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Court-related news remains a hot topic in Ukraine as various high-profile cases unfold. Indictments have been filed against officials involved in a UAV procurement scheme, while Russian activist Daria Kozyreva, previously convicted in her home country, has been released. In Kyiv, the court extends custody for MP Nestor Shufrych, suspected of treason. Meanwhile, legal proceedings arise from a medical fraud in Lviv, with three doctors facing trial. The global spotlight also shines on the trial of Yurii Nazarenko in the US for creating a fake ID website. These events highlight the pressing issues of corruption, political strife, and international judicial cooperation.

What is the significance of the court cases involving UAV procurement in Ukraine?

The indictment in the UAV procurement case highlights systemic issues in defense procurement, focusing on misappropriation and corruption in city council departments and private entities. Accountability in such cases is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring the efficient use of defense resources, particularly amid ongoing conflict situations.

Why was Daria Kozyreva released and how did her court case impact Russia-Ukraine relations?

Daria Kozyreva was released after a conviction for supporting Ukraine through Shevchenko’s poetry, reflecting Russia's stringent stance on dissent. Her release potentially marks a diplomatic gesture amidst current tensions, illustrating the complexities of cultural expression and political freedoms within international law frameworks.

How has the Ukrainian judiciary responded to corruption involving fake medical certificates?

The Ukrainian judiciary is taking rigorous action against corruption by prosecuting cases where medical certificates were falsified to evade military service. This reflects broader efforts to curb corruption, uphold the law, and ensure accountability within medical and governmental institutions across Ukraine.

What are the implications of international trials involving Ukrainian citizens?

International trials, such as that of Yurii Nazarenko in the US, underscore global collaboration in combating cybercrime and identity fraud. These cases can enhance legal frameworks for cross-border crime while emphasizing the importance of international law in upholding justice beyond national borders.

What does the extended custody of MP Shufrych signify for Ukraine’s political landscape?

The extended detention of MP Nestor Shufrych underlines the scrutiny facing Ukrainian politicians amid allegations of treason. This case could signify growing political tensions and serves as a critical measure in addressing corruption within Ukraine's legislative bodies to strengthen democratic governance.

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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. 53 602 263 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. 11 470 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. 17 211 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. 41 447 169 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. 46 174 100 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. 26 209 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. 22 634 128 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. 22 918 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. 11 675 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. 85 882 416 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. 31 297 102 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. 12 849 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. 8 049 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. 17 260 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. 27 872 117 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. 11 823 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. 50 779 179 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. 8 621 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. 23 411 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.” 73 502 437 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. 1 818 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. 84 692 451 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. 16 790 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. 20 704 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. 7 214 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. 19 593 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. 15 671 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. 91 980 466 Economics

“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. 28 462 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. 27 812 140 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. 65 422 389 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. 55 309 274 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. 23 590 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. 77 481 405 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. 75 735 374 Incidents

Police officer shot and injured in clash outside Solomianskyi court choosing preventive measure for Trukhanov. PHOTOS+VIDEO Police officer shot and injured in clash outside Solomianskyi court choosing preventive measure for Trukhanov. PHOTOS+VIDEO A policeman received a gunshot wound during a clash outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv as its judges were imposing a pre-trial restriction against Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 24 904 72 Incidents

Former Russian MP Ponomarev: If resistance was offered in Crimea, it wouldn’t be annexed, no war would be waged in Donbas Former Russian MP Ponomarev: If resistance was offered in Crimea, it wouldn’t be annexed, no war would be waged in Donbas Former State Duma Deputy Ilya Ponomarev says that it would be possible to prevent occupation of Crimea and the Donbas if Ukraine resisted Russia's aggressive actions in 2014. 45 842 291 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Trial against Yanukovych

“LPR” militant gets almost 4.5 years in prison for fighting against Ukrainian troops, - SBU. PHOTOS “LPR” militant gets almost 4.5 years in prison for fighting against Ukrainian troops, - SBU. PHOTOS A member of the terrorist organization “Luhansk People’s Republic” also known as “LPR” was sentenced to four years and five months in prison under criminal case investigated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 24 877 91 Incidents

Court cancels pre-trial electronic monitoring of MP Poliakov, - lawyer Court cancels pre-trial electronic monitoring of MP Poliakov, - lawyer Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to cease electronic tracking of Ukrainian MP, a member of the People’s Front faction Maksym Poliakov. 18 399 66 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

Lawmakers stand surety for activists charged with arson attack on chapel illegally built in downtown Kyiv Lawmakers stand surety for activists charged with arson attack on chapel illegally built in downtown Kyiv The Kyiv-based appeals court has overturned the decision of the Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv to place in pre-trial detention Oleksandr Horban, an architect who allegedly attempted to set on fire a metal door of the chapel illegally constructed by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate over the ruins of the Church of the Tithes in the heart of the Ukrainian capital city. 28 622 84 Kyiv News

Pro-Russian activist Kromskoi gets eight years in prison with confiscation of property Pro-Russian activist Kromskoi gets eight years in prison with confiscation of property The court interpreted plea of not guilty entered by Anti-Maidan activist Ihnat Kromskoi better known as Topaz as an attempt to avoid responsibility. 24 870 111 Incidents

Anti-Maidan activist Topaz facing 15 years in jail with confiscation of property expects his verdict today Anti-Maidan activist Topaz facing 15 years in jail with confiscation of property expects his verdict today The Kharkiv-based court is to pass a verdict on anti-Maidan activist Ihnat Kromskoi also known as Topaz. 19 677 72 Incidents

Prosecutors failed to remove State Audit Service Chief Havrylova from office Prosecutors failed to remove State Audit Service Chief Havrylova from office Lidia Havrylova, the head of the State Audit Service of Ukraine charged with illicit enrichment, will continue occupying her post during the pre-trial investigation. 16 079 53 Incidents

Kyiv appeals court places Saakashvili under night-time house arrest Kyiv appeals court places Saakashvili under night-time house arrest Georgia’s former president, Leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party Mikheil Saakashvili was placed under house arrest by Kyiv’s court of appeal. 36 732 204 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili

Russian mercenary Ageev captured in Donbas gets 10-year sentence, - lawyer Russian mercenary Ageev captured in Donbas gets 10-year sentence, - lawyer The court in the government-controlled part of the Luhansk region passed a guilty verdict against Russian serviceman Viktor Ageev sentencing him to 10 years in prison. 28 517 133 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

State Audit Service chief charged with profiteering released on personal recognizance State Audit Service chief charged with profiteering released on personal recognizance Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv released Lidia Havrylova, chief of the State Audit Service recently indicted on charges of illicit enrichment, on personal recognizance until March 25. 26 398 80 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Prosecutor general: 1,692 out of 9,425 officials charged with corruption convicted last year, only 107 got prison terms Prosecutor general: 1,692 out of 9,425 officials charged with corruption convicted last year, only 107 got prison terms In 2017, Ukrainian courts convicted less than 1,700 out of 9,425 officials caught while receiving bribes whereas the overwhelming majority received suspended sentences. 32 878 152 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Court passes no verdict to General Nazarov, orders complementary expert examination in case of downed Il-76 air carrier. PHOTOS Court passes no verdict to General Nazarov, orders complementary expert examination in case of downed Il-76 air carrier. PHOTOS Lawyer of the air crash victims’ relatives Vitalii Pohosian says the examination may last up to six months. 13 302 37 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

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