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Recent times have seen a flurry of judicial actions and arrests involving individuals in Ukraine and neighboring regions. In matters concerning military integrity, two service members from the 47th Brigade "Magura" were remanded for allegedly planting drugs on Oleksandr Shyrshyn's vehicle. Meanwhile, in Poland, a Ukrainian citizen was detained for carrying live ammunition at a defense exhibition, heightening international security concerns. Furthermore, as Russia grapples with a severe fuel crisis, public dissent resulted in multiple arrests, showcasing the government's tight control over the narrative. In judicial developments, the Ukrainian courts have ordered the detention of two soldiers from the "Skelia" regiment on charges of torturing comrades, underscoring ongoing military scrutiny. Additionally, international law enforcement activities saw arrests linked to high-profile arson cases in the Czech Republic, and German authorities have expanded their search and arrest orders concerning suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. These events highlight the intricate legal landscapes and pressing security challenges faced by Ukraine and its neighboring countries.
What were the charges against the 47th Brigade members?
The court remanded service members from the 47th Brigade on suspicion of planting drugs in a vehicle belonging to Oleksandr Shyrshyn, former battalion commander. This reflects measures to maintain legal and ethical standards within the military.
Why was a Ukrainian man detained in Poland?
A Ukrainian man was detained at the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland after attempting entry with live ammunition. He was accompanying businessmen participating in the event, raising serious security concerns.
What is the situation with fuel shortages in Russia?
Fuel shortages in Russia, exacerbated by refinery attacks, have led to public unrest and subsequent arrests of those voicing dissatisfaction over unfair fuel distribution, reflecting on regional stability and governance issues.
What were the soldiers of the 'Skelia' regiment charged with?
Two soldiers from the 'Skelia' regiment were detained without bail in Kropyvnytskyi due to allegations of torturing fellow comrades, an incident highlighting serious breaches of military conduct and human rights within ranks.
Where have arson related arrests been made recently?
Czech authorities apprehended multiple suspects regarding an arson attack at the LPP Holding arms company. The detained individuals include both Czech and US citizens, emphasizing international cooperation in tackling such crimes.
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Resident of occupied Kerch faces life in prison for supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces Russian security forces detained a Crimean man born in 1988 in occupied Kerch, accusing him of supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Under Russian law, he could face life imprisonment. 1 282 3 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
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Court remands two more service members in custody over suspected planting of drugs on Shyrshyn The court remanded in custody the other two service members suspected of planting drugs in the car of Oleksandr Shyrshyn, former battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura." The previous day, the court arrested another suspect, service member Telman Aliiev. 5 697 16 Previously in trend: Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
Ukrainian man was detained in Poland with live ammunition whilst attempting to gain entry to defence exhibition In Kielce, Poland, security staff detained a 44-year-old Ukrainian man who was attempting to enter the International Defence Industry Exhibition with a bag containing live ammunition. The man had travelled to Poland as the driver for two Ukrainian businessmen whose company is taking part in the... 1 714 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland
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Court has ordered detention without bail of two soldiers from "Skelia" regiment who are suspected of torturing their fellow soldiers A court in Kropyvnytskyi has remanded two soldiers from the medical company of the "Skelia" regiment into custody for 60 days without the right to bail; the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) suspects them of torturing and cruelly mistreating their fellow soldiers. 1 479 16 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers
Arson attack on defence factory in Czech Republic: fifth suspect arrested Czech law enforcement officials have detained a fifth person suspected of involvement in the arson of the premises of the LPP Holding arms company in Pardubice. 2 770 3 Previously in trend: Fire at a defense enterprise in the Czech Republic
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Kyiv court sets pre-trial measure for Kolomoiskyi’s lawyer Serhii Stetsiuk Kyiv’s Pecherskyi District Court has ordered pre-trial detention for a lawyer linked to oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi, with bail set at UAH 4.239 million. 6 610 3 Previously in trend: Kolomoisky’s cases
British police arrest environmental activist Greta Thunberg In London, during a pro-Palestinian protest, British police detained Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. 13 318 101
Mindichgate: High Specialized Court of Ukraine upheld Fursenko’s arrest. Bail set at UAH 95 million. The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has upheld the preventive measure imposed on Ihor Fursenko, a defendant in a corruption case in the energy sector. He will remain in custody until January 8, with the possibility of bail set at 95 million hryvnia. 1 419 5 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
Praised Putin: Polish court refuses to arrest anti-Ukrainian activist Next week, the Gdynia prosecutor's office will decide whether to appeal the court's decision to refuse to arrest anti-Ukrainian activist Piotr N., known under the pseudonym "Nazar." 2 812 11 Previously in trend: Justifying Russia’s armed aggression Anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Poland
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Court extends arrest for ex-SSU officers suspected of attempted murder of Budanov On October 7, the Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the preventive measure in the form of detention for two more months for former employees of the State Security Service of Ukraine Andrii Huk and Oleksandr Derkach. They are accused of treason, terrorism, and illegal possession of... 2 374 11 Previously in trend: assassination attempt on Budanov
Germany issues arrest warrants for six Ukrainians suspected of Nord Stream blasts – media German authorities have issued arrest warrants for all suspects in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. All of them are Ukrainian citizens. 13 035 72 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines
Switzerland will grant Putin immunity if he comes to meet with Zelenskyy - Foreign Ministry Switzerland promises to grant Russian dictator Vladimir Putin immunity from prosecution if he visits the country for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 2 888 26 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy–Putin meeting ICC arrest warrant for Putin
Corruption in drone procurement: Servant of People MP Kuznietsov arrested with bail set at UAH 8 million High Anti-Corruption Court rules on pretrial restraint for Servant of the People MP Oleksii Kuznietsov in drone procurement corruption case. 5 885 54 Previously in trend: Drone procurement corruption
British police arrest third man in Starmer-related arson case On the morning of May 19, London police arrested a third man as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks in north London, including a fire in a house associated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 3 150 6 Previously in trend: Arson of the house of Keir Starmer
Former deputy head of Presidential Office Smyrnov sent to custody. Bail set at 18 million hryvnia, - lawyer The former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Smyrnov, was remanded in custody with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 18 million. 5 476 33 Previously in trend: Case of former deputy head of the President’s Office Smyrnov
Case of 120,000 faulty mortar shells: Director of Pavlohrad Chemical Plant Shyman arrested for two months Shevchenkivskyi Court detains Director of Pavlohrad Chemical Plant (PChP) Leonid Shyman for two months. 5 278 17 Previously in trend: Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Court considers extending arrest for ex-commander of 155th Brigade Riumshyn for another 6 months - media (updated) The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has begun considering a motion to extend the term of detention of Dmytro Riumshyn, the former commander of the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade. 1 239 6 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals
Supply of faulty machine guns: Former Defense Ministry official Liiev arrested without bail On January 22, the Oktiabrskyi District Court of Poltava imposed a pre-trial restraint on former official of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Liiev. He was taken into custody for 52 days. 5 543 18
Former commander of 155th Brigade Riumshin arrested with bail set at UAH 90 million On Wednesday, January 22, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv imposed a pre-trial restraint on the former commander of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anne of Kyiv" Dmytro Riumshyn. 6 903 27 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals
Chief Psychiatrist of AFU Druz, who is suspected of taking large bribe, was sent to custody. Bail is UAH 49 million Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi District Court has imposed a pre-trial restriction on the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz. He is suspected of illicit enrichment of $1 million during a full-scale war. 14 118 42
Former commander of 415th Separate Rifle Battalion, Colonel Illia Lapin, arrested for 60 days: hearing is closed Kyiv's Pecherskyi District Court arrested Colonel Illia Lapin, former commander of the 415th Separate Rifle Battalion of the 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, for 60 days. 5 657 27
