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In October 2025, significant court-related events unfolded in Ukraine. Roman Nasirov, former head of the State Fiscal Service, received a six-year prison sentence from the High Anti-Corruption Court for unlawful decisions favoring companies linked to Oleksandr Onyshchenko. Meanwhile, the Pecherskyi District Court placed former Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov under 24-hour house arrest, suspecting him of official negligence leading to nine deaths. These cases reflect Ukraine's ongoing efforts to address corruption and enforce legal accountability within its borders. The legal ramifications extend internationally, as a US company faces obligations to reimburse over €17 million for a defense contract breach, exemplifying the interplay between domestic and foreign legal matters. Stay informed on these pivotal court proceedings shaping Ukraine's judicial landscape.

What are the charges against Roman Nasirov?

Roman Nasirov was found guilty by the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine for making unlawful decisions that benefited companies associated with former MP Oleksandr Onyshchenko. This verdict highlights the judiciary's tough stance on corruption and misuse of power.

Why is Hennadii Trukhanov under house arrest?

Former Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov remains under 24-hour house arrest due to charges of official negligence. He is suspected of actions that led to the tragic deaths of nine individuals, underscoring the importance of proper governance and responsibility in official duties.

What legal issues is a US company facing with Ukraine?

A US company is facing legal scrutiny in Ukraine after failing to fulfill a defense contract. They are required to reimburse Ukraine over €17 million, highlighting the contractual obligations and financial implications of international defense agreements.

What is the recent development in the Mahamedrasulov case?

The Pecherskyi District Court is evaluating the extension of the pre-trial investigation for NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov and his father. Allegations include high treason against Mahamedrasulov, illustrating the complex legal challenges faced by anti-corruption officials.

How are Ukrainian POWs being treated in Russian courts?

Ukrainian prisoners of war, captured and tried in Russia, face harsh sentencing under 'terrorism' charges. These legal proceedings are widely scrutinized, pointing to the difficult legal context for Ukrainian servicemen in international conflict zones.

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Suspected crime boss Yatsyshyn, detained in Zhytomyr region July 28, placed in pre-trial custody Suspected crime boss Yatsyshyn, detained in Zhytomyr region July 28, placed in pre-trial custody Koroliovskyi district court of Zhytomyr imposed 60-day pre-trial detention on suspected leader of Nikopol-based crime ring Yan Yatsyshyn. 3 343 12 Incidents

Yanukovych lawyers sabotage debate in his case through non-attendance, ask Supreme Court to change jurisdiction Yanukovych lawyers sabotage debate in his case through non-attendance, ask Supreme Court to change jurisdiction Defenders of Yanukovych – employees of Averlex law firm – failed to attend today's hearing of the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv, where the judicial debate was to begin. 7 707 21 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

"I do not plead guilty," - Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb in Russian court. PHOTO "I do not plead guilty," - Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb in Russian court. PHOTO The Russian Rostov-based court started hearing the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Pavlo Hryb today. 22 499 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Savchenko’s bail hearing postponed to July 13 - day when her pretrial custody expires Savchenko’s bail hearing postponed to July 13 - day when her pretrial custody expires Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district court postponed the hearing on the extension of pretrial restriction on MP Nadia Savchenko to July 13 - the day when the pretrial detention previously imposed against her expires. 15 215 53 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Russian army officer charged with involvement in conscript’s death asks for court’s indulgence given his participation in combat operations in Ukraine’s east Russian army officer charged with involvement in conscript’s death asks for court’s indulgence given his participation in combat operations in Ukraine’s east Oleg Leontyev, an officer of Russian military unit 32010 based in Moscow’s larger area, who is charged with involvement in the death of conscript Ilya Gorbunov, asked the judge of the Naro-Fominsk garrison military court to make a "favorable judgment" in his case so that he would be able to serve a tour of duty in Syria. 26 055 96 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

NABU dismisses case into false information submitted by NBU ex-Head Hontareva on her vacation in the Maldives NABU dismisses case into false information submitted by NBU ex-Head Hontareva on her vacation in the Maldives The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) dropped the inquiry filed into possible false information filed by ex-Head of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Valeria Hontareva. 39 910 190 Incidents

суд Yanukovych ex-body guard claims assassination attempt on runaway president was to be committed at Kharkiv summit Ukraine’s runaway ex-President Viktor Yanukovych was going to visit Congress of lawmakers of all levels in Kharkiv on Feb. 22, 2014. However, the then president's security service decided to cancel Yanukovych’s visit to the Congress after they were allegedly warned of plans to assassinate him. 16 484 70 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Police chief: dangerous criminals who stole millions of hryvnia from Kyiv businessmen released on bail Police chief: dangerous criminals who stole millions of hryvnia from Kyiv businessmen released on bail Kyiv-based court released on bail crime ring members who were arrested last August on robbery charges. 24 953 128 Incidents

