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Recent court proceedings have cast a spotlight on critical military and political cases, shaping the judicial landscape. The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv recently detained the Director of Pavlohrad Chemical Plant Leonid Shyman in connection with the case of 120,000 faulty mortar shells. Concurrently, two former Defense Ministry officials face pre-trial detention, accused of misconduct related to the same case. High-profile political figures also face judicial scrutiny, with Viktor Yanukovych receiving a lengthy sentence for inciting military desertion. Meanwhile, espionage and international legal issues continue to emerge with Ukrainian servicemen and agents accused of crossing legal boundaries in Russia. These court decisions underscore the ongoing legal battles playing out on both a national and international stage, emphasizing the complexities of justice in wartime and peace.

What are the consequences for military officials involved in faulty arms production?

The Shevchenkivskyi Court recently detained the Director of Pavlohrad Chemical Plant, Leonid Shyman, for his role in the faulty mortar shells case. Along with him, former Defense Ministry officials face detention without bail, reflecting strict judicial measures against negligence and misconduct in military affairs.

How have court rulings impacted former President Viktor Yanukovych?

Viktor Yanukovych has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by Ukrainian courts for inciting military personnel to desert, showcasing the ongoing legal repercussions he faces post-presidency for his actions during his tenure.

What are the legal outcomes for espionage-related crimes in Ukraine?

Espionage cases have seen significant judicial action. Recently, a Russian agent involved in a potential missile attack in Ukraine was sentenced to 15 years, underpinning the severe penalties associated with espionage and national security threats.

How do courts handle cases of political dissent in Ukraine?

Ukrainian courts actively address political dissent, as evidenced by the extension of house arrests and the detentions related to illegal political activities. Such measures reflect a vigorous approach to maintaining political order and addressing alleged misconduct.

What repercussions do international legal disputes have on Ukrainian relations with Russia?

International legal conflicts, such as the sentencing of Ukrainian pilots and servicemen in Russia, highlight the ongoing tensions and legal battles stemming from geopolitical strife. These rulings often mirror broader political disagreements and humanitarian concerns.

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collaborator Entrepreneur from Kupiansk who set up Internet for occupiers in 2022 to be tried According to the investigation, during the occupation of Kupiansk by the Russian armed forces in 2022, a local entrepreneur who provided wired and wireless telecommunications services began to help the Russian invaders. 1 057 11 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Preventive measure against Sternenko’s attacker Would-be assassin of Sternenko remanded in custody until June 29. VIDEO A suspect in the attempted murder of volunteer Serhii Sternenko has been placed in pre-trial detention 16 102 192 Previously in trend: Attack on Sternenko

The director of the Pavlohrad Chemical Plant, Leonid Shyman, has been taken into custody. 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. 3 618 16 Previously in trend: Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Court arrests two former Defense Ministry employees in case involving supply of faulty mortar shells Case of 120,000 faulty mortar shells: court orders detention of two former Defense Ministry officials without bail The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed pre-trial detention without the option of bail on Mykhailo Shkurenko, former head of a Defense Ministry military representative office, and Yurii Yaretsko, head of a quality control group. 1 452 8 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Yanukovych received 15 years in absentia Yanukovych received second sentence in Ukrainian court: 15 years’ imprisonment for inciting military personnel of Department of State Protection of Ukraine to desertion, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, the fourth President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, and the former Deputy Head of the State Protection Department of Ukraine, the Head of the Presidential Security Service, were sentenced. 3 152 34

Druz Court extended arrest of Chief Psychiatrist of AFU Druz until June 15 with bail set at UAH 49 million The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended until June 15 the measure of restraint in the form of detention for the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, with the possibility of bail in excess of UAH 49 million. 896 6 Previously in trend: Case of Chief Psychiatrist of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Druz

