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In recent court proceedings, significant cases underline the pivotal role of courts in addressing various high-stakes matters. In the Lviv region, a decisive verdict saw a life imprisonment sentence handed to the organizer of a murder, with an accomplice receiving nine years. These rulings underscore the judiciary's commitment to justice, even in complex criminal schemes. Similarly, the captain of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker faces charges in France, highlighting international legal cooperation against maritime misconduct. Meanwhile, Ukrainian courts grapple with numerous cases affected by wartime mobilization, resulting in the suspension of 20,000 criminal matters. These examples emphasize the judiciary's crucial position in maintaining order and addressing multifaceted legal challenges across borders.

What legal consequences face the organizer of the murder in the Lviv region?

The organizer of the murder in the Lviv region was sentenced to life imprisonment, reflecting the court's firm stance on such grave offenses. His accomplice received a nine-year sentence, showcasing the legal system's balanced approach to accountability and justice.

What charges does the Russian tanker captain face in France?

The captain of the Russian oil tanker detained off France's coast is facing charges of refusing to cooperate with law enforcement. His trial is set for February 2026, demonstrating the international effort to uphold maritime laws and prosecute those who breach them.

What led to the suspension of 20,000 criminal cases in Ukraine?

Over three years, Ukrainian courts have suspended 20,000 criminal cases due to defendants' mobilization for military efforts. This reflects the impact of ongoing conflict on legal proceedings and the challenges faced by the judiciary in wartime contexts.

Why is NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov under scrutiny?

Ruslan Magamedrasulov, a NABU detective, is under scrutiny due to allegations of ties with Russia. His case highlights tensions between Ukrainian law enforcement bodies and reflects broader issues of espionage and national security within judicial proceedings.

How are international courts addressing alleged war crimes by Ukrainian POWs?

International courts, including those in Russia, are prosecuting Ukrainian POWs charged with terrorism during operations in the Kursk region. These proceedings raise questions about the application of international humanitarian law and justice for war-related offenses.

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Court of Appeals keeps activist Sternenko under home arrest. VIDEO&PHOTOS Court of Appeals keeps activist Sternenko under home arrest. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv Court of Appeals has upheld the ruling of Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv to select a pre-trial restriction for activist Serhiy Sternenko in the form of a round-the-clock home arrest. 3 019 17 Ukrainian Politics

Court arrests 20 people detained during skirmish in Brovary without bail. PHOTO Court arrests 20 people detained during skirmish in Brovary without bail. PHOTO A court in Brovary has already arrested 20 persons detained during a skirmish in the town of Brovary in Kyiv region for 60 days without the right to bail. 14 740 58 Incidents

Zvirobii case: Court chose preventive measure in form of personal obligation with wearing of electronic bracelet. VIDEO&PHOTOS Zvirobii case: Court chose preventive measure in form of personal obligation with wearing of electronic bracelet. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Pechersk District Court chose a preventive measure in the form of a personal obligation with the wearing of an electronic bracelet to volunteer Marusia Zvirobii (Olena Sambul), suspected of possible threats to President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. 30 919 371 Ukrainian Politics

Vyshynskyi released from custody. PHOTOS Vyshynskyi released from custody. PHOTOS The Kyiv Court of Appeal has released RIA Novosti Ukraine editor-in-chief Kirill Vyshynskyi, a suspect in treason, under personal responsibility. 28 896 517 Ukrainian Politics

Three mercenaries fighting in Donbas against Ukraine convicted in Italy. VIDEO&PHOTOS Three mercenaries fighting in Donbas against Ukraine convicted in Italy. VIDEO&PHOTOS A court in the Italian city of Genoa has sentenced three Italians who were fighting in Donbas against Ukraine to different prison terms, according to Italian newspaper Il Tirreno. 7 913 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Avakov takes part at court hearing on Markiv case in Italy. PHOTOS Avakov takes part at court hearing on Markiv case in Italy. PHOTOS Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov has arrived in Italy at the court hearing on the case of Vitaliy Markiv, a soldier of the National Guard of Ukraine, who is accused of the death of Italian photo correspondent Andrea Rocchelli in 2014. 8 545 75 Incidents

Russian court extends arrest of captured Ukrainian sailors. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian court extends arrest of captured Ukrainian sailors. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Lefortovsky District Court in Moscow has extended the arrest of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 3 718 29 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

