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Recent court actions in Ukraine reveal a range of significant legal decisions. A Russian court sentenced Mariupol defender Valerii Yeremeiev to 22 years, intensifying the tension over fictitious charges. Meanwhile, NABU detective Viktor Husarov was released from detention and placed under house arrest, highlighting ongoing judicial processes. The case against Ihor Kolomoisky was adjourned again, maintaining public interest in high-profile cases. The Pecherskyi District Court approved a plea bargain for MP Khrystenko concerning treason charges. These developments showcase the intricate network of law and justice impacting Ukraine's socio-political landscape, with each case reflecting broader themes of accountability and international legal challenges.

What are the recent major developments in Ukrainian courts?

Recent court activities in Ukraine include the sentencing of Mariupol defender Valerii Yeremeiev to 22 years by a Russian court for alleged crimes. Additionally, NABU detective Viktor Husarov's preventive measure was changed to house arrest, and delays in the Kolomoisky trial continue. The Pecherskyi District Court approved a plea bargain for MP Khrystenko. These highlight ongoing legal battles and political pressures in Ukraine.

How is the international community reacting to the case of Valerii Yeremeiev?

The international community has expressed concern over the sentence given to Mariupol defender Valerii Yeremeiev by a Russian court, which many view as a politically motivated action. Human rights organizations and several foreign governments have criticized the decision, calling for greater scrutiny and diplomatic interventions to address perceived injustices.

What are the implications of the changing preventive measure for NABU detectives?

The adjustment of NABU detective Viktor Husarov's preventive measure from detention to house arrest signifies a shift in how certain high-profile cases are managed. This decision might influence future legal proceedings involving law enforcement personnel under investigation, potentially affecting both domestic policies and public opinion.

Why is the Kolomoisky trial facing repeated delays?

The trial of Ihor Kolomoisky is experiencing continuous delays due to various procedural setbacks, such as unexplained absences of key figures like judges. These interruptions feed speculation about the trial's political sensitivities and the complexities involved in handling prominent figures accused of significant wrongdoing in Ukraine's judicial system.

What were the charges against MP Khryshtenko in his plea bargain?

MP Fedir Khrystenko was involved in a plea bargain with the Pecherskyi District Court after being accused of high treason. The agreement suggests cooperation with legal entities against a backdrop of tension related to national security and legal accountability, hinting at intricate political maneuvers within Ukraine's legislative framework.

How might legal decisions in Ukraine affect international relations?

The legal decisions, especially those involving international stakeholders or charges perceived as politically motivated, have a profound impact on Ukraine's diplomatic relations. Cases like the sentencing of Ukrainian defenders by Russian courts or accusations against Ukrainian nationals abroad often result in heightened diplomatic talks and influence foreign policy strategies.

What is the status of the plea bargain involving MP Khryshtenko?

The Pecherskyi District Court's approval of a plea bargain for MP Khryshtenko marks a pivotal moment in the judicial proceedings against him. Such agreements usually involve negotiations where the accused may cooperate in exchange for reduced sentences, reflecting judicial strategies in addressing complex political crimes.

How does the court handle cases against security service members in Ukraine?

Court cases involving security service members in Ukraine are carefully managed to balance state security and justice. This often involves intricate legal maneuvers, as seen in the NABU detective's case, where changing the preventive measure to house arrest underscores the challenging intersection of law, order, and public scrutiny.

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суд судья кицюк Court extends house arrest of Ukraine's former tax chief Nasirov. PHOTO The court has granted a request of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) and extended the preventive measure imposed against suspended State Fiscal Service chief Roman Nasirov for two more months. 18 471 26 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

сорокин Court places Skhidnyi Plant CEO Sorokin under pre-trial night-time house arrest. PHOTO Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv placed Director of Skhidnyi (Eastern) Mineral Processing Plant Oleksandr Sorokin under night-time house arrest pending trial. 8 309 42 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

татары крымские зейтуллаев Russian court sentences Crimean Tatar Zeitullaiev to 12 years in prison. PHOTO The North Caucasus military district court has sentenced Crimean Tatar Ruslan Zeitullaiev to 12 years in prison. 22 151 36 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Court extends pre-trial detention for five ex-Berkut soldiers charged with murder of Maidan activists Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv extended pre-trial detention for five former members of Berkut riot police who were charged with mass murder of Euromaidan activists. 3 005 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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перелома Person of interest in 'Martynenko case,' Pereloma bailed out by Ukrainian MPs First Deputy Chairman of Naftohaz executive board Serhii Pereloma, person of interest in the 'Martynenko case', was bailed out by Ukrainian MPs. 24 256 182 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

