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The voices of Ukrainians must be heard
The letter was published in May 2026 on the website of our long-time partner ECCHR, in the Living Open Archive section. It is a collection of personal impressions and stories from ECCHR staff and partners about the projects they work on, the injustices and contexts they experience, and the world they envision. They share intimate reflections in letters to their colleagues, allies, and the world.
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Prisoners of War Tried as Terrorists: What Is Happening to Ukrainian Soldiers Captured in Russia’s Kursk Region
The number of Ukrainians captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region remains hidden by the fog of war and defenders may be considered missing in action for months before suddenly appearing in photographs posted on Telegram channels alongside other prisoners of war. Or, conversely, families may search those same channels every day for any trace of their loved one, only to one day receive the devastating news of their death.
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ECtHR Case Law on the Consequences of the Armed Conflict in Ukraine: The Detention of Ukrainian Troops at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, one of the primary objectives of the Russian armed forces was to seize control of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP). In February 2022, Russian troops occupied the facility and detained everyone there, including both civilian personnel responsible for maintaining the operation of the plant and members of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU), who were responsible for the facility’s security.
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ICС–NGO Roundtables 2026: Recognising the Challenges and Seeking Ways to Support the Court
From 8 to 12 June 2026, ULAG travelled to The Hague to take part in the annual ICC–NGO Roundtables, the week-long series of closed-door exchanges that brings together senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and representatives of civil society organisations from around the world.
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Justice and judicial reform in the context of Russia’s war on Ukraine
How does the role of a lawyer change during wartime? Is it possible to advocate for domestic reform in a country suffering mass casualties, the destruction of key infrastructure and the forced displacement of millions of people?
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Analysis of the ECtHR Judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia
On 9 July 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its judgment in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (applications nos. 8019/16, 43800/14, 28525/20 and 11055/22). This was a landmark moment in legal terms, not only for assessing the consequences of the armed conflict on Ukrainian territory, but also for […]