Moscow court sentences Ukrainian soldier Russian court has sentenced Ukrainian serviceman, captured in Kursk region, to 15 years in prison On April 21, 2025, the 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow sentenced Ukrainian serviceman Serhii Yeremieiev to 15 years in prison for participating in the Kursk operation. 1 240 5 Previously in trend: Court cases against Ukrainians in Russia

sentence SSU: Russian agent who prepared missile attack in Cherkasy region to spend 15 years in prison Another FSB agent who spied in the Cherkasy region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property based on the SSU evidence base. 626 0 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Ex-commander of 155th Brigade Riumshyn remanded in custody 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. 954 6 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Russian prisoner 16 years in high-security colony: for first time in Russia, military man is tried for voluntarily surrendering to Armed Forces of Ukraine In Russia, the state prosecution has requested 16 years in a maximum security colony for Russian serviceman Roman Ivanishin, who is accused of voluntary surrender to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for the first time in Russia. 13 472 32 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Case against occupier

Fatal beating of young woman in Bukovyna: 18-year-old suspect placed in custody without bail Fatal beating of young woman in Bukovyna: 18-year-old suspect placed in custody without bail Court orders custody without bail for 18-year-old suspect in fatal beating of his 27-year-old girlfriend in Hlyboka, Chernivtsi Region 8 486 31 Previously in trend: Domestic abuse

Seven Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kursk region sentenced in Russia Russia "sentences" seven Ukrainian POWs to 15–17 years in prison, including "Aidar" fighter A military court in Russia has "sentenced" seven Ukrainian servicemen, who were captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region, to prison terms ranging from 15 to 17 years. 2 551 7 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia

prison colony Teenager sentenced to 6.5 years in prison in occupied Donetsk over alleged cooperation with SSU In occupied Donetsk, the so-called "Supreme Court of the DPR" sentenced a 17-year-old resident of Dokuchaievsk to 6 years and 6 months in prison for "high treason." 1 340 11

A spy from Mykolaiv Russian agent who spied on Defense Forces’ warships in Mykolaiv sentenced to 12 years – SSU. PHOTO A Russian informant who gathered intelligence on Ukrainian Defense Forces near the Black Sea has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, based on evidence collected by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 971 4 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Roman Chervinskyi’s passport returned to him Court has returned Chervinskyi’s foreign passport to him – lawyer Hloba The Court ruled to return Roman Chervinsky's passport to him. Earlier, the control measure was removed from him. 6 208 29 Previously in trend: Cases against Chervinskyi

U.S. President Donald Trump Trump on Le Pen’s sentence: "Very much like our country" US President Donald Trump, commenting on the ban on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running for president for five years after her conviction for embezzlement of European Parliament funds, compared the trial to the trials against him in 2024. 3 580 40 Previously in trend: the sentence of Marine Le Pen in France

Trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russian Federation Russia violates international humanitarian law by issuing illegal sentences on Ukrainian defenders - Lubinets The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets sent official letters to the UN and the ICRC to record violations of international humanitarian law by Russia. 669 5 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia

Man convicted in Chernihiv for shouting in support of Russia Man shouted pro-Russian slogans during moment of silence in Chernihiv, receives 4 years of probation – media On March 26, the Desnianskyi District Court of Chernihiv passed a verdict in the case of a 41-year-old man who shouted pro-Russian slogans during a moment of silence at the memorial stele to fallen soldiers earlier this year. 3 907 38 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

Azov’s trial in Rostov From 13 to 23 years in prison: 24 Azov fighters were sentenced in Russia, 11 in absentia because they had already been released during exchange The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has announced the verdict in the case of 24 Azov Brigade fighters. They were sentenced to 13 to 23 years in prison. 2 682 11

Mykola Tyshchenko’s house arrest extended Tyshchenko’s case: house arrest extended for "Servant of People" The Babushkinskyi District Court granted the prosecutor's request to extend the preventive measures in the form of round-the-clock house arrest to People's Deputy Tyshchenko and former police officer Pysarenko. 821 13 Previously in trend: Tyshchenko’s case

Colonel Lapin remanded in custody until 17 May Colonel Lapin remanded in custody until 17 May The former commander of the 415th separate rifle battalion, Colonel Illia Lapin, was left in custody until 17 May 2025. 2 929 12 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals Inadequate defence of Kharkiv region in May 2024