боинг Ukraine treaty on MH17 trial approved by Dutch parliament On June 12, the Dutch MPs approved a treaty between the Netherlands and Ukraine to ease the possible prosecution of those responsible for downing MH17 flight, including trying suspects through video link. 18 819 64 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Odesa Mayor Trukhanov charged with embezzlement allowed to travel abroad, - lawyer Odesa Mayor Trukhanov charged with embezzlement allowed to travel abroad, - lawyer Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv lifted the ban on leaving the country imposed against Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov as part of pre-trial restriction. 32 917 106 Incidents

Russian court sentences Sushchenko to 12 years in high-security prison. PHOTO Russian court sentences Sushchenko to 12 years in high-security prison. PHOTO A correspondent for the Ukrainian Ukrinform news agency Roman Sushchenko was sentenced by a Moscow-based court to 12 years in a maximum security penal colony. 28 961 71 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Head of Kyiv-based Russian propaganda outlet Vyshynskyi renounces Ukrainian citizenship, appeals to Putin Head of Kyiv-based Russian propaganda outlet Vyshynskyi renounces Ukrainian citizenship, appeals to Putin Chief of Kyiv-based Russian RIA Novosti office Kyrilo Vyshynskyi, who had been detained on high treason charges May 15, announced renunciation of Ukrainian citizenship at a hearing of his case. 68 674 288 Incidents

Deadly car crash in Kharkiv: both Lexus and Volkswagen drivers violated traffic rules Deadly car crash in Kharkiv: both Lexus and Volkswagen drivers violated traffic rules Both drivers involved in the road traffic accident that claimed lives in Kharkiv in October 2017 violated traffic regulations: Olena Zaitseva ran a red light while Hennadii Dronov started moving when the light was on yellow. 53 531 263 Incidents

RIA Novosti-Ukraine Head Vyshynskyi charged with treason admits being Russian citizen. PHOTO RIA Novosti-Ukraine Head Vyshynskyi charged with treason admits being Russian citizen. PHOTO Head of RIA Novosti-Ukraine media outlet Kyrylo Vyshynskyi, who was detained on treason charges, admitted having passport of a Russian national. 11 395 48 Incidents

шуляк "Russian ‘peacekeepers’ were to conduct operation all across Ukraine," - Internal Troops ex-Commander Shuliak on Yanukovych’s request to Putin Stanyslav Shuliak who was Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops commander during Yanukovych tenure testified that Ukraine’s runaway ex-president asked Russia’s Putin to deploy ‘peacekeepers’ all across the country. 17 154 83 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Court leaves Savchenko in pretrial custody for another two months. PHOTOS Court leaves Savchenko in pretrial custody for another two months. PHOTOS Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv granted prosecutor's motion to extend for another 60 days the pretrial detention of MP Nadiia Savchenko charged with plotting acts of terror, coup d'etat, and overthrow of government. 41 376 169 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Savchenko trial: MP Melnychuk willing to stand surety for suspect, prosecutor requests pretrial custody extension. PHOTOS Savchenko trial: MP Melnychuk willing to stand surety for suspect, prosecutor requests pretrial custody extension. PHOTOS Today, the Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv continues hearing the motion of the prosecutor's office to extend pretrial detention of Nadiia Savchenko charged with plotting a terrorist attack, coup d'etat and overthrow of power. 46 137 100 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Court adjourns MP Savchenko’s trial for tomorrow after granting her public defender. PHOTOS Court adjourns MP Savchenko’s trial for tomorrow after granting her public defender. PHOTOS MP Nadiia Savchenko, who was charged with plotting armed coup and power seizure by means of a terrorist attack, will be defended by a free legal counsel Yulia Tkach. 26 152 53 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

MP Popov’s son gets five-year suspended sentence for robbery MP Popov’s son gets five-year suspended sentence for robbery Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv imposed a suspended sentence on lawmaker Ihor Popov’s son Bohdan and his friend Vladyslav Choban charged with robbing a store in Kyiv. 22 577 128 Incidents

The Hague Tribunal orders Russia to pay damages inflicted on Ukrainian companies by Crimea annexation The Hague Tribunal orders Russia to pay damages inflicted on Ukrainian companies by Crimea annexation The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a unanimous judgment that Russia is responsible for violating the rights of Ukrainian investors and should compensate their companies for damages from annexation of Crimea. 22 855 72 Economics

Yanukoych treason case: witness says Ukraine Yanukoych treason case: witness says Ukraine's runaway president used Russian aircraft to flee the country Ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych charged with high treason used Russian aircraft to move across Ukraine and then flee the country. 11 615 33 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

MP Nayyem outraged by pretrial restrictions imposed on his attackers MP Nayyem outraged by pretrial restrictions imposed on his attackers A member of Petro Poroshenko bloc parliamentary faction Mustafa Nayyem, who was attacked in downtown Kyiv on April 30, deems inadequate the pretrial restriction imposed on his attackers. 85 820 416 Previously in trend: Attack on MP Nayyem

No access inside Emergency Service HQ granted for reinstated agency chief Bochkovskyi charged with corruption No access inside Emergency Service HQ granted for reinstated agency chief Bochkovskyi charged with corruption Ex-Chairman of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service Serhii Bochkovskyi, who was reinstated by the court ruling on Thursday, has come to the agency headquarters and is trying to get access to the workplace. 31 262 102 Previously in trend: Arrest of State Emergency Service leadership

Ukraine Ukraine's fugitive ex-president tried to persuade Yarosh to keep his people away from Mezhyhiria and even succeeded once, - MP Dobkin at ex-president’s trial Being in Kharkiv during the events of February 2014, Yanukovych tried to negotiate with the then leader of the Right Sector Dmytro Yarosh that the Maidan activists did not enter the territory of Mezhyhiria mansion – the ex-president’s residence. 12 790 59 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Yanukovych knew of Russia Yanukovych knew of Russia's expansion in Ukraine, - prosecutors demonstrate declassified letter at ex-president’s trial. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) In January 2013, the then Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Ihor Kalinin, shred his concerns about the economic expansion and intervention of the Russian Federation in Ukraine with President Viktor Yanukovych. 7 999 27 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Naftohaz to seek seizure of Europe-based Gazprom assets, - Reuters Naftohaz to seek seizure of Europe-based Gazprom assets, - Reuters Deputy chief of Ukraine’s state-owned energy firm Naftohaz said Monday that the company will go to court to try to seize Gazprom’s assets in Europe after the Russian energy firm failed to make a payment ordered by an international tribunal. 17 203 55 Previously in trend: Gas War

PGO revokes motion on pretrial restriction against Bubenchyk, intends to serve him with new charge papers at 5 p.m. today. PHOTOS PGO revokes motion on pretrial restriction against Bubenchyk, intends to serve him with new charge papers at 5 p.m. today. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv started bail hearing of Euromaidan activist Ivan Bubenchyk charged with murder of Berkut soldiers on Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti in February 2014. 27 813 117 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Bubenchyk

Bubenchyk’s bail hearing rescheduled for Thursday Bubenchyk’s bail hearing rescheduled for Thursday The Pechersk district court of Kyiv scheduled the bail hearing of Euromaidan activist Ivan Bubenchyk for 10 a.m. on April 5. 11 771 36 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Bubenchyk

Court postpones bail hearing of activist Bubenchyk charged with murder of Berkut soldiers in 2014. PHOTOS Court postpones bail hearing of activist Bubenchyk charged with murder of Berkut soldiers in 2014. PHOTOS In connection with a motion to recuse the judge, Pechersk district court of Kyiv indefinitely postponed bail hearing of Maidan activist Ivan Bubenchyk charged with murder of two riot police officers on Feb. 20, 2014. 50 739 179 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Bubenchyk

Krysin provided with public defender, hearing of petition against his verdict in Veremii’s murder postponed to May 2. VIDEO Krysin provided with public defender, hearing of petition against his verdict in Veremii’s murder postponed to May 2. VIDEO The Kyiv Appeals Court was today to consider the motion filed by the prosecutor and the victims against Yurii Krysin’s verdict in the case of the murder of journalist Viacheslav Veremii during the Euromaidan. 8 582 29 Previously in trend: Murderer Yurii Krysin

Ill-famed Krysin remanded in pretrial custody on charges of Maidan activists’ torture. VIDEO Ill-famed Krysin remanded in pretrial custody on charges of Maidan activists’ torture. VIDEO On March 29, the Darnytskyi district court of Kyiv held preliminary hearing of the case of torture of the Maidan activists involving charges against Serhii Chemes and Yurii Krysin. 23 340 52 Previously in trend: Murderer Yurii Krysin

Savchenko trial: indictee in trident-decorated sweater calls Putin to release Ukrainian hostages. PHOTOS Savchenko trial: indictee in trident-decorated sweater calls Putin to release Ukrainian hostages. PHOTOS The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv today hears the case of MP Nadia Savchenko charged with “plotting military takeover by means of terror.” 73 448 437 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Russian court leaves journalist Sushchenko in custody for another six months, - lawyer Russian court leaves journalist Sushchenko in custody for another six months, - lawyer On the first day of preliminary hearings in the case of Ukrinform correspondent Roman Sushchenko, Moscow City Court has extended his arrest until Sept. 16. The journalist's lawyer intends to appeal against this ruling on Wednesday. 1 763 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Court starts holding Savchenko’s bail hearing. LIVE STREAM Court starts holding Savchenko’s bail hearing. LIVE STREAM The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv is holding a bail hearing for MP Nadia Savchenko charged with multiple offenses. 84 650 451 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Law enforcers requested 45 times more search warrants in 2017 compared to 2012 Law enforcers requested 45 times more search warrants in 2017 compared to 2012 118,884 requests to carry out searches at homes and other premises associated with suspects were filed to courts in 2017 (compared to 2,645 in 2012), and 257,744 motions to get temporary access to property and documents (with 10,152 in 2012). About 85 percent of such petitions were granted by the courts. 16 732 53 Incidents

