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Ukraine's involvement with the Council of Europe remains crucial in 2025, focusing on diplomatic engagements and legal frameworks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as the Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, reinforcing Ukraine's diplomatic presence. A milestone development is the Verkhovna Rada's ratification of an agreement on establishing a special tribunal for crimes of Russian aggression, highlighting an intensified legal pursuit against such acts. Concurrently, the Council of Europe approved documents essential for this special tribunal's formation. Moreover, Ukraine acknowledged Denmark's EU presidency, anticipating constructive integration decisions. These initiatives underscore Ukraine's vital engagement with the Council of Europe and its relentless push for justice and European integration in 2025.

What is Ukraine's diplomatic representation at the Council of Europe?

As of 2025, Ukraine has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as its Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe. This role involves developing and maintaining Ukraine's relations with the council, ensuring active participation in council decisions, and advocating for policies that support Ukraine's interests, especially amid the ongoing conflict and aggressive actions from Russia.

What is the focus of the special tribunal ratified by the Verkhovna Rada?

The special tribunal ratified by the Verkhovna Rada focuses on the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. It is a joint effort with the Council of Europe to ensure accountability for acts of aggression and uphold international law. This tribunal aims to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the aggression, providing a legal avenue for justice for Ukraine.

How does the Council of Europe support Ukraine's legal actions against aggression?

The Council of Europe has adopted critical documents to support Ukraine in establishing a special tribunal focused on crimes of aggression committed by Russia. These actions by the council involve thorough legal frameworks and provide international legitimacy and support to Ukraine's efforts to seek justice and strengthen its legal case against acts of aggression.

What are Ukraine's expectations from Denmark's EU presidency?

During Denmark's presidency of the EU Council in 2025, Ukraine expects significant decisions to facilitate its European integration process. Ukrainian leaders, including President Zelenskyy, hope that Denmark's leadership will prioritize solutions that promote Ukraine's integration into European economic and political structures, enhancing cooperation and support amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

Does the Council of Europe collaborate with the EU regarding Ukraine?

The Council of Europe collaborates closely with the European Union concerning Ukraine. This cooperation involves diplomatic discussions, joint legal initiatives like the establishment of a special tribunal, and coordinated efforts to bolster Ukraine's security and legal responses to aggression, highlighting a unified European stance on Ukraine's sovereignty and security needs.

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Zelenskyy urges swift use of frozen Russian assets Time to act on Russian assets now, they must be used in full – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on participants at the European Council meeting to quickly approve a decision on the use of frozen Russian assets. 983 16 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

Zelenskyy met with Costa Zelenskyy meets with Costa: Positions coordinated ahead of European Council session. VIDEO Before the European Council meeting in Brussels, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European Council President António Costa. 401 2 Previously in trend: EU Council meeting

The European Council may adopt a decision on frozen Russian assets Merz and Orpo expect progress on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo optimistically assessed the prospects for a decision at the EU summit. 381 0 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

Schoof on ceasefire in Ukraine Netherlands supports statement of European leaders and Zelenskyy on cessation of hostilities in Ukraine - Schoof Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said his country supports the statement by European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on ending hostilities in Ukraine. 578 4 Previously in trend: ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

European leaders We strongly support President Trump’s position that fighting should stop immediately, - European leaders’ statement European leaders on Tuesday, 21 October, issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the fighting. 7 210 50 Previously in trend: ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

gas EU Council has supported mechanism to phase out Russian gas, Hungary and Slovakia vote against On 20 October, the Council of the European Union approved by a majority vote the RePowerEU mechanism, which provides for the EU's complete rejection of Russian fossil fuels. Only Hungary and Slovakia voted against it. 1 393 5 Previously in trend: refusal from Russian gas

Tochytskyi appointed to new post – What we know Zelenskyy appoints Tochytskyi as Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to Council of Europe President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe. 1 616 12

Rada ratifies agreement on establishment of special tribunal for crime of Russian aggression Rada ratifies agreement on special tribunal for Russian aggression The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. 506 1 Previously in trend: special tribunal for the crimes of the Russian Federation

Sybiha on the Danish Presidency of the EU Council Ukraine counts on Denmark’s EU presidency and its leadership in promoting necessary solutions - Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will take part in an online meeting of the EU Council, where he intends to call for the strengthening of Ukraine and the whole of Europe. 210 0 Previously in trend: Denmark presidency in EC