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мартыненко Court chooses preventive measure against Martynenko. VIDEO Today, the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv continued to consider the petition of the prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office about a preventive measure against former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko. 14 618 40 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Roman Seleznev sentenced to 27 years in prison in US hacking case, - Daily Mail The son of a Russian lawmaker was sentenced on Friday by a U.S. federal court to 27 years in prison after being convicted of hacking into U.S. small businesses and financial institutions, causing more than $169 million in damages. 32 639 161 World

суд мартыненко Hearing on Martynenko case postponed until April 22 A hearing to choose a preventive measure against former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko was postponed to 10 a.m., April 22. 8 891 31 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Martynenko case: Court rejects challenge of Judge Bobrovnyk The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has overturned a challenge of Judge Bobrovnyk in the hearing to choose a preventive measure against former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko. 5 817 60 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Il-76 case: General Nazarov appeals court's verdict General Viktor Nazarov has appealed the court's ruling finding him guilty of the crash of Il-76 military carrier and sentencing him to seven years in prison. 4 429 82 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

амку AMCU willing to seize Gazprom's property in Kyiv. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) A motion to initiate enforcement proceedings to recover penalties from Gazprom has been filed with the Department of State Executive Service of Ukraine's Justice Ministry. 20 262 23 Ukrainian Politics

суд "Zeitullaiev brought to court. He can't take part in debate, feels fatigue," - journalist. PHOTO He does not intend to quit starvation despite being asked to at a remand facility. 21 811 29 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

мартыненко NABU requests pre-trial detention or 300M hryvnia bail for Martynenko, - lawyer The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) requests the court to place ex-MP Mykola Martynenko in pre-trial detention with the right to post 300 million hryvnia ($11,236,000) in bail. 17 389 101 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

стрельба беркут грушевского Two charged Berkut fighters continue serving in National Police, - PGO Andrii Khandrykin and Volodymyr Riiako, former servicemen of Kharkiv Berkut riot police unit, still serve in the Kharkiv National Police department. 11 741 51 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

гаага ICJ orders Russia to refrain from attacks on Mejlis and restrictions on educational rights of ethnic Ukrainians The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) has upheld the introduction of provisional measures against the Russian Federation to protect national minorities in Crimea. 68 107 264 Previously in trend: Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague

роман насиров Data on $2M embezzlement case discovered at Nasirov's house An extract from the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations of Ukraine containing information on a probe into appropriation of $2 million allocated by the U.S. government for the reform of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) was found at Roman Nasirov's house. 56 244 78 Ukrainian Politics

ICJ recognizes jurisdiction in Ukraine v. Russia case, passes interim ruling The International Court of Justice passed an interim decision in the case of Ukraine v. Russia recognizing its jurisdiction to hear this case. 31 050 106 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Court lifts seizure of Nasirov's domestic passport However, Ukraine's suspended chief taxman Roman Nasirov will not get the document back since there is another court ruling ordering its surrender. 26 592 98 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

насиров Nasirov didn't show up for appeals hearing regarding impounded belongings Dismissed chief of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine Roman Nasirov didn't show up in the court for the appeal hearing regarding his personal belongings impounding. 10 650 35 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

I believe judges in UN court heard us. We must be optimistic, - Deputy FM Zerkal Ukraine's Foreign Ministry hopes the judges of the International Court of the United Nations have ruled to protect human rights. 8 638 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

петренко Loads of new evidence of Kremlin crimes filed with ICJ, - Minister Petrenko Kyiv has referred new facts of the Kremlin's crimes against Ukraine to the United Nations International Court of Justice in The Hague. 18 917 68 Previously in trend: Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague

крым Two more Crimean Tatars detained in Russia-occupied peninsula. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian security forces detained two more Muslims after the morning raids on Crimean Tatars' homes in occupied Bakhchysarai. 8 913 22 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

мвд нацгвардия Cabinet instructs law enforcers to provide security to courthouses Ukrainian government has instructed the National Police and the National Guard to provide security to all courthouses across the country. 33 370 222 Incidents

шевченко торнадо Tornado's commander Onyshchenko sentenced to 11 years in prison The Obolon district court has announced a verdict against former fighters of the disbanded Interior Ministry Tornado Company. 82 427 327 Ukrainian Politics

