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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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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. 9 207 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. 4 736 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. 11 891 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. 2 079 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. 11 143 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. 11 761 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. 6 776 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. 11 023 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. 8 975 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. 2 046 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. 27 585 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. 168 712 84

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. 14 259 171

Tyshchenko once again failed to appear in court Tyshchenko once again ignored court hearing: he is busy in Verkhovna Rada Another preparatory court hearing in the case of Mykola Tyshchenko took place in Dnipro. He did not join via video link, as he did last time. 3 304 42

Occupiers charged with torturing civilians in Kherson Russian occupier to be tried for torturing civilians during occupation of Kherson - police A Russian soldier from Surgut was charged with torture and interrogation of civilians during the occupation of Kherson. 1 967 10

Couple of Russian agents who collected data on air defense in Sumy region will be tried Data on deployment of electronic warfare and air defense systems was collected for Russian Federation: Couple will be tried in Sumy region. PHOTO A married couple of Russian agents, a 53-year-old woman, and her 59-year-old husband are accused of collecting data on the deployment of electronic warfare and air defense equipment in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 2 362 6

boy sets fire to district court in Mykolaiv 18-year-old boy sets fire to district court in Mykolaiv - police. PHOTOS Law enforcers in Mykolaiv detained an 18-year-old arsonist from the Korabelnyi District Court who had set a fire on order. He faces up to 10 years in prison for his actions. 3 046 7

Hnezdilov, who went to the public AWOL, will remain in custody Court remanded in custody serviceman Hnezdilov, who publicly went AWOL On Monday, January 6, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the preventive measure for Serhii Hnezdilov, a soldier of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, who publicly went AWOL in September 2024. 3 542 13

Mykola Tyshchenko joined the court hearing online Tyshchenko’s case: People’s Deputy joins hearing online, his defense demands recusal of judge A preparatory hearing in the case of People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko and the victim, former Kraken special forces soldier Dmytro Mazokha, is underway in the Babushkinskyi District Court of Dnipro. 1 650 19

10 citizens to be tried for service in Russian troops against Ukraine Ten citizens will stand trial for serving in Russian units against Ukraine The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office has completed a pre-trial investigation into ten people accused of collaborating with the Russian occupation forces and participating in hostilities against Ukraine. 1 479 3 Previously in trend: War

Pre-trial restraint for Farion’s murder suspect extended until March 4, 2025 Farion’s murder: Zinchenko’s preventive measure extended until March 4 The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the measure of restraint for Viacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion, in the form of detention until March 4, 2025. 2 272 54

Military unit financier who illegally awarded combat pay to her subordinates will be tried She accrued more than UAH 700 thousand of combat pay to her subordinates: Financier of military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region to be tried, - SBI Law enforcement officers completed the pre-trial investigation and sent to court an indictment against the head of the financial and economic service of a military unit, who was stationed in Dnipropetrovsk region at the time of the crime. The official helped her subordinates illegally receive combat payments. 36 865 8

Court imposes a preventive measure on Odesa ex-military commissar Yevhen Borysov Odesa ex-military commissar Borysov sent to custody with possibility of bail of UAH 402 million On Thursday, December 26, the Pecherskyi Court of Kyiv imposed a pre-trial restraint on the former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, on new suspicions. 2 453 13

verdict Poltava resident sentenced to 3 years in prison for evading mobilisation In Poltava region, a man was sentenced to three years in prison for evading mobilisation. 4 692 42

Chernivtsi resident sentenced to 5 years for publishing data on location of Armed Forces of Ukraine Chernivtsi "blogger" sentenced to 5 years in prison for disclosing data on Armed Forces of Ukraine - SSU. PHOTO A court in Chernivtsi sentenced a woman who carried out information and subversive activities in favour of the enemy. 6 582 14 Previously in trend: War

Russia sentences nine Mariupol defenders to life in prison Russians sentence nine Mariupol defenders to long prison terms In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, the Russian occupiers convicted nine Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol who distinguished themselves during the defense of the city in March 2022. 1 977 12 Previously in trend: War

Chervinskyi's preventive measure was extended until February 5: house arrest Court extends Chervinskyi’s preventive measure: house arrest until February 5, 2025 The court extended the preventive measure for Roman Chervinskyi in the case of bribery of an official. 1 747 19

Zelenskyy signs law cancelling IQ test for judicial candidates IQ test cancelled for judicial candidates: Zelenskyy signs law President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed amendments to the Law "On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges", which cancels the IQ test for judicial candidates. 6 253 85

Corruption in the Commercial Court of Lviv Region: former and current chairman detained NABU: Current and former chairman of Lviv Commercial Court demanded $1 million bribe The NABU and SAPO exposed the current and former chairmen of the Commercial  Court of Lviv region who demanded a bribe of USD 1 million from a representative of a private company. 5 267 20 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

Hennadii Trukhanov NABU and SAPO transfer case of criminal organization, to which Odesa Mayor Trukhanov belonged, to court. INFOGRAPHICS The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have sent to court the case of a criminal organisation that caused losses of UAH 689 million to the local community of Odesa. 12 706 40

Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for smuggling draft dodgers Employee of Drohobych company sentenced to 5 years for smuggling draft dodgers across border The court found a company employee guilty of illegally smuggling persons liable for military service across the border. 1 395 7 Previously in trend: War