EU representatives to visit court hearings on captured Ukrainian sailors in Russia. PHOTOS EU representatives to visit court hearings on captured Ukrainian sailors in Russia. PHOTOS All the representatives of the European countries, who are in Russia, will be present at the court sessions on selecting the preventive measures to Ukrainian POWs. 2 006 31 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

1209 volumes of "taxmen of Klymenko" case files transferred to court. PHOTO 1209 volumes of "taxmen of Klymenko" case files transferred to court. PHOTO Probes on the case of former Ministry of Revenues and Dues tax officers charged with illegal financial operations lasted for 9 months. The materials of the case, 1209 volumes, will be submitted to the court. 5 704 81 Incidents

Unknown people attacked Holosiivskyi district court in Kyiv. PHOTO Unknown people attacked Holosiivskyi district court in Kyiv. PHOTO March 12, unknown persons fired number of rounds at offices of judges of the Holosiivskyi district court in Kyiv. 10 876 115 Incidents

Pavlo Hryb reports torture used during his abduction from Belarus. PHOTO Pavlo Hryb reports torture used during his abduction from Belarus. PHOTO The FSB officers who have kidnapped Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb in the territory of Belarus tortured him and filmed it on camera. 12 590 69 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Courts ignore 48 cases referred by NABU Courts ignore 48 cases referred by NABU Not even preliminary hearings were held in 48 out of 166 criminal cases which detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) completed investigating as of late October 2018 and under which the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) filed charge documents to the courts. 2 509 24 Incidents

Person charged with attempt on journalist Chornovol gets 5 years in jail. PHOTOS Person charged with attempt on journalist Chornovol gets 5 years in jail. PHOTOS Boryspil district court sentenced Ihor Kornilov to a five-year imprisonment after finding him guilty of causing bodily harm to the then journalist and now a member of the People’s Front parliamentary faction Tetiana Chornovol on Dec. 24, 2013 and subsequent denial of medical help to her. 9 028 88 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Hearing of Infrastructure Minister Omelian’s case: official released on bail. VIDEO&PHOTOS Hearing of Infrastructure Minister Omelian’s case: official released on bail. VIDEO&PHOTOS Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to release Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on bail. 7 852 97 Incidents

Appeals court place one of suspects in acid attack on activist Handziuk under house arrest, two others remain in pretrial custody. PHOTOS Appeals court place one of suspects in acid attack on activist Handziuk under house arrest, two others remain in pretrial custody. PHOTOS Kherson-based Court of Appeal considered complaints against pretrial restrictions imposed on suspects in acid attack on activist Kateryna Handziuk. 2 612 4 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Suspect in attack on Kherson activist brought to bail hearing. VIDEO&PHOTOS Suspect in attack on Kherson activist brought to bail hearing. VIDEO&PHOTOS The bail hearing of a suspect in the acid attack on Kateryna Handziuk was postponed because his defender failed to show up in court. 20 502 73 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Suspect in murder of activist Oleshko placed in 60-day pre-trial detention. VIDEO&PHOTOS Suspect in murder of activist Oleshko placed in 60-day pre-trial detention. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, Aug. 3, Berdiansk court is holding bail hearings of those presumably involved in the high-profile assassination of Donbas Battalion veteran, activist Vitalii Oleshko, nom de guerre Sarmat. 11 919 36 Previously in trend: Murder of Vitalii Oleshko

"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. 22 485 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 28 950 71 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 11 378 48 Incidents

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. 41 365 169 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. 46 132 100 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. 26 146 53 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

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. 27 802 117 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. 50 732 179 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Bubenchyk

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. 20 623 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. 7 158 14 Incidents

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. 15 623 33 Previously in trend: Murderer Yurii Krysin

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. 23 535 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. 77 376 405 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. 24 801 72 Incidents

Individual charged with murder of journalist Veremii gets two-year suspended sentence. PHOTOS+VIDEO Individual charged with murder of journalist Veremii gets two-year suspended sentence. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv sentenced Yurii Krysin to a two-year suspended sentence. He faces a four-year prison term in case of breaching probation conditions. 17 577 144 Oddities

Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv is to impose a pre-trial restriction on detained leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today. 10 181 178 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili

суд Court leaves Euromaidan activists’ kidnapper Volkov in pretrial custody for another two months. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv ruled to extend for two months the pretrial detention on Oleksandr Volkov who was indicted with charges of abduction of Ihor Lutsenko (the now Batkivshchyna Party faction MP) and activist Yurii Verbytskyi back in 2014. 9 536 4 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

гриб Russian court denies house arrest for kidnapped Ukrainian citizen Hryb, leaves him in pre-trial custody. PHOTOS The Krasnodar regional court of the Russian Federation dismissed an appeal filed by the defense of Ukrainian national Pavlo Hryb indicted on trumped-up terrorism charges. 30 327 67 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

колмогоров Courtroom overcrowded as MPs, fellows-in-arms come to support border guard Kolmohorov. PHOTOS Superior Specialized Civil and Criminal Court of Ukraine is to hear appeal in cassation into the case against member of the State Border Guard Service Serhii Kolmohorov. The soldier was charged with inflicting fatal injuries to a female passenger of a car fired at by a border guard detachment as its driver tried to cross checkpoint near Mariupol without permit on Sept. 9, 2014. 34 398 242 Previously in trend: Kolmohorov trial

коханивский Police took control of Sviatoshyn district court, detained rioters. PHOTOS+VIDEOS The police have unblocked the hall of the Sviatoshyn district court of Kyiv, where supporters of leader of the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) Mykola Kokhanivskyi barricaded themselves earlier. 116 068 599 Ukrainian Politics

лавринович Court released former Justice Minister Lavrynovych from custody. PHOTO The appeals court has granted the motion filed by lawyers of former Justice Minister Oleksandr Lavrynovych, charged with conducting activities aimed at forcible change of constitutional system, to release him from custody. 41 848 183 Ukrainian Politics

лавринович в суде Court arrests former Justice Minister Lavrynovych for two months. PHOTOS The court has granted the request of the prosecutor's office and chose a restraint measure of 60 days arrest without a bail option for former Justice Minister of Yanukovych period Oleksandr Lavrynovych. 57 309 137 Ukrainian Politics

шуфрич дтп MP Shufrych arrives at court for hearing in his son case. PHOTOS People's deputy Nestor Shufrych has arrived at the Shevchenkivskyi District Court for a hearing to choose a pre-trial measure for his son Nestor Shufrych Jr. 36 397 55 Previously in trend: Shufrych Jr car accident

мартыненко Martynenko asks court to allow him to leave for Switzerland. PHOTO On Aug. 14, the Solomianskyi court of Kyiv considered a motion filed by Mykola Martynenko on amending restrictive measure against him. 26 661 150 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

суд Trial over Yanukovych. Live updates (ended) On Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv held its fifth hearing in the case of high treason by former president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who is charged with high treason, assistance in waging aggressive war, assistance in violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity and immunity that lead to human casualties or other grave consequences. 10 240 18 Ukrainian Politics

насиров Court refused to grant Nasirov's request to let him go abroad for treatment. PHOTO The Solomiansky district court of Kyiv has refused to grant the request by dismissed head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine Roman Nasirov to change his restrictive measure so that he could travel abroad for treatment. 14 878 89 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

фсб диверсанты FSB officers Kuznetsov and Kulub sentenced to 15 days of arrest and 320 hryvnia fine for illegal border crossing of Ukraine, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The Kalanchak district court of the Kherson region has sentenced two Russian FSB officers detained in Ukraine to 15 days of administrative arrest and a fine of 320 hryvnia ($12.3). In addition, the court decision has many inaccuracies. 172 135 638 Incidents

дело януковича Prosecution witnesses in case against Yanukovych's high treason will include top officials like Avakov, Turchynov, Chubarov, and 140 others. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The list of witnesses that the prosecution wants to question in the high treason case against fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych includes 143 persons. 14 442 41 Ukrainian Politics

янукович Treason of Yanukovych: Judge postpones hearing until June 29. Live updates (ended) Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv in the morning of June 26 held its first hearing on the merits of the case against former President Yanukovych charged with high treason. 12 924 20 Ukrainian Politics

суд Court releases Rudenko, suspect in 'Poliakov-Rozeblat' case. PHOTO Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has decided to impose house arrest of 60 days for Vadym Rudenko, a suspect in 'Poliakov-Rozenblat' case. 17 145 32 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

постный Court arrested defendant in "Onyshchenko case" Postnyi on 10 million hryvnia bail. PHOTO Solomianskyi district court has arrested Valerii Postnyi, who is charged under the "gas schemes case," and set the bail of 10 million hryvnia ($387,600). 22 233 66 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case