Krysin fails to come to his trial, court rules to forcibly bring him to next hearing March 26. PHOTOS Krysin fails to come to his trial, court rules to forcibly bring him to next hearing March 26. PHOTOS Yurii Krysin charged with abducting and torturing activists in Kyiv in January-February 2014 did not show up at the hearing of his case by the Darnytskyi district court of Kyiv. 20 638 48 Previously in trend: Murderer Yurii Krysin

One of suspects in attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office remanded for two months. PHOTOS One of suspects in attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office remanded for two months. PHOTOS Oleksandr Biloborodko, a resident of Kropyvnytskyi charged with bomb attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office in Uzhhorod on Feb. 27 was placed in pretrial custody without right to be bailed out. The bail hearing of another suspect in the crime, Volodymyr Kondratenko, is underway in the Uzhhorod regional court. 7 171 14 Incidents

Court reissues arrest warrant for businessman Dyminskyi charged with causing deadly car crash, - PGO Court reissues arrest warrant for businessman Dyminskyi charged with causing deadly car crash, - PGO At the request of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), the Pechersk district court of Kyiv imposed pre-trial custody in absentia on Petro Dyminskyi suspected of causing fatal road traffic accident. 19 542 66 Previously in trend: Dyminskyi car accident

Krysin skips out hearing on appeal against his verdict in Veremii’s murder case. PHOTOS Krysin skips out hearing on appeal against his verdict in Veremii’s murder case. PHOTOS On March 1, Kyiv appeals court was to consider prosecutor and complainants’ appeal against the verdict for Yurii Krysin in the case of murder of journalist Viacheslav Veremii. 15 634 33 Previously in trend: Murderer Yurii Krysin

Russia Russia's Gazprom to pay Ukraine's Naftohaz $2.56B under Stockholm court ruling Naftohaz Ukrainy NJSC Wednesday won dispute with Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom at the Stockholm arbitration court. 91 917 466 Economics

Prosecutor Kravchenko: Upcoming Yanukovych’s press conference to be of much help to prosecution Prosecutor Kravchenko: Upcoming Yanukovych’s press conference to be of much help to prosecution Military prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko believes that former President Viktor Yanukovych will help the prosecution by holding a press conference in Moscow. 11 009 32 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

“50 prisoners have missing teeth, five have hepatitis, six made suicidal attempts,” – MP Iryna Herashchenko on prisoners released in latest swap “50 prisoners have missing teeth, five have hepatitis, six made suicidal attempts,” – MP Iryna Herashchenko on prisoners released in latest swap Many of those liberated from captivity of the Russian mercenaries in the Donbas have various diseases, injuries, and psychological traumas. 28 415 85 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases Prisoner swap

High Council of Justice convenes emergency meeting amidst interior minister’s intent to remove police protection from courts High Council of Justice convenes emergency meeting amidst interior minister’s intent to remove police protection from courts The meeting held on Feb. 19 was aimed at considering the court ruling to cut loose the person who shot and injured the police officer outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv on Feb. 15. 27 776 140 Incidents

Interior Minister Avakov set to remove police protection from courts Interior Minister Avakov set to remove police protection from courts Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov is outraged by the court's ruling to cut loose the individual who shot and injured the police officer outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv on Feb. 15. 65 270 389 Incidents

Unidentified person armed with ax crashed dozen cars near Solomianskyi court, - Judge Kytsiuk. PHOTOS Unidentified person armed with ax crashed dozen cars near Solomianskyi court, - Judge Kytsiuk. PHOTOS An unidentified person armed with an ax rushed into the courtyard of the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv and damaged a dozen cars. 55 275 274 Incidents

Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were arrested following clashes outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 23 542 61 Incidents

Anyone assaulting police officers to be detained, - top patrol policeman on clashes outside Solomianskyi court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Anyone assaulting police officers to be detained, - top patrol policeman on clashes outside Solomianskyi court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Chief of the Patrol Police Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine Yevhen Zhukov responded harshly to the attack on the law enforcement officers outside the building of the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov on Thursday, Feb. 15. 77 389 405 Incidents

Odesa Mayor Trukhanov bailed out pending trial Odesa Mayor Trukhanov bailed out pending trial Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv cut Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov loose as Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction MP Dmytro Holubov stood surety for him. 75 675 374 Incidents

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