Elon Musk US court rules that Musk’s decision to shut down USAID was probably unconstitutional A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE) may have used several unconstitutional powers to eliminate the US Agency for International Development (USAID). 6 005 33 Previously in trend: USAID closure

Case on attack on Schemes at Ukreximbank closed Attack on Schemes’ journalists at "Ukreximbank": court closes proceedings The Kyiv Court of Appeal has closed the proceedings in the case of the attack on Schemes' journalists at Ukreximbank in autumn 2021 due to the expiration of the terms of prosecution of former head of the state-owned bank Yevhen Metzher, former director of the bank security department Ihor Telbizov and former head of the internal security department Oleh Osipov. 6 176 50 Previously in trend: Attack on Schemes’ journalists at Ukreximbank

Desecration of Sich Riflemen graves in Stryi Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for desecration of 59 graves of Sich Riflemen and UGA soldiers - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A resident of Stryi district was sentenced to 9 years in prison for desecrating 59 graves of Sich Riflemen and UGA soldiers. He committed the crime in 2021 on the territory of the old cemetery in Stryi. 4 642 32

Russian Federation condemns Ukrainians Szymanski and Morozov for plans to drop dirty bomb Two Ukrainian pilots convicted by Russian "court": they allegedly planned to drop "dirty bomb" in Bryansk region In Russia, a "court" sentenced Ukrainian pilots Oleksandr Morozov and Dmytro Shymanskyi, who were accused of planning to use a "dirty bomb" in the Bryansk region, allegedly on the instructions of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. They were sentenced to 26 and 22 years in prison. 7 552 25 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia claims of a dirty bomb

USAID headquarters closed in Washington, DC Court orders Trump administration to restore USAID funding by 27 February District Judge Amir Ali of the District of Columbia ordered the administration of US President Donald Trump to resume payments to non-profit organisations that received funds from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) by midnight on 27 February. 9 817 46

The 2014 Maidan cases: investigation against Yanukovych Maidan shootings: Preparatory hearing in case against Yanukovych and security forces has been delayed since June 2024 Since June 2024, the Brovary City District Court has been holding a preparatory hearing in the case against former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and security forces on charges of organizing the dispersal and shooting of activists on February 18-20, 2014, on the Maidan. The case is being delayed. 1 188 14 Previously in trend: Maidan crackdown Investigation of crimes against Maidan

USAID headquarters closed in Washington, DC US federal court halts USAID funding freeze – media A federal judge has temporarily lifted the freeze on funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which led to serious disruptions in international aid programs. 2 493 21

Dmytro Koziura was sent to custody until April 11 Head of SSU Anti-Terrorist Headquarters Koziura remanded in custody until April 11 Shevchenkivskyi District Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on the head of the SSU Anti-Terrorist Center Dmytro Koziura in the form of detention until April 11. 3 058 11

Maliuk detained Koziura. Preventive measure is being imposed on him Pre-trial restraint is imposed on Head of SSU Anti-Terrorist Headquarters Koziura A hearing has begun in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi District Court to choose a measure of restraint against the head of the SSU Anti-Terrorist Headquarters, Dmytro Kozyura, who was detained the day before for spying for the Russian Federal Security Service. 3 225 34

Murder of Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau: Russian pleads guilt Murder of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany: Russian suspect pleads guilty In Munich, Germany, a 58-year-old Russian citizen is on trial for the murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in the city of Murnau in April 2024. During the trial, the Russian pleaded guilty. 7 116 46

rape, abuse Court sentences rapists of 14-year-old girl in Zakarpattia to 6 years in prison The Volovets District Court of Zakarpattia region has passed a verdict in the case of rape of a minor girl. 5 078 15

Former People’s Artist to be tried for collaboration and support of Russian aggression She supported and justified Russia: former People’s Artist of Ukraine and former People’s Deputy from Party of Regions, Povalii, to be tried – Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Prosecutors of the Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor's Office have submitted to court an indictment against former the People`s Deputy from the banned Party of Regions and People's Artist of Ukraine Taisiia Povalii for collaboration. 8 269 49