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on Denmark’s presidency of EU Council: Next six months are period of important decisions for Ukraine’s European integration President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Denmark on its presidency of the Council of the European Union and expressed hope that the next six months would be a period of important decisions for Ukraine's European integration. 444 7 Previously in trend: Denmark presidency in EC

Europe’s aid to Ukraine Council of Europe approves documents to establish Special Tribunal on Russian aggression crimes The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted key documents necessary for the establishment of a Special Tribunal to investigate crimes of aggression against Ukraine. 653 3 Previously in trend: special tribunal for the crimes of the Russian Federation

Zelenskyy will go to the PACE meeting Zelenskyy is going to PACE meeting next week On June 26, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to France to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 1 433 32

A special tribunal for Russia: Council of Europe starts legal procedure Council of Europe Committee has started process of establishing Special Tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine On May 14, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe launched a legal procedure to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. 906 6 Previously in trend: special tribunal for the crimes of the Russian Federation

The United States did not support the UN resolution condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine U.S. did not support UN resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine The United States voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe that included a condemnation of Russian aggression against Ukraine. 5 168 93 Previously in trend: UN resolution condemning Russia

Costa on the security of Ukraine and Europe Security of Ukraine and Europe cannot be separated, - Costa The security of Ukraine and the security of Europe cannot be separated, and the main guarantee of security is to strengthen Ukraine's ability to defend itself. 773 3 Previously in trend: security guarantees Security of Europe

Costa on additional support for Ukraine EU to allocate additional 15 billion euros to Ukraine - Costa Several EU member states have announced commitments to provide up to €15 billion in additional assistance to Ukraine. 7 715 14 Previously in trend: Special summit EU support for Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets with Costa and von der Leyen Coordination of joint efforts and preparation of 16th package of sanctions against Russia: Zelenskyy meets with Costa and von der Leyen. VIDEO In Munich, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. 719 3

Zelenskyy called for negotiations on strong positions EU, like Ukraine, should start negotiations in strong position. We need to push Russia to peace - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that it is worth pushing Russia to a real, sustainable peace. 1 120 19 Previously in trend: War

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset Zelenskyy discusses creation of special tribunal for Russia with Council of Europe Secretary General Berset. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset, who is on a visit to Ukraine. 865 8

Zelenskyy and Costa Zelenskyy meets with European Council President Costa. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, who arrived on an official visit to Kyiv. 1 242 21

Генсеком Ради Європи обрали Алена Берсе Our priority is Ukraine - newly elected Secretary General of Council of Europe Berset The newly elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, spoke about the areas of his activity, noting that his priority will be Ukraine and all international initiatives related to its support and protection. 2 944 4

Генсек Ради Європи Марія Пейчинович-Бурич Council of Europe Secretary General Pejčinović-Burić to take part in Peace Summit in Switzerland - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović-Burić. 491 3 World

суд,трибунал,гаазький,кримінальний,міжнародний Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe has adopted decision to start preparing agreement between Ukraine and Council of Europe on creation of Special Tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe instructed Council Secretary General Marija Pejčinović-Burić to begin preparing a potential draft agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the actual creation of the Tribunal. 919 9 World

калас,кая It is necessary to demonstrate will to defeat Russian aggression - Kallas Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas appealed to EU leaders to increase aid to Ukraine 924 2 War in Ukraine

шарль,мішель Supply of weapons and air defence equipment to Ukraine is not matter of months, but of days and weeks - Michel Following the first day of the European summit, European Council President Charles Michel said that helping Ukraine is not a matter of months, but of days and weeks. 1 839 0 War in Ukraine

зеленський Now we need to outplay Putin in determination so that this war finally begins to come to fair end - Zelenskyy at European Council meeting. VIDEO Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a special meeting of the European Council and called on MEPs to be more decisive in helping Ukraine. 3 228 23 World

рада,європи EU agrees to extend duty-free exports of Ukrainian agricultural products The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a preliminary agreement to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. 2 193 8 Economics

пейчинович Council of Europe Secretary General Pejčinović-Burić condemned massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine: These barbaric actions must be stopped Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović-Burić commented on Russia’s massive missile attack on Ukraine on the morning of January 23, calling it "barbaric." 787 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боррель Borrell: Visit of EU foreign ministers to Kyiv is demonstration of our commitment to further support Ukraine The meeting of EU foreign ministers is a demonstration of the support of Ukraine’s Western allies in the fight against Russia’s armed aggression. Today in Kyiv, the ministers will consider the Ukrainian president’s Peace Formula to gain "more support around the world". 1 452 15 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський Zelensky: Council of Europe summit supported Ukrainian formula for peace. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 448th day of the war with Russia. 1 946 14 Previously in trend: War

