Denisova
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 February 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 December 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 December 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 November 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 October 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 July 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 May 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 May 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 April 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 November 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 November 2019
Ukrainian ombudsperson names conditions set before latest prisoner swap
According to Denisova, this is about pardon and personal recognizance.14:00, 10 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 July 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 July 2019
Ukraine, Russia ombudswomen discuss independent medicals for Ukrainian political prisoners
Discrepancies in medical records cause issues, Denisova notes.16:50, 15 July 2019
