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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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Rape of female students: Pre-trial restraint imposed on Bilous Suspect in rape of Bilous students taken into custody until December 17 The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has imposed a preventive measure on director and former head of the Molodyi Theater Andriy Bilous, who is suspected of sexually assaulting female students. 3 612 27 Previously in trend: Scandal with Bilous

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. 1 835 10

злочини,воєнні Investigative team from Netherlands collected evidence of war crimes for International Criminal Court The Dutch forensic team has been working in Ukraine for the past weeks. She investigated war crimes committed by the Russian military. The investigators returned home with evidence that will be handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Court. 4 625 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Witness Mameshev in court Mahamedrasulov case: Witness Mameshev testifies in court about pressure. PHOTO The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering extending the pre-trial investigation in the case of NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov and his father. 4 831 10 Previously in trend: Ruslan Magomedrasulov’s case

дубінський Court remanded Dubinskyi in custody until April 8 Today, on February 9, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the measure of restraint in the form of detention for People’s Deputy Oleksandr Dubinskyi. He will remain in pre-trial detention until April 8, 2024. 786 10 Ukrainian Politics

We hope Savchenko's release will affect sentence, - political prisoner Klykh's lawyer Ukrainian Stanislav Klykh's lawyer Marina Dubrovina hopes that the release of Nadiia Savchenko from Russian custody will affect the sentence for her client, which is to be announced May 26. 3 192 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Russian court bans new lawyers from Karpiuk and Klykh's case New lawyers of Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia Mykola Klykh and Stanislav Karpiuk were not allowed to access the court. 4 086 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

росатом,поділ,будівля State registrar who illegally re-registered property of sanctioned Rosatom corporation to be judged in Kyiv The state registrar of the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Registration, who illegally re-registered the property of the Russian-sanctioned Rosatom Corporation, will be judged in Kyiv. 8 898 9 Society

Ukraine Ukraine's court arrests ex-Interior Minister Zakharchenko, his dpty Ratushniak in absentia in case of illegal import of Russian grenades into Ukraine Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has imposed pretrial restraint on former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Vitaliy Zakharchenko and his deputy Viktor Ratushniak in the form of detention in the case of illegal supplies of grenades from Russia and the organization of the embezzlement of funds of the Interior Ministry of Ukraine for their customs clearance. 1 319 9 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. 10 935 9 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Russian mercenaries Two Russian mercenaries who fought against Ukraine sentenced in Uzbekistan Two men in Uzbekistan were convicted for fighting against Ukraine on Russia’s side. 1 411 9 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

Supreme Court upheld dismissal of judges who tried Euromaidan activists, - lawyer Maselko The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of judges who had convicted the Euromaidan activists. 5 139 9 Incidents

Hearings on MH17 resumed in Netherlands, court to discuss how to deal with case from June 7 Hearings on MH17 resumed in Netherlands, court to discuss how to deal with case from June 7 The District Court of The Hague resumes hearings on the case of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which was downed on July 17, 2014 in the sky over Donbas, the participants in the process will discuss the issue of how to consider the case on the merits from June 7, 2014. 684 9 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Russian Supreme Court upholds sentence given to Ukrainian Hryb Russian Supreme Court upholds sentence given to Ukrainian Hryb Russia's Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed the sentence handed down to Ukrainian citizen Pavlo Hryb, who was convicted for instigating acts of terrorism. 3 954 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

суд Russian sniper sentenced to 12 years in prison for mocking civilians, SSU According to the SSU materials, a sniper-reconnaissance sniper of the tank brigade of the occupying forces of the Russian Federation, who mocked civilians, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. 2 623 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

SAP transfers case against ATO forces’ Military Prosecutor Kulyk charged with illicit enrichment for trial The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine (SAP) refers to court the indictment against ATO forces’ Military Prosecutor Kostiantyn Kulyk on allegations of unlawful enrichment. 5 693 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Court postpones trial on inappropriate life conditions provided for 53rd Brigade for March 1 Mykolaiv court heard the case on providing inadequate social and living conditions and food to the servicemen of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Shyrokyi Lan range (Mykolaiv region). 2 722 9 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

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. 2 798 9

суд москва сущенко Moscow court rejects appeal to arrest of journalist Sushchenko. PHOTO Moscow city court has dismissed the appeal to the arrest of Ukrainian citizen, Ukrinform news agency journalist Roman Sushchenko. 3 855 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 36 811 8

Preventive measure for Shabunin: What the prosecution requests Prosecution requests two-month personal recognizance bond for Shabunin The prosecution is requesting a personal recognizance bond as a preventive measure for Vitalii Shabunin, head of the board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC).  1 911 8 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Suspicion against Shabunin

червінський Chervinskyi’s lawyers will appeal against terms of investigation extension in his case The lawyers of Colonel Roman Chervinskyi appealed to the Court of Appeal of Kyiv city with a complaint against the decision of the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of the capital to extend the terms of the investigation of the criminal proceedings about the missile attack on the Kanatove airfield, which was made without their participation. In addition, they appealed against the decision of the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv city regarding the extension of the terms of detention of the ex-intelligence officer. 1 209 8 Incidents

Court of Appeal to consider Riumshyn’s case Kyiv Court of Appeal to hold hearing in case of former 155th Brigade commander Riumshyn The Kyiv Court of Appeal will hold a hearing in the case of Colonel Dmytro Ryumshyn today. 1 132 8 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

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. 1 310 8

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. 1 084 8

суд,феміда SSU: five more traitors to be tried in Ukraine: among them - sniper who shot at Ukrainian soldiers in Sievierodonetsk The SSU collected evidence and submitted to court materials on five more traitors who fought against the Defence Forces in eastern Ukraine. In February 2024, they were captured by Ukrainian defenders during fierce fighting in the areas of Avdiivka, Mariinka and Bakhmut. 3 259 8 Incidents

гусак Court refused to impose preventive measure for Husak, head of NHSU The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv rejected the investigator’s request for a measure of restraint to the head of the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU) Nataliia Husak. 5 445 8 Incidents

Ukraine sends to ICC list of top Russian officials responsible for genocide in Crimea Ukraine sends to ICC list of top Russian officials responsible for genocide in Crimea The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has sent to the International Criminal Court the seventh report on forced displacement of Crimean population by the occupying power. 2 061 8 Ukrainian Politics

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. 1 485 8

Court arrests two former Defense Ministry employees in case involving supply of faulty mortar shells Case of 120,000 faulty mortar shells: court orders detention of two former Defense Ministry officials without bail The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed pre-trial detention without the option of bail on Mykhailo Shkurenko, former head of a Defense Ministry military representative office, and Yurii Yaretsko, head of a quality control group. 1 527 8 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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. 10 904 8 Incidents

Azov’s trial in Rostov From 13 to 23 years in prison: 24 Azov fighters were sentenced in Russia, 11 in absentia because they had already been released during exchange The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has announced the verdict in the case of 24 Azov Brigade fighters. They were sentenced to 13 to 23 years in prison. 2 788 11

Onyshchenko case: Court postponed appeal hearing on bail appointment for "gas case" defendants Riaboshapka and Postnyi The Kyiv Court of Appeal postponed the hearing of the appeal filed by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office on the appointment of a bail for the "gas case" defendants Oleh Riaboshapka and Valerii Postnyi by the Solomianskyi district court till June 29. 4 788 8 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

Trukhanov Trukhanov placed under 24-hour house arrest until December 28 The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed a pre-trial measure on former Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov, who is suspected of official negligence that led to the deaths of nine people. 1 975 24 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Trukhanov

Moscow Сourt Will Consider Petition of Ukrainian Film Director Oleh Sentsov On September 29 Moscow's Lefortovo court will consider the investigator’s petition to extend detention of Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov. 1 648 8 Ukrainian Politics

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. 1 345 7 Previously in trend: War

чернігів Shelling of residential building in Chernihiv: tank gunner Kulikov will appear in Ukrainian court. PHOTOS A Russian tank gunner will appear before a Ukrainian court over the shelling of a residential building in Chernihiv. 7 087 7 Previously in trend: War

Court in Crimea releases Crimean Tatar activist Bekirov Court in Crimea releases Crimean Tatar activist Bekirov A court in the Russian-annexed Crimea has released from custody Crimean Tatar activist Edem Bekirov. 2 346 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Yatseniuk, Avakov to testify at today’s hearing of Yanukovych case Yatseniuk, Avakov to testify at today’s hearing of Yanukovych case The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv shall question the first witnesses in Yanukovych’s treason case today. 1 619 7 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

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. 2 060 7

суд фемида Court finishes consideration of materials in May 2 Odesa tragedy case, sentence to be announced by Sept. 15 The court has finished consideration of the case file on the tragedy of May 2 in Odesa, which lasted for about three years. The sentence will be announced by Sept. 15. 6 231 7 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy

“It remains unknown whether Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko was arrested with warrant,” - lawyer Feygin According to lawyer Mark Feygin, Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, taken hostage by the Kremlin, is now held in a detention facility designated for persons with imposed pretrial restrictions. 1 870 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kherson-based court to hold bail hearing of suspect in acid attack on activist Handziuk today Kherson-based court to hold bail hearing of suspect in acid attack on activist Handziuk today Today, the Kherson city court is going to impose pre-trial restriction on the person charged with heinous attack on adviser to the Kherson mayor, activist Kateryna Handziuk. 5 137 7 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Court arrested suspected murderer of demobilized soldier Prykhodko for two months The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has arrested Artur Biriuk, suspected of murder of the demobilized fighter of the 12th Separate Mechanized Infantry Battalion Artem Prykhodko, for two months today, on April 2. 8 032 7 Incidents

Court continues hearing case of Russian GRU commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov The scheduled hearing of the case of Russian servicemen Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov stared in the Holosiivskyi district court in Kyiv. 1 906 7 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

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. 2 339 7

Court sanctions pre-trial investigation in absentia against MP Onyshchenko, - SAP Court sanctions pre-trial investigation in absentia against MP Onyshchenko, - SAP The court authorized Ukraine’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) to carry out pre-trial investigation in absentia against MP Oleksandr Onyshchenko and five his accomplices. 1 357 7 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

Lutsenko Appeal Case Hearing. LIVE Lutsenko Appeal Case Hearing. LIVE Today the Kyiv Court of Appeal continues to consider the case of former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko. 2 525 7 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases