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Ombudsperson tells of political prisoners illegally held in Russia, occupied Crimea

In Crimea alone, there are 33 such held persons, some serving their sentence and some – awaiting or undergoing trial.

20:00, 02.02.2021

Three citizens freed from prison in Laos eventually return to Ukraine – Ombudsperson

Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2 and another two on November 18.

12:20, 16.12.2020

Human rights commissioner: 251 Ukrainians held captive in occupied Donbas

The official says it is not possible to monitor how their rights are being observed in the Russia-occupied territory.

22:59, 11.12.2020

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Ombudsperson's website blocked amid cyber attacks

The site is being attacked for the second day in a row.

12:45, 10.11.2020

Markiv case: Italian prosecutors distort facts, Ombudsperson says

The prosecution team's addresses involved "accusations, including those targeting some of our state officials," Denisova reports.

10:40, 16.10.2020

Ukrainian man illegally held in occupied Donbas "in critical condition" – Ombudsperson

He has dramatically lost weight amid cancer suspicion, while his family were not allowed to hand over any medications.

23:15, 29.07.2020

Coronavirus lockdowns leave 46 surrogacy infants stranded in Kyiv hotel

Intended parents – all foreign nationals – are unable to pick up their babies due to the latest travel restrictions.

10:00, 14.05.2020

Ukraine's ombudsperson: Ukrainian political prisoner in Russia may have contracted COVID-19

The detention center's administration has not yet provided Buhaichuk with proper medical assistance.

18:30, 12.05.2020

Ukraine taking back nine citizens from captivity in Russian-occupied part of Donetsk region (Photo)

In total, 19 Ukrainians, who had been illegally held by Russian-controlled forces in the self-proclaimed "DPR"/"LPR" will be returning today.

12:00, 16.04.2020

Ukraine's ombudsperson: 36,000 Ukrainian children recognized victims of armed conflict

Almost 25,000 children live and study in the "gray" zone.

15:00, 26.11.2019

Ukrainian activist Mazur detained in Poland at Russia's request – Ukraine's ombudsperson

Mazur is also an employee of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights.

19:53, 09.11.2019

Ukrainian ombudsperson names conditions set before latest prisoner swap

According to Denisova, this is about pardon and personal recognizance.

14:00, 10.09.2019

Another prisoner swap may take place this year – Ukrainian ombudsperson

According to Denisova, there are prospects for a another exchange of held persons.

13:20, 10.09.2019

"There may be sanctions": Russia did not comply with all conditions set by ITLOS in Kerch Strait attack probe

At the same time, the Kremlin was attempting to portray the release of Ukrainian POW sailors as a gesture independent of the award of the International Tribunal.

11:20, 10.09.2019

Presidential decrees pardoning convicts from swap list "classified", not to be published – Ombudsperson

On September 7, Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners in the "35 for 35" format.

10:40, 10.09.2019

Moskalkova said that there is no decision on the release of Ukrainian sailors yet – Russian media

Earlier, Denisova said that an agreement on the return of captive sailors captured by Russia to Ukraine has been reached and the latest documents are being processed.

21:50, 24.07.2019

Russia-backed forces hand over to Ukraine another 64 convicts

The transfer was carried out near the town of Shchastia, directly on the contact line.

19:50, 24.07.2019

Ukraine, Russia ombudswomen discuss independent medicals for Ukrainian political prisoners

Discrepancies in medical records cause issues, Denisova notes.

16:50, 15.07.2019

Ukraine's court rules e-declaration of assets by anti-graft activists not constitutional

Denisova says anti-corruption restrictions should be imposed on officials only.

23:25, 06.06.2019

Four guards injured in Ukraine prison violence apparently sparked by searches – media

Nobody was killed but four guards were treated for injuries.

17:59, 27.05.2019

Russia frees two Ukrainian fishermen held for months after incident off Crimea coast – media

An official with the Russia-backed government in Crimea confirmed to the Russia news agency TASS that the fishermen had been released.

