ENG
4435 visitors online
Vitaliy Markiv, a serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine, became a focal point in international legal news after being implicated in the death of Italian photojournalist Andrea Rocchelli. Accused and initially sentenced to 24 years by an Italian court, Markiv's case sparked a broad spectrum of reactions spanning from governmental interventions to public outcry. The situation took a pivotal turn when the Milan Court of Appeals acquitted him, citing new evidence and translations that supported his innocence. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi welcomed this decision, viewing it as a triumph of justice. Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, who consistently backed Markiv, underscored the flaws in the initial trial, suggesting the influence of external pressures. The case underscores the complex interplay of international relations, judicial proceedings, and national sovereignty, continuing to attract global attention as further appeals and discussions ensue.
News Markiv Vitalii
Russia’s investigative committee charges Ukrainian serviceman Markiv with murder The Main Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is investigating a criminal case on the murder of Russian citizen Andrei Mironov in Ukraine. 8 361 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Markiv returns to Ukraine. VIDEO Ukraine’s National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv, acquitted by the Milan Court of Appeals, has returned to Ukraine together with his mother, Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov, and Ukrainian Parliament Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova. 19 339 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Zelenskyi calls Markiv's release a victory for justice Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has welcomed the decision by the Milan Court of Appeals to acquit Ukrainian National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv and thanked the entire team that worked for his release. 7 774 96 Previously in trend: Free Markiv
Markiv returning to Ukraine Ukrainian National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv, who was acquitted by the Milan Court of Appeals on November 3, is due to return to Ukraine on Wednesday, November 4, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has reported. 34 503 316 Previously in trend: Free Markiv
Milan Court of Appeals may deliver judgment in Markiv case in early November Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov believes that the Milan Court of Appeals may deliver judgment in the case of Ukraine’s National Guard soldier Vitaliy Markiv in early November. 851 0 Ukrainian Politics
Markiv case: Next court session will take place on Oct 23 The next hearing of an appeal against the verdict for Ukrainian National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv, who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for his alleged involvement in the death of Italian photo reporter Andrea Rocchelli, will take place at the Milan Court of Appeal on October 23. 2 547 15 Previously in trend: Free Markiv
Milan Court of Appeals accepts new translation of Markiv's words proving his innocence Considering the appeal against conviction of Ukraine’s National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv, the Milan Court of Appeals accepted the conclusions of expert investigation into his statements about the death of Italian photographer Andrea Rocchelli. 6 543 13 Incidents
Markiv not involved in death of Italian journalist, had another weapon in his hands - Avakov Ukrainian National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv could not be involved in the death of Italian photojournalist Andrea Rocchelli because he had another weapon in his hands, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said. 2 719 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Italian court to start consider appeal against Markiv's sentence in September An appeal against 24 years’ imprisonment sentence to Vitaliy Markiv, a soldier of the National Guard of Ukraine, will start to be considered in Italy in September. 902 0 Previously in trend: Free Markiv
Markiv case: Ukraine's Rada asks Italy to ensure objective appeal hearing The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine considers the court sentence to Markiv harmful to the sovereign rights of the state of Ukraine. 1 014 14 Ukrainian Politics
Markiv case: Ukraine files appeal against Italian court judgment Ukraine has filed an appeal against a judgment of an Italian court that sentenced National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv to 24 years in prison. 6 258 103 Previously in trend: Free Markiv
Ukrainian ambassador Perelyhin: Trial of National Guard member Markiv is Kremlin’s special operation Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy Yevhen Perelyhin expressed his belief that the trial of National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv in Italy was the result of a Russian special operation. 4 443 89 Incidents
Interior minister Avakov, Italy’s ambassador La Cecilia discuss case of National Guard member Markiv. PHOTO Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has met with Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine Davide La Cecilia to clarify Ukraine's stance on Italian court’s judgment in the case of National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv. 6 532 57 Incidents
National Guard Markiv sentenced to 24 years in prison in Italy An Italian court found Vitaliy Markiv, an employee of the National Guard of Ukraine, guilty of the death of an Italian journalist Andrea Rockelli in 2014. He is sentenced to imprisonment for 24 years. 37 187 517 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 8 544 75 Incidents
Markiv returns to Ukraine. VIDEO 19 33980