Kyiv courts hand down 7 prison sentences for evading mobilization Court gives suspended sentence to two attackers of journalist Tkach The Obukhiv District Court of Kyiv Region has sentenced two defendants accused of attacking Mykhailo Tkach, a journalist for the Ukrainska Pravda media outlet, to three years of imprisonment with a probationary period of two years. 2 573 19

Lviv pseudo-activist Ostap Stakhiv's arrest was extended and bail was set Lviv pseudo-activist Stakhiv was left in custody and bail was set at UAH 908 thousand Halytskyi District Court of Lviv left pseudo-activist Ostap Stakhiv in custody and set bail at UAH 908 thousand. He is suspected of illegally disseminating locations of the Armed Forces and fraud. 2 120 7

Catherine Norris Trent Russian court arrests France 24 reporter Norris Trent in absentia for filming in Kursk region A Russian court has ordered the arrest of France 24 TV reporter Catherine Norris Trent, who is accused of allegedly illegally entering the Kursk region. 2 924 9

Суд над зрадником з Харківщини Passed data on Ukrainian defenders to enemy and called for seizure of power: traitor from Kharkiv region gets 15 years in prison. PHOTO Following the public prosecution by the prosecutors of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the court found the citizen guilty of high treason and intentional actions aimed at violent change or overthrow of the constitutional order or seizure of state power. 1 528 8

Hnezdilov’s case Court remands in custody serviceman Hnezdilov, who publicly goes AWOL On November 19, the Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the detention of Serhii Hnezdilov, a soldier of the 56th Brigade. He is suspected of desertion. 3 572 13

Тищенко, суд Court extends Tyshchenko’s preventive measure: he remains under round-the-clock house arrest until December 23 People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko, suspected of unlawful imprisonment of a serviceman in Dnipro, will be under round-the-clock house arrest until December 23, as his preventive measure has been extended. 940 5

Суд взяв під варту ексчиновника Міноборони Court remanded in custody ex-Ministry of Defense official who "wrote off" UAH 94 million in penalties to Lviv businessman Hrynkevych for overdue contracts The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention on one of the former directors of a department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, who is suspected of abuse of office. 1 368 8

Переслідувачів майданівця Миколи Пасічника виправдали Court acquits persecutors of 72-year-old Maidan activist Mykola Pasichnyk - journalist The Dniprovskyi District Court of Kyiv acquitted the defendants in the case of Maidan activist Mykola Pasichnyk, who was sent to a detention centre after being beaten during the Revolution of Dignity. 15 216 111 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Зрадниця з Харкова Administrator of pro-Russian Telegram channels, who called on Russia to seize Kharkiv, gets 10 years in prison. PHOTO With the support of the public prosecution by the prosecutors of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the court found the citizen guilty of disseminating materials calling for actions aimed at changing the boundaries of the territory and state border of Ukraine, collaboration, production and dissemination of materials denying the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 3 274 15

Суддя Гречана звернулася до поліції із заявою про нібито тиск від адвокатів Червінського Chervinskyi case: Judge Hrechana claims about alleged pressure, defense denies and suggests about evidence fabrication for suspicion to lawyers Judge of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv Svitlana Hrechana filed a statement with the police about pressure on her by Roman Chervinskyi's defense lawyers. 2 677 10

сзч In October, courts issued about 100 decisions not to imprison military for AWOL - SBI In October, courts in five regions of Ukraine issued about a hundred decisions not to imprison servicemen who had gone AWOL for the first time, but to allow them to return to service. 2 403 7

Суди Києва винесли 7 тюремних вироків за ухилення від мобілізації Since beginning of year, seven men have been convicted of mobilization evasion in Kyiv - police Kyiv courts handed down seven verdicts against men who evaded military service. In particular, two of them were sent to prison. 3 531 42

У Польщі судитимуть фермера та його доньку за плакат із закликом до Путіна Farmer who called on Putin to "deal with Ukraine" will be tried in Poland In Poland, an indictment has been handed over to the court against citizen Piotr G. and his daughter Agata G., who hung the USSR flag and a banner calling on Putin to "deal with Ukraine" on a tractor during farmers' protests. 5 236 16

У Білорусі двох громадян України засудили до 20 років колонії Two Ukrainians sentenced to 20 years in prison in Belarus: father and son accused of "agent activity". PHOTO The Gomel Regional Court sentenced Ukrainian citizens Serhii Kabarchuk and his son Pavel to 20 years in a maximum security penal colony for allegedly planning to commit terrorist acts in the Russian Federation and Belarus. Each of them was also fined 700,000 Belarusian rubles. 3 127 6

Ватажка ЛНР Пасічника судитимуть за організацію мобілізації на ТОТ Case of "LPR" leader Pasichnyk on organization of forced mobilization is sent to court Prosecutors of the Luhansk Regional Prosecutor's Office have filed an indictment against the leader of the "Luhansk People 's Republic" Leonid Pasechnyk on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war. 1 141 8

наумов Former SSU official Naumov sentenced in Serbia to one year in prison for money laundering again In Serbia, the former head of the Main Department of Internal Security of the Security Service of Ukraine, Andrii Naumov, was re-sentenced to one year in prison for money laundering. 3 123 18

Захист Червінського подав скаргу до Конституційного Суду Chervinskyi’s defense filed complaint to Constitutional Court: Courts abuse CPC provision and automatically extend term of detention The Constitutional Court has opened proceedings on the complaint of the defense of Colonel Roman Chervinskyi regarding the non-compliance of Part 5, Article 615 of the CPC of Ukraine with the Constitution. 1 901 10

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