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торнадо Tornado soldiers brought to Kyiv court. PHOTOS Fighters of the disbanded Interior Ministry’s Tornado Company have been brought to Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv. 10 923 8 Incidents

Court to announce verdict for Tornado Company fighters tomorrow April 7 at 10 a.m., Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv will start announcing its verdict in the case of former fighters of disbanded Tornado Special Purpose Company. 6 659 34 Incidents

фемида UK court rejects full trial in case of Ukraine's $3B debt to Russia as Kyiv has no “justiciable defence” London's High Court has ruled March 29 that it would not be right for a $3bn bond case brought by Russia against Ukraine to proceed to full trial as Kyiv failed to present a court-ready defense. 75 057 217 Economics

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суд назаров Full text of verdict against General Nazarov in Il-76 case. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) On March 27, the Pavlohrad city court found Major General Viktor Nazarov guilty of the death of Ukrainian paratroopers killed after an Il-76 transport plane was shot out of sky over Luhansk in 2014 and sentenced to seven years in prison. 19 620 48 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

Absurd allegations that have nothing to do with reality or common sense, - Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry on Russian arrest warrant for Yatseniuk The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed indignation over the decision made by the Russian court on Feb. 21, 2017 to try in absentia Ukrainian politician Arsenii Yatseniuk (Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016) and issue international arrest warrant for him. 23 420 206 Ukrainian Politics

Kyiv's Obolonskyi district court to try Yanukovych The Appeals Court of Kyiv has instructed the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv to hear the treason case against former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. 1 517 5 Ukrainian Politics

Sanctions against Rosneft valid, EU top court says Europe's top court in Luxembourg on Tuesday upheld European Union sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, including on its largest oil group Rosneft, in a ruling that asserts the court's jurisdiction over the bloc's foreign policy. 5 614 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Gen. Nazarov not to reimburse 29M hryvnia for downed aircraft so far, victim party lawyer says It is the Defense Ministry who should file a lawsuit against General Viktor Nazarov to make him compensate 29 million hryvnia for the Il-76 aircraft downed by the terrorists over his negligence. 10 835 83 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

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порошенко Ukraine needs rule of law, not mob rule, - Poroshenko The rule of law should prevail in Ukraine. Putting pressure on judges must come to an end. 49 396 529 Ukrainian Politics

харьков Four individuals involved in attack on Kharkiv Regional State Administration building in April 2014 get suspended sentences Judge Viktoria Cherednyk considered the facts that the accused had minor children, and were positively assessed by their neighbors and relatives as sufficient to mitigate their punishment. 45 961 208 Oddities

назаров Il-76 case: General Nazarov pleads not guilty, lawyers seek acquittal The defense of Major General Victor Nazarov, accused of the death of 49 Ukrainian servicemen in June 2014, asks the court to acquit him citing the absence of a crime in his actions. 14 784 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

роман насиров Appeals court upholds Nasirov's arrest, 100M hryvnia bail unchanged The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ruled to leave suspended State Fiscal Service chief Roman Nasirov in custody. 20 880 82 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

роман насиров Nasirov reasserts his innocence, considers his detention illegal Suspended Chairman of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine Roman Nasirov considers charges brought against him to be completely unfounded. 18 608 112 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

насиров Consideration of appeal against interim measure for Nasirov. LIVE The Kyiv Court of Appeal has started consideration of the appeal filed by lawyers of the dismissed head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine Roman Nasirov against the decision of the Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv. 18 875 36 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

IMF accepts delay in Ukraine's anti-corruption court launch, - Ukrainski Novyny The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to extend the procedure for launching an anti-corruption court in Ukraine. 16 796 71 Ukrainian Politics

суд Former Berkut fighter Honcharenko returned into custody: he is suspected of killing Euromaidan activists Former fighter of Berkut secret forces unit Vitalii Honcharenko is suspected of murdering three people on Feb. 18, 2014 at Kyiv's Maidan. The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has changed the restraint measure from home arrest to jail for 60 days. 10 947 9 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

петренко Ukraine collected tons of evidence against Russia to be submitted to ICJ, - Justice Minister Petrenko Ukraine has got more than enough evidence against Russia in the case that is being heard by the International Court of Justice in The Hague these days. 10 775 53 Previously in trend: Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague

климкин Ukraine to prove Russia’s grossest breach of international peace conventions in ICJ, - FM Klimkin Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin believes Ukraine will prove in the U.N. International Court of Justice that Russia violates international conventions, namely the Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Racial Discrimination. 10 946 82 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague