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 October 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 March 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 November 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 June 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 June 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 June 2019

CoE Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Russia-occupied Crimea
The visit is tentatively scheduled for October.12:52, 12 June 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 June 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 May 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 April 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 March 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 November 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 October 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 September 2018

Klimkin welcomes EU sanctions against Russian companies for Crimean bridge
The sanctions are effective as of July 31, 2018.13:48, 31 July 2018

Return of Russian delegates to PACE on CoE's hidden agenda – media
<p>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.</p>13:27, 11 October 2017

Ukraine explains to Council of Europe move to block Russian websites
<p>The Council of Europe has published Ukraine’s official position on the issue of blocking Russian online resourсes.</p>22:40, 18 July 2017

Four countries join Council of Europe decision on extending Russia sanctions
<p>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.</p>23:05, 05 May 2017