CouncilOfEurope

Foreign Minister Kuleba: Confidence in PACE undermined by return of Russian delegation

Permanent Representative of Ukraine Tarasyuk says Russia owes almost EUR 9 million due to be paid to the budget of the Council of Europe.

19:58, 23.10.2020

Council of Europe: Ukraine lagging in reform efforts to prevent corruption

GRECO invites Ukraine to submit additional information on the implementation of the outstanding recommendations by June 30, 2021.

14:25, 26.03.2020

PACE wants to make imposition of sanctions on national delegations more complicated

Thus, PACE will continue to work on harmonizing the activities of Council of Europe bodies.

12:33, 15.11.2019

PACE reportedly set to lift remaining sanctions from Russia

The PACE Rules Committee, which was to consider the presence of Russian delegates who voted for the annexation of Ukraine's Crimea, refused to deliver a report at all.

12:59, 26.06.2019

Russia's return to PACE to weaken Council of Europe – Ukraine's MFA

This draft resolution should finally be approved by the Assembly.

21:45, 24.06.2019

Council of Europe praises judicial reform in Ukraine

The Council of Europe notes a positive trend in improving the efficiency and quality of the judiciary and in reducing the widespread corruption.

12:18, 13.06.2019

CoE Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Russia-occupied Crimea

The visit is tentatively scheduled for October.

12:52, 12.06.2019

Ukraine MP declares high probability of Russia's return to PACE in June

Russia's return to PACE depends on the members of the delegations of different countries.

11:45, 04.06.2019

Lithuania's Linkevicius: "We can't afford Russia's unconditional return to PACE"

Since June 2017, the Russian Federation has not paid contributions to the Council of Europe.

23:59, 17.05.2019

CoE Secretary General Jagland congratulates President-elect Zelensky on victory

According to Jagland, Ukraine is a valued member of the Council of Europe and its democratic security is vital for the entire continent.

16:05, 24.04.2019

Pushing Council of Europe toward self-destruction: Diplomat on Russia's new attempt to return to PACE

Russia seeks to have PACE acknowledge responsibility for "mistake" back in 2014.

15:40, 24.03.2019

Council of Europe's GRETA urges Ukraine to continue fighting against human trafficking

GRETA encourages Ukraine to ratify the Council of Europe's Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs.

14:18, 23.11.2018

Chair of CoE's ministerial body backs arguments on illegality of sanctions against Russia in PACE

The Croatian representative urged PACE to act without going beyond the statutory powers.

15:52, 10.10.2018

Ukraine transfers US$400,000 to Council of Europe as voluntary contribution

This is an "act of Ukraine's solidarity with the Council of Europe in the dark times for the organization."

20:54, 04.09.2018

Klimkin welcomes EU sanctions against Russian companies for Crimean bridge

The sanctions are effective as of July 31, 2018.

13:48, 31.07.2018

Return of Russian delegates to PACE on CoE's hidden agenda – media

The Council of Europe (CoE) is reported to have created a loophole that will help remove sanctions against the Russian Federation and return its delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), according to the Ukrainian news outlet Europeiska Pravda.

13:27, 11.10.2017

Ukraine explains to Council of Europe move to block Russian websites

The Council of Europe has published Ukraine’s official position on the issue of blocking Russian online resourсes.

22:40, 18.07.2017

Four countries join Council of Europe decision on extending Russia sanctions

Ukraine, Montenegro, Albania and Norway have aligned themselves with the Council of Europe Decision on extending restrictive measures against Russia, that’s according to a declaration by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU.

23:05, 05.05.2017

Council of Europe publishes decision on Crimea

The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has passed a decision condemning the annexation of Crimea and demanding from Russia to respect human rights on the occupied peninsula.

20:30, 04.05.2017