Former TV presenter Max Nazarov sent to custody for 60 days: bail set at UAH 12 million. VIDEO The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv remanded former TV host of Medvedchuk and Muraiev's channels Max Nazarov (Nazar Diorditsa) in custody for 60 days with an alternative of bail in the amount of UAH 12 million. 7 282 40
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Head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa is remanded in custody: bail set at UAH 500 million The Pechersk District Court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention on the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional MSEC, Tetiana Krupa. 14 391 90
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PGO filed petition with Interpol and appealed to number of countries to detain "servant of people" Dmytruk The Prosecutor General's Office has requested the detention and temporary arrest of Artem Dmytruk, a Servant of the People MP (now unaffiliated) suspected of attacks on a military officer and a law enforcement officer, for the purpose of his further extradition to Ukraine. 2 720 24
Court extends Shufrych’s arrest until November 4 The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the pre-trial restraint in the form of detention until November 4 this year for People's Deputy from the OPFL Nestor Shufrych. 1 650 17
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Russian Durov, owner of Telegram, was detained in Paris. He is charged with complicity in drug trafficking, crimes against children and fraud - TF1 The owner of Telegram, Russian Pavel Durov, was arrested in Paris on the evening of 24 August. 46 668 407
Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspected of blowing up Nordstream, - mass media German Prosecutor General Jens Rommel issued the first arrest warrant in the case of bombing the Nord Stream gas pipelines - Ukrainian Volodymyr Z is suspected, who is currently wanted. 11 764 62
Italian police seize Russian billionaire Fedorichev’s castle at Ukraine’s request (updated) The Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) has seized the assets of Russian oligarch Alexei Fedorichev totaling 41 million euros. 160 0
HACCU arrests Zhevaho, owner of Finance and Credit Group, in absentia in bribery case against former Supreme Court Chief Justice Kniazev An investigating judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention on Kostiantyn Zhevaho, owner of the Finance and Credit group, who is suspected of bribing the former chairman and judges of the Supreme Court. Zhevaho is currently in France. 1 161 13 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
ICC Prosecutor Demands Arrest Warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Three Hamas Leaders International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In addition to Netanyahu, arrest warrants were sought for Israel’s defense minister and three Hamas leaders. He has reasons to consider them guilty of war crimes committed on the territory of Israel and in the Gaza Strip. 8 168 43
Kolomoisky is detained until 7 July in case of organising contract killing Oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky will be held in custody until 7 July 2024 without bail. 7 061 30
Murder of police officer in Vinnytsia region: Pre-trial restraint in form of detention for second suspect was imposed The court arrested without bail the second soldier who shot at police officers in Vinnytsia region. 3 915 16
There is no information about Chervinsky’s whereabouts, he could have been abducted for transfer to Russia - lawyer Yosypov Neither his defence lawyers nor his family know where ex-intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi is now. After the court hearing in Kropyvnytskyi, where no decision was made to extend the measure of restraint, Chervinskyi was taken to an unknown destination. 34 039 151
Court did not extend Chervinskyi’s detention, but they may try to arrest him without trial - lawyer Lysenko The preparatory court hearing in the case of SSO Colonel Roman Chervinskyi, which was postponed three times by the panel of the Kirovohrad District Court of Kirovohrad region because the victims were not properly notified, did not take place today. Although, despite the inadequate notification of the victims, the court wanted to consider the prosecution’s motion to extend the term of detention of the former intelligence officer, the hearing was postponed throughout the day due to numerous air raids, and then the judges ran out of time. Therefore, tomorrow Roman Chervinskyi is to be released from custody. 11 973 56
ICC issued arrest warrant against Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Sokolov and Russian Long-Range Aviation Commander Kobylash The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian Long-Range Aviation Commander Sergei Kobylash and Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Viktor Sokolov. 13 311 31 Previously in trend: War
Hladkovskyi Jr. was left under arrest in absentia Ihor Hladkovskyi, son of former First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleh Hladkovskyi, was left in absentia. Hladkovskyi Jr. is involved in a case of embezzlement of UAH 13 million. 4 199 29
Businessman Mazepa is released on bail The founder of Concorde Capital, businessman Ihor Mazepa, is released on bail. 10 408 40
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