рада,європи,саміт Council of Europe summit called on Russian Federation to withdraw troops from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia The heads of state and government of 46 member countries of the Council of Europe called on the Russian Federation to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. 6 947 123 World

шольц This war will not end with victory of Russian imperialism - Scholz Russia’s war against Ukraine will not end with Putin’s victory. Germany will support Kyiv as long as necessary. 2 607 17 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

шмигаль Council of Europe summit is real step towards compensation for Russian aggression - Shmyhal The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal called the planned creation of a register of damage caused by Russian aggression a real step towards compensation. 515 3 World

фон,дер,урсула,ляєн Bringing Russia to justice will be one of main topics on agenda of Council of Europe summit - von der Leyen At the Council of Europe summit in Iceland, one of the key topics will be holding Russia accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine. 868 6 World

руйнування,відбудова Council of Europe presented new plan for reconstruction and restoration of Ukraine The Council of Europe, together with the Ukrainian government, presented the recovery plan of Ukraine for 2023-2026 "Stability, recovery and reconstruction". 2 421 6 Ukrainian Politics

коррупция Ukraine was removed from black list of countries that destroy fight against corruption - Council of Europe The Group of States of the Council of Europe Against Corruption (GRECO) has welcomed progress in preventing corruption against members of parliament, judges and prosecutors in Ukraine. 3 433 31 Society

рф,росія,обмеження,санкції Council of EU extended for one year sanctions against Russian Federation for recognizing "independence" of occupied territories of Ukraine The EU extended the sanctions against Russia introduced due to the war in Ukraine until February 24 next year. The corresponding decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union 848 4 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

рада,європи Council of Europe approves action plan for Ukraine with record funding of EUR 50 million The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted the Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026 with a record amount of funding of EUR 50 million. 2 870 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

навчання,зсу,британія European Union has officially launched training mission for 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers The European Union has officially launched a training mission for Ukrainian fighters. As part of the mission, up to 15,000 military personnel will be trained. 5 302 10 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyi to European Council: With Iranian drone attacks, Russia provokes a new wave of Ukrainian migration to EU countries. VIDEO Attacks by Russian cruise missiles and Iranian attack drones have destroyed more than a third of our energy infrastructure. Russia is also provoking a new wave of Ukrainian migration to EU countries. Russia’s terror against our energy facilities is aimed at creating as many problems with electricity and heat in Ukraine as possible this autumn and winter and at driving as many Ukrainians as possible to European countries. 3 004 25 Previously in trend: War

іран EU introduced anti-Iranian sanctions for supply of drones to Russia The EU Council approved sanctions against Iran for supplying drones that struck Ukraine. 9 112 39 World

мішель EU will continue to provide military support to Ukraine and help prepare for winter, - head of European Council Michel European Council President Charles Michel said that he strongly condemns the terrible and unacceptable strikes that Russia has inflicted on Kyiv and Ukraine. 1 351 1 War in Ukraine

вр,рада,верховна Verkhovna Rada called for creation of tribunal for Russian Federation Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution on appealing to the UN, parliaments and governments of its member states, the European Union, and the Council of Europe regarding the creation of a special international tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. 1 249 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

єс,євросоюз Council of EU approved macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in amount of 5 billion euros The Council of the EU officially decided to urgently provide Ukraine with 5 billion euros of additional macro-financial assistance. 1 220 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

рф,єс,євросоюз,санкції EU approved seventh package of sanctions against Russia The Council of the European Union approved the seventh package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. 14 282 35 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

рада,європи Russia uses Russian language as excuse for aggression against Ukraine - Council of Europe The Council of Europe declares the inadmissibility of Russia's use of the position of the Russian language as a minority language as a pretext for aggression against Ukraine. 4 255 19 Previously in trend: War

рада,європи Council of Europe does not recognize Russia's illegal occupation of Crimea The Council of Europe does not recognize Russia's illegal occupation of Crimea and condemns human rights violations on the peninsula. 2 788 7 World

нафта,ембарго Sixth package of EU sanctions provides for phasing out of Russian oil, - said Council of Europe Thus, the abandonment of crude oil will take 6 months, and for other refined products - 8 months. 3 422 17 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

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