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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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суд More than 130 traitors have already been convicted in Kharkiv region, - Prosecutor’s office More than 2,200 proceedings have been opened in the Kharkiv region, which relate to collaborative activities and treason 595 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

'Diamond prosecutors' case hearing adjourned to Oct. 12 The Holosiivskyi district court of Kyiv adjourned the hearing of the case filed against ex-Deputy Head of the Main Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office Volodymyr Shapakin and ex-Deputy Prosecutor of Kyiv region Oleksandr Korniiets charged of taking bribes to Oct. 12. 1 789 7 Previously in trend: 'Diamond prosecutors' case

Russia's Supreme Court refuses to reconsider case of Ukrainian film director Sentsov The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation refused to reconsider the sentence for Oleh Sentsov, stipulating for 20 years in penal colony. 3 169 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kyiv SBU ex-head, leader of punitive operation against Maidan Shchoholiev to be tried tomorrow On March 31, at 2 p.m., the Kyiv Court of Appeal will hear the case of Oleksandr Shchoholiev, former Kyiv and the Kyiv region SBU head, who led the "anti-terrorist" operation on Feb. 18-20, 2014 during the Revolution of Dignity. 2 672 7 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

палії автівок військових Two Odesa residents who set fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles on order of RF special services are served suspicion notices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Odesa Region Prosecutor's Office, two Odesa residents were served a notice of suspicion of committing a terrorist act by a group of persons (Part 2 Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 515 7

The Riumshyn’s case: Pecherskyi District Court extends detention Colonel Riumshyn remanded in custody until 12 December: Bail - 10 million UAH. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Pecherskyi District Court upheld the motion of the SBI investigator to extend the term of detention of the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Colonel Dmytro Riumshyn. 3 609 10 Previously in trend: Сase against Colonel Riumshyn

суд москва сущенко Moscow court extends arrest of Ukrainian political prisoner Sushchenko Moscow city court on Thursday authorized prolongation of arrest to Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko who was illegally detained in Russia on espionage charges. 2 440 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 2 969 7

Magamedrasulov case. Pecherskyi District Court holds a hearing Magamedrasulov case: Pecherskyi District Court considers extending terms of pre-trial investigation. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering extending the pre-trial investigation against NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov and his father, Sentiyabr. 1 122 6 Previously in trend: Ruslan Magomedrasulov’s case

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. 2 285 6

Court attached 199.4 million hryvnia owned by ex-Minister Kolobov The Pechersk district court in Kyiv has attached 199,400,000 hryvnia on bank accounts belonging to ex-Finance Minister of Ukraine Yurii Kolobov at the request of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO). 4 855 6 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 2 995 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

парє PACE condemned attempts of show trial for Ukrainian prisoners of war The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) strongly condemned any attempts at a fake show trial of Ukrainian prisoners. 1 785 6 Society

Scythian gold case: Dutch court to deliver judgment on October 26 Scythian gold case: Dutch court to deliver judgment on October 26 The Amsterdam Court of Appeal, which is hearing the Scythian gold collection case on the merits, is due to deliver its judgment on October 26. 2 372 6 World

Handziuk Handziuk's murder: Court arrests Manher and Levin for two months The Dniprovsky District Court in Kyiv city has arrested Vladyslav Manher and Oleksiy Levin for two months in the case on the murder of activist Kateryna Handziuk. 3 263 6 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

The Mahamedrasulov’s case What the lawyer says It has not yet been proven that recordings of Mahamedrasulov’s conversations are authentic. Request for expert examination is not being considered, - lawyer Okhrimchuk. VIDEO The defence of Ruslan Mahamedrasulov said that as of today, no examinations of the recordings of his conversations, which were made public by the SSU, had been carried out. 1 311 6 Previously in trend: Ruslan Magomedrasulov’s case

"I do not believe in justice in our case", "It’s going nowhere", - Russian-held Ukrainian political prisoners Karpiuk and Klykh Ukrainian political prisoners held in the Russian Federation Stanislav Klykh and Mykola Karpiuk say they fell victims of provocation staged by the Russian secret services. They do not expect the Russian courts hearing their cases to be objective. 3 680 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

arrest of a Ukrainian citizen, court Ukrainian taken into custody in Poland over Nord Stream blasts case – media The Warsaw District Court has ruled to place Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Z. in custody for seven days, as German authorities suspect him of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. 2 227 8 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

Mock trial of Chyigoz underway in occupied Crimea: ‘affected’ Ukrainian ex-police officers give testimony On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the so-called Russian-controlled “Supreme Court” of the occupied Crimea continued hearing the case against Deputy Head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatars Ahtem Chyigoz filed into the “events of Feb. 26.” 5 092 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

collaborator Entrepreneur from Kupiansk who set up Internet for occupiers in 2022 to be tried According to the investigation, during the occupation of Kupiansk by the Russian armed forces in 2022, a local entrepreneur who provided wired and wireless telecommunications services began to help the Russian invaders. 1 133 11 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Prosecutor in the trial of Chernyshov "500 thousand for construction": Prosecutor Savitskyi revealed details of Chernyshov’s financing from office of relatives of traitor Derkach. VIDEO In court, prosecutor Serhii Savitskyi presented detailed arguments regarding the origin and circumstances of former Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Chernyshov's receipt of funds which, according to the investigation, were transferred to him by representatives of a criminal organisation linked to relatives of Ukrainian traitor Andrii Derkach. 10 014 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Druz Court extended arrest of Chief Psychiatrist of AFU Druz until June 15 with bail set at UAH 49 million The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended until June 15 the measure of restraint in the form of detention for the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, with the possibility of bail in excess of UAH 49 million. 971 6 Previously in trend: Case of Chief Psychiatrist of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Druz

Two Azov fighters sentenced in Russia Two Azov fighters "sentenced" in Russia to more than 20 years in prison for "killing civilians" in Mariupol A Russian court has "sentenced" two Ukrainian servicemen of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade to 24 and 26 years in prison on charges of "killing civilians" of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic". 2 258 8 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Appeal against arrest of former Party of Regions MP Yefremov adjourned until Aug. 10 The Kyiv Appeals Court has postponed the hearing of appeals against the arrest of former Party of Regions MP Oleksandr Yefremov, suspected of separatism, until Aug. 10. 2 696 6 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

Kasko to appeal ruling on personal recognizance Former Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Vitalii Kasko and his lawyers intend to appeal the decision of the Pechersk court on a pre-trial restraint in the form of personal recognizance. 6 019 6 Previously in trend: Kasko case

Martynenko himself pressed to transfer his case to a Swiss court (document) - press service. DOCUMENT Martynenko himself pressed to transfer his case to a Swiss court (document) - press service. DOCUMENT A case in which ex-MP Mykola Martynenko appears was transferred to a Swiss court by the prosecutor under pressure and at the insistence of the Martynenko’s defense. 1 597 6 Ukrainian Politics

Court to consider Handziuk case on May 27 Court to consider Handziuk case on May 27 Kherson City Court will begin the consideration of the case on the attack at the public activist Kateryna Handziuk on May 27 at 11:00 p.m 587 6 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

прокуратура Ex-police officer from Izium, who betrayed oath and sided with Russia, sentenced to 15 years in prison The Dzerzhynsk District Court of Kharkiv found guilty of high treason and sentenced to 15 years with confiscation of property a former police officer from Izium who worked for the Russian occupation forces. 1 850 6 Society

OPG closes Pysaruk, Bakhmatyuk probe which Kasko previously launched OPG closes Pysaruk, Bakhmatyuk probe which Kasko previously launched The Office of the Prosecutor General complied with the judgment handed down by the Pechersk District Court in Kyiv, canceling the motion by the first deputy prosecutor general to annul the decision on terminate criminal proceedings related to VAB Bank. This judgment is not subject to appeal. 2 064 6 Ukrainian Politics

міноборони Almost UAH 100 million was abjudged by Defence Ministry for violation of deadlines for equipment repair for AFU The court recovered UAH 96.3 million from a state-owned enterprise in favour of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine for violation of the terms of repair of special-purpose equipment. As a result of the uncompleted repairs, the defence ministry was unable to operate the equipment in the active phase of hostilities. 1 708 6 Economics

Colonel Lapin remanded in custody until 17 May Colonel Lapin remanded in custody until 17 May The former commander of the 415th separate rifle battalion, Colonel Illia Lapin, was left in custody until 17 May 2025. 2 978 12 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals Inadequate defence of Kharkiv region in May 2024

