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Ukrainian delegate temporarily deprived of right to vote in PACE over Russia's complaint

At the same time, the consideration of a complaint filed by PACE President Hendrik Daems over the unfurling of the Ukrainian flag has been postponed to early June.

16:05, 27.04.2021

Kyiv court's judges seek support from PACE Monitoring Committee

They refer to provisions of the Judicial System Law and the Constitution.

12:00, 22.04.2021

Ukraine MP in PACE warned of sanctions after he unfurls national flag with bullet holes (Video)

The delegate has uploaded on social networks a video of the incident.

16:55, 20.04.2021

Issue of threat to peace in Europe from Russia not included in PACE spring session's agenda

Head of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE, Maria Mezentseva, has invited PACE delegates to sign a statement on the build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine.

15:40, 19.04.2021

Zelensky praises Ukrainian delegation's performance at PACE session

Head of Ukraine's permanent delegation to PACE Maria Mezentseva describes the latest visit as "very productive."

12:45, 18.02.2021

Europe's capitulation in PACE

17:59, 29.01.2021

Opinion

FM Kuleba slams PACE decision not to sanction Russian delegation

On January 28, PACE decided to turn down the initiative of the Ukrainian delegates to apply restrictions to the Russian delegation.

16:55, 28.01.2021

PACE rejects initiative to sanction Russia delegation

This morning, the PACE Monitoring Committee reviewed the proposals and rejected all draft amendments, submitted including by MPs from Ukraine.

13:35, 28.01.2021

PACE suggests not to apply sanctions to Russian delegation

The rapporteur highlights the Assembly's continuous commitment to dialogue as a means of reaching lasting solutions.

12:45, 27.01.2021

PACE backs Ukraine's initiative to contest Russian delegation's credentials

Now the decision should be considered by the PACE Monitoring Committee and the Committee on Rules and Procedures (Regulatory).

16:30, 25.01.2021

PACE not to discuss human rights situation in Russia-occupied Crimea – media

Yet, debates on technology, freedom of speech, as well as the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are on the agenda.

15:57, 22.01.2021

Russian delegation to PACE wants debate on language issue in Ukraine – MP

The Russians allege Ukraine has been conducting a "targeted aggressive campaign" against the Russian language.

11:05, 21.01.2021

Mezentseva voted in as new chair of Ukraine's delegation to PACE

She has replaced Yelizaveta Yasko.

23:45, 11.01.2021

PACE calls on Ukraine to restore e-declarations of assets

At the same time, Ukrainian authorities are urged to refrain from "any actions that would have a lasting detrimental effect on the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary."

23:45, 04.11.2020

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

Ukraine initiates Belarusian Declaration at PACE

The authors of the document condemn the use of violence against participants in peaceful meetings.

22:58, 16.08.2020

Russia's return to PACE not as triumphant as many suggest – think tank

The PACE resolution recognized Russia as a party to the Minsk agreements – something Moscow has fiercely resisted for the past few years.

18:30, 11.02.2020

PACE ratifies Russian delegation's credentials

The document does not envisage any sanctions on Russian delegates.

23:30, 29.01.2020

CoE Secretary General says Russian money helped organization

At the same time, Marija Pejcinovic Buric confirmed that Russia had not yet paid off the debt in full and is challenging the decision.

20:30, 29.01.2020

Russia's attempts to bring separatist movements to international platforms threaten EU – think tank

The experts explain far-reaching, and troubling, intentions behind the efforts.

21:50, 27.01.2020

Ukrainian MP Merezhko elected PACE Vice President

Merezhko will serve as PACE Vice President for one year.

16:27, 27.01.2020

Russian delegation's credentials appealed at PACE

The relevant proposal of Lithuanian MP Emanuelis Zingeris received a sufficient number of votes during the opening of the PACE Winter Session in Strasbourg.

15:43, 27.01.2020

Pro-Russian act by German delegate to PACE

The official offered to include representatives of the unrecognized "LPR-DPR" in Normandy talks, without being authorized to do so.

10:20, 23.01.2020

Parliament in Ukraine approves return of country's delegation to PACE

The Rada tasked the Ukrainian delegation with encouraging Russia to fulfill its international obligations.

19:40, 16.01.2020

Ukraine to resume work in PACE: Rada considering resolution on participation

The decision is in line with Ukraine's national interests and the Euro-Atlantic course, says delegation head.

18:45, 13.01.2020

Venice Commission believes PACE not obliged to deny credentials to Russian delegation over Crimea annexation

The report says other options could be applied to the delegation.