Court of Appeal to consider Riumshyn’s case Kyiv Court of Appeal to hold hearing in case of former 155th Brigade commander Riumshyn The Kyiv Court of Appeal will hold a hearing in the case of Colonel Dmytro Ryumshyn today. 1 075 8 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Court imposes a preventive measure on People’s Deputy Bondariev Court releases People’s Deputy Bondariev, suspected of organizing illegal border crossing, on his personal recognisance. PHOTO The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed a personal commitment as a measure of restraint on People`s Deputy Kostiantyn Bondariev, suspected of organising an illegal border crossing. 13 463 28

Suspect in the murder of a military TCR Murder of TCR serviceman in Poltava region: second suspect arrested Pyriatyn District Court imposed a pre-trial restraint on two men involved in the murder of a serviceman of the Poltava Regional TCR and SS. The court took both men into custody without the right to be released on bail. 9 098 82

suspect, detention Suspect in murder of TCR serviceman in Poltava region is remanded in custody without bail On Monday, 3 February, the Pyriatyn District Court of Poltava Region remanded a suspect in the murder of a TCR serviceman in custody without bail. 4 609 79

Trump did not mention Ukraine in his inaugural speech US court blocks Trump’s decision to suspend funding for non-profit organisations - AP US federal judge Lauren Alihan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans to US non-profit organisations. 11 772 61

Dnipro court rechooses a measure of restraint for Mykola Tyshchenko on January 27 "Servant of People" Tyshchenko sent to round-the-clock house arrest for 2 months: he joined meeting online On January 27, a court in Dnipro rechosed a preventive measure for People's Deputy from the Servant of the People party Mykola Tyshchenko in the case of beating former Kraken fighter Dmytro Mazokha. 1 959 15

Ex-commander of OTG Kharkiv Yurii Halushkin is placed under arrest I am ready to fight for Ukraine even in position of ordinary soldier to preserve my honor - General Halushkin The former commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group, Yurii Halushkin, believes that the current trials may affect the resolve of other commanders at the front. 11 025 79 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Hnezdilov released from liability for AWOL Soldier Hnezdilov, who publicly went for AWOL, released from criminal liability. VIDEO A soldier of the 56th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade, Serhii Hnezdilov, who publicly left the unit without permission in September 2024, was released from criminal liability by the court. 11 641 42

Former commander of the 155th Brigade Dmytro Riumshyn was taken into custody on January 22 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. 6 592 27 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

involved in beating of 12-year-old girl in Bila Tserkva Beating of 12-year-old girl in Bila Tserkva: court remanded juvenile in custody for 2 months. PHOTO The court imposed a preventive measure on a minor for torturing and extorting money from a 12-year-old child in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region. 10 837 24

Soldier who had lost his arm in war came to support Riumshyn Veteran Leshyi, who had lost his arm in war against Russia came to court to support ex-combatant Riumshyn. VIDEO A soldier who had lost his arm at the front came to the court hearing against the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Dmytro Riumshyn, to express support from all the soldiers of the 231st TDF battalion. 8 823 27 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Pre-trial restrictions are being imposed on former Brigade Commander Riumshyn Pre-trial restriction to be imposed on former Brigade Commander of 155th Brigade Riumshyn: court hearing will be closed. VIDEO Kyiv's Pecherskyi District Court imposes a pre-trial restraint on former commander of 155th Brigade Dmytro Riumshyn. 1 976 4

Penalties for incorrect registration of logbooks in Armed Forces of Ukraine Officer of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Rivne region found guilty of negligence in registration of logbooks - media The Kostopil District Court of Rivne region considered a case of improper processing of official documents by the chief of communications of one of the battalions. 27 387 43

high treason of a commercial court judge 3 billion of Ukraine’s non-existent debt to Russian Defense Ministry: Kyiv Commercial Court Judge is served with notice of suspicion of treason. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office served a notice of suspicion to a judge of the Kyiv Commercial Court and former senior officials. 168 546 83

Trump delivered the verdict Unconditional discharge: Trump deliver verdict in Daniels bribery case Today, on January 10, US President-elect Donald Trump delivered the verdict to unconditional discharge in the case of hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels. 13 719 171