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Council of Europe readmits Russia, five years after suspension over Crimea
Jun25

Council of Europe readmits Russia, five years after suspension over Crimea

Europe’s main human rights forum on Tuesday approved Russia’s readmission, the first time that an international sanction imposed for its seizure of Crimea in 2014 has been reversed, despite a stalling protest from Ukraine and Georgia. …read more Source:...

Ukraine dismayed at Russia’s return to Council of Europe
Jun25

Ukraine dismayed at Russia’s return to Council of Europe

Human rights watchdog votes to revive Moscow’s membership after years of estrangement …read more Source: Financial...

Austria’s top court approves US extradition of Ukrainian oligarch
Jun25

Austria’s top court approves US extradition of Ukrainian oligarch

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Ukraine fury as Russia gets back Council of Europe voting rights
Jun25

Ukraine fury as Russia gets back Council of Europe voting rights

The Ukrainian delegation walks out of the Council of Europe assembly following the decision. …read more Source:...

Austria approves US extradition of Ukrainian tycoon
Jun25

Austria approves US extradition of Ukrainian tycoon

Supreme court clears way for Dmytro Firtash to face trial on bribery chargesAustria’s supreme court has upheld a decision granting a request by the US to extradite the Ukrainian tycoon Dmytro Firtash on bribery charges.A US grand jury indicted Firtash in 2013, along with a member of India’s parliament and four others, on suspicion of...

Ukraine walks out of Europe human rights body as Russia returns
Jun25

Ukraine walks out of Europe human rights body as Russia returns

Delegation leaves Council of Europe assembly in protest at readmission of Russian MPsThe Ukrainian delegation at the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe has walked out in protest after Russian MPs were allowed to return to the human rights body five years after the annexation of Crimea.The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy,...

PACE votes to allow Russia to return five years after ban over Crimea annexation
Jun25
Sport shorts: Ruiz Jr slams Joshua’s boxing ability, Barty tops world rankings, Messi’s Copa begins now
Jun24

Sport shorts: Ruiz Jr slams Joshua’s boxing ability, Barty tops world rankings, Messi’s Copa begins now

Description Andy Ruiz Jr knocks down Anthony Joshua in the third round at Madison Square Garden Credits Al Bello/Getty Images Alt Text Andy Ruiz Jr knocks down Anthony Joshua in the third round at Madison Square Garden Ten things from the world …read more Source: The...

Ukraine urges Council of Europe not to lift Russia ban
Jun23

Ukraine urges Council of Europe not to lift Russia ban

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Ukraine holds largest gay pride event to date in Kiev
Jun23

Ukraine holds largest gay pride event to date in Kiev

Organisers say around 8,000 attended the Kiev parade – up from 5,000 last year. …read more Source:...