19:15, 06.12.2019

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

Ukrainian parliament speaker sees no factors conducive to Ukraine's return to PACE

Some representatives of different states still invite the Ukrainian delegation to return.

22:30, 27.10.2019

Rada Chairman to CoE: Ukraine ready for dialogue, but not compromise on territorial integrity

Also, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmitry Razumkov emphasized that Ukraine sees the recent return of the Russian delegation to the PACE as unacceptable.

13:00, 26.10.2019

Ukraine concerned over undermined effectiveness of CoE bodies – Parliament Speaker

Razumkov has explained why the Ukrainian delegation refused to participate in the PACE session.

19:35, 24.10.2019

Ukraine's Deputy PM Kuleba hails Ukraine's delegation to PACE: "Have the guts"

However, the head of the delegation is in Strasbourg now, holding informal consultations.

04:55, 02.10.2019

PACE leaders to arrive in Kyiv soon for consultations – MP

The PACE autumn session kicked off in Strasbourg today, but the permanent delegation of Ukraine would not take part in its official events.

14:23, 30.09.2019

Georgia likely to join boycott of PACE session in solidarity with Ukraine: MP

The final decision on Georgia's participation in the autumn session will be confirmed by the delegation's head.

10:00, 28.09.2019

Ukraine's FM, CoE Secretary General discuss consequences of Russia's return to PACE

In September, Ukraine's delegation to the PACE officially refused to participate in the autumn session over Russia's return.

12:20, 27.09.2019

"I stand by every word I say": Zelensky explains criticism of EU leaders

Zelensky has acknowledged that the EU member states have been providing great assistance to Ukraine.

10:00, 26.09.2019

Ukraine's delegation boycotts PACE's autumn session over Russia's return

The Ukrainian delegation will still be holding consultations with partners in the Assembly.

19:46, 23.09.2019

Ukrainian delegation won't participate in autumn PACE session – Yaremenko

Ukrainian MPs will hold consultations with other members of the Council of Europe to "develop a plan to restore confidence in PACE."

17:35, 21.09.2019

Ukraine appoints new delegation to PACE (list)

It consists of 12 MPs, most of whom are members of the Servant of the People party.

21:50, 17.09.2019

MFA Ukraine expects PACE committee to urge Russia to cease Crimea occupation

The Foreign Ministry hopes the PACE will call on Russia to immediately release Ukrainian citizens who are being illegally held in Russia and the occupied Crimea.

13:00, 12.09.2019

Following prisoner exchange, Volodymyr Tsemakh "must remain available" to MH17 investigators – PACE

Russia is a member State of the Council of Europe and as such is legally bound to fight impunity, the official said.

10:20, 10.09.2019

Jagland has been blocking Ukraine's initiative to compensate for Russia's fees to PACE – diplomat

The targeted policy of the CoE secretary general to block this plan discouraged other countries that were ready to support Ukraine.

23:30, 05.08.2019

Russia Trojan horse in Council of Europe – media

Giving Russia back the voting rights "gives them the free hand to be hegemonic."

19:20, 08.07.2019

Head of British delegation to PACE reportedly joins protest against Russia's return – Ariev

The statement was signed by the delegations of Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

15:37, 08.07.2019

Ukraine's Rada not obliged to invite PACE delegation to monitor elections – MFA

There are only two bodies whose decisions are binding: the Committee of Ministers and the European Court of Human Rights.

12:40, 04.07.2019

PACE pre-electoral delegation in Ukraine ends its work early

Prior to this decision, the PACE delegation met with the leaders and representatives of a number of the parties running in the elections.

22:20, 03.07.2019

PACE President: Ukraine has commitment to invite Assembly observers for elections

The PACE president regrets the Ukrainian parliament's decision to withdraw its invitation to the Assembly to observe the snap parliamentary elections.

19:59, 03.07.2019

Ukraine disinvites PACE election observation mission

Ukraine's parliament speaker says that it is unacceptable to have "agents of Putin's hybrid war" as part of an international mission.

18:59, 02.07.2019

Updated

Sweden reportedly joins seven countries' protest against Russia's return to PACE – Ariev

Ariev says Poland supports an initiative to draw up a new resolution against the reinstatement of the Russian delegation.

00:59, 02.07.2019

Rada Speaker says Russian observers must not be allowed to monitor Ukraine elections

Parubiy expressed his conviction he would receive support from the profile committee and all faction leaders in this matter.

15:20, 01.07.2019

Rada's Committee backs decision to suspend Ukraine's participation in PACE

The committee also supported the proposal to suspend participation until the Venice Commission, hands down a conclusion on the powers of the Russian delegation.

13:00, 01.07.2019