Russia convicts nearly 200 Ukrainian soldiers for terrorist acts in Kursk region Russia convicts 184 Ukrainian POWs for "terrorist acts" in Kursk region over six months In the past six months, Russian courts have illegally sentenced 184 Ukrainian servicemen captured during the Kursk operation under the charge of "terrorism." 1 502 15 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Суд над українцем Сергієм Кармазіним у Росії Russian Federation sentences Ukrainian Serhii Karmazin to 25 years in prison in case of arson on railroad - media. PHOTO Russia’s 2nd Western District Military "court" sentenced Ukrainian citizen Serhiy Karmazin to 25 years in prison and a fine of 700,000 rubles in a case of arson on a railway in the Moscow region. 2 875 6 World

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. 3 085 6

Ex-commander of 155th Brigade Riumshyn remanded in custody Court considers extending arrest for ex-commander of 155th Brigade Riumshyn for another 6 months - media (updated) The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has begun considering a motion to extend the term of detention of Dmytro Riumshyn, the former commander of the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade. 1 014 6 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

гринкевич Court remanded Roman Hrynkevych in custody until April 17: Bail reduced to UAH 469 million The Pecherskyi District Court extended the measure of restraint for Roman Hrynkevych, he will remain in custody until April 17. 1 097 5 Society

Вирок зраднику з Балаклії He cooperated with enemy: Director of occupation forestry in Balakliia was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison. PHOTOS A former assistant forester who worked for the enemy during the occupation of Balakliia will spend six and a half years in prison. 1 775 5

US company fails to fulfill defense contract with Ukraine US company fails to fulfill defense contract and must reimburse more than €17 million to Ukraine - FT A small gun shop in a shopping center in southern Arizona received an unexpected order in 2022: $1 billion worth of ammunition for Ukraine. 4 129 8 Previously in trend: weapons supplies Weapons supplies for Ukraine

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. 869 5

EU Court of Justice to announce its decision on sanctions against Yanukovych and Kliuiev in September Sept. 15, the Court of Justice for the European Union in Luxembourg will announce its decision on the claims filed by ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, his son Oleksandr, and ex-NSDC Secretary Andrii Kliuiev against sanctions imposed on them. 2 784 5 World

Kyiv SBU ex-head Shchoholiev, tried for counter-Maidan operation, left in custody The Kyiv court of appeal has rejected a complaint about the arrest of Oleksandr Shchoholiev, former head of the SBU in Kyiv and Kyiv region suspected of involvement in the murders at Maidan. 1 883 5 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Суд над російськими шпигунами SSU: Two Russian spies, who collected data on locations of Defense Forces in Odesa region, get 8 years in prison Thanks to the SSU evidence base, two FSB informers operating in the Odesa region received real prison terms. The criminals were reconnoitering the locations of the Defense Forces' command posts. 782 5 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 512 5 Ukrainian Politics

Court detained suspect in embezzlement of PGO's funds Kruk for two months Judge of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv Pysanets decided to arrest Borys Kruk suspected of embezzlement of public funds during the repair of the Prosecutor General's Office. 6 182 5 Ukrainian Politics

лубінець Lubinets: Sentences of so-called "L/DPR" courts to Ukrainian prisoners of war are a war crime So-called verdicts of L/DPR pseudo-courts against three Ukrainian servicemen, including human rights activist Maksym Butkevych, are yet another war crime of Russian Federation. 1 562 5 Society

Trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russian Federation Russia violates international humanitarian law by issuing illegal sentences on Ukrainian defenders - Lubinets The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets sent official letters to the UN and the ICRC to record violations of international humanitarian law by Russia. 704 5 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia

The Mahamedrasulov case The Court of Appeal will hold a hearing Case of NABU detective Mahamedrasulov: appeal against preventive measure to be considered on 25 August On 25 August, the Kyiv Court of Appeal will consider an appeal against the preventive measure imposed on NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, who was detained by the SSU on suspicion of high treason. 631 4 Previously in trend: Ruslan Magomedrasulov’s case

Mobilisation of defendants: how many cases have been suspended in Ukraine Ukrainian courts suspend 20,000 criminal cases due to defendants’ mobilization – media. INFOGRAPHICS Over three and a half years of full-scale war in Ukraine, courts have closed nearly 20,000 criminal cases due to the mobilization of defendants. 2 306 32 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine