquiring body, operational and investigative authority, regardless of
whether the person was directly involved in the pre-trial investigation or inquiry, if
the information disclosed is defaming a person, humiliating their honor and dignity).
Information about the criminal organization and its offenses is attached to this
Statement.
According to Part 1 of Art. 214 of Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine, the
investigator, prosecutor has to immediately, but not later than 24 hours after the
submittal of a Statement or notification on a criminal offense committed or after self-
discovering it from any source of circumstances that may indicate a criminal offense
2. shall submit relevant information to the Unified Register of pre-trial investigations
and initiate an investigation.
Also, I want to draw your attention to the fact that during my interrogation
conducted by the senior detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of
Ukraine R. Yegizarov on May 19, 2017, I already informed the Bureau about the
interference with the US election process, which was left out of the attention by
the employees of this department.
My wrongful call on the case as a witness was not clear not only from a
procedural point of view, but judging by common sense, because my name was
not even mentioned in the lists on money receipt with signatures, that were
fraudulently produced with the participation of the NABU senior staff and the
law enforcement representatives, close to the authorities in power (those forged
bright fake photocopies).
The unlawful interference of NABU senior staff and other Ukrainian officials in the
US election campaign has seriously damaged Ukrainian-American relations, in
particular:
- Damaged the international image of Ukraine, which is partially perceived today in
the United States as an unreliable and harmful partner;
- complicated, and for some time blocked at all, bilateral contacts at the highest level
(for example, the refusal of the US presidential candidate D.Trump to meet with the
President of Ukraine in September 2016);
- Reduction of US financial assistance. Reduced by 30% of US financial assistance in
2018 (preliminary volume of assistance for 2018 should be over USD 570 million.
Instead, the new draft budget provides for a reduction of funding to USD 177 million
- a reduction of 69%).
Such a destructive impact on Ukraine-US relations, experts and journalists see as
detrimental and may further dramatically undermine the national security of Ukraine,
especially during the undeclared aggression by the Russian Federation as consistent
and firm US support is vital for the protection of national sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Ukraine.
Only a transparent and thorough investigation into the unlawful interference of
Ukrainian officials with the US election company can restore the trust of our strategic
partner to Ukraine.
In addition, during the investigation of this criminal proceedings, within the
framework of international legal cooperation, I ask you to contact the Federal
Bureau of Investigations and the US Prosecutor's Office in order to promote the
3. protection of the rights of US citizens and the disclosure of crimes for which
liability is provided. Title 18, Part One, Chapter 19 , Paragraph 371 (Conspiracy
to commit an offense or deceit of the United States); Title 18, Part one, Chapter
13, Paragraph 241 (Conspiracy against the law); Title 18, Part One, Chapter 45,
Paragraph 953 (Private correspondence with foreign states), Paragraph 954
(Misdeclaration that affects foreign government).
P.S. Also, I want to draw your attention to the fact that the created Specialized
anti-corruption Agency of Prosecutor's Office cannot supervise and impose
procedural guidance activities of NABU based on the abovementioned facts,
because so far the practice has shown complete dependence on political "show
performances" of NABU management and served as ‘backup dancers and
vocals’ in the shameful facts of violation of constitutional human rights, in
connection with which I ask not to involve the SAAP in the investigation of this
case.
Attached is the Analytical Reference.
Best regards,
Andrii Derkach