14:19, 08.05.2019

Ukrainian ombudsperson off to Russia to attend court hearings in POW sailors' case

She also intends to meet the FSB chief.

13:40, 14.04.2019

Ukraine Ombudsperson at UN: Ukrainian political prisoners Bekirov and Hryb in critical condition

The Ukrainian authorities have no access to Russian-occupied Crimea and part of Donbas to monitor how citizens' rights have been observed in the five past years.

09:49, 01.03.2019

Ukraine Ombudsperson meets Russian counterpart, stresses need for immediate hospital treatment for three wounded Ukrainian POW sailors

She noted that the captives needed actual treatment, not superficial examinations.

09:00, 22.02.2019

Health condition of captured Ukrainian POW sailors deteriorating – Ukrainian ombudsperson

Denisova said the conditions of detention of Ukrainian servicemen are harmful to their health.

13:40, 05.02.2019

Ukrainian political prisoner Hryb on verge of life and death in Russia – Ombudsperson

A 20-year-old Ukrainian requires urgent heart surgery, the Ombudsperson stresses.

23:20, 29.01.2019

Ukraine Ombudsperson names number of Ukrainians illegally held in Russian prisons

Denisova is convinced it is love for their Homeland that will help Ukrainian political prisoners "live through all tortures and win."

21:00, 12.01.2019

Ombudsperson says wounded Ukrainian POW sailors deprived of medications

On January 15, the trial will start in their "illegal border crossing" case.

12:00, 12.01.2019

OSCE envoy Frisch could not visit all hostages in Donbas – Ukraine's Ombudsperson

At the same time, the occupation authorities asked Toni Frisch to see prisoners held in custody in Ukraine and gave him a relevant list.

13:50, 05.10.2018

Ukraine's Ombudsperson welcomes parliament's decision to nominate Sentsov for Nobel Peace Prize

Denisova believes it is necessary to look for new ways to return Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who is imprisoned in Russia, to his homeland.

21:25, 18.09.2018

Over 100 Ukrainian citizens held in Italian prisons – Ukraine's Ombudsperson

Among them, there are those recognized as victims of human trafficking.

21:50, 31.08.2018

Ukraine Ombudsperson asks Russian counterpart to transfer Sentsov to Moscow for treatment

Denisova says an ambulance plane is required to save Sentsov's life.

16:00, 09.08.2018

Ukrainian political prisoner Kostenko freed in Russia – Ombudsperson

Kostenko with the Consul of Ukraine are now going to the Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow.

15:43, 03.08.2018

Ukraine Ombudsperson receives letter from Russian counterpart on state of Sentsov's health

The letter tells of the state of health of the Ukrainian film director following Moskalkova's visit to him on June 28.

23:10, 02.08.2018

Russian occupation troops in Crimea pointed automatic rifles at Ukrainian fishers - Relatives

Crew of a detained fishing boat have for the third month been unable to return to mainland Ukraine as their passports have been seized.

10:00, 12.07.2018

Ukraine insists Russia letting Ukrainian ombudswoman see Sentsov in jail (Photo, video)

Russian ombudswoman Moskalkova claims the state of Sentsov's health is "satisfactory."

17:31, 28.06.2018

Ukrainian Ombudsperson denied access to journalist Sushchenko

The Lefortovo administration issued a no-go despite a relevant request for the visit produced by the Ombudsperson, along with a court decision.

18:30, 18.06.2018

Ukraine's Ombudsperson denied access to Karpiuk as she arrives in Russian prison

An agreement had been reached for ombudspersons of both countries to visit Russian nationals who are imprisoned in Ukraine and Ukrainian citizens detained in Russia.

21:55, 16.06.2018

Ukraine's Ombudsperson denied access to Sentsov as she arrives in colony

Local penitentiary officials provided no information on the prisoner's health condition and requested that Denisova leave the premises.

13:30, 15.06.2018

New Ombudsperson appointed in Ukraine

Valeriya Lutkovskaya's term in office expired on April 27, 2017.

20:30, 15.03.2018