A member of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade Anti-air unit points to the direction of a Russian Zala reconnaissance drone sighted overhead as they prepare to fire a Strela-10 anti-air missile system near Marinka, Ukraine.
A member of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade Anti-air unit points to the direction of a Russian Zala reconnaissance drone sighted overhead as they prepare to fire a Strela-10 anti-air missile system near Marinka, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images  

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 91

14 May 2024

IWPR's Frontline Updates – unique insights from our network of local reporters and updates from our programmes.

IWPR’s weekly Ukraine Justice Report provides an overview of key events and links to essential reading from Ukrainian and international reports alongside dedicated IWPR reporting and analysis.

Evgenii Deli is accused of violating the laws and customs of war soon after Russian forces occupied the Kinburn Peninsula in the Black Sea, a strategic location stretching for 40 kilometres between the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. © RFE/RL/Schemes (Skhemy) Project
Evgenii Deli is accused of violating the laws and customs of war soon after Russian forces occupied the Kinburn Peninsula in the Black Sea, a strategic location stretching for 40 kilometres between the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. © RFE/RL/Schemes (Skhemy) Project
COURTSIDE

Russian Commander to be Tried for Kidnapping Civilians

Accused man was identified by journalistic investigation into the so-called Don Cossack volunteer brigade.
In March 2022, Ghukasyan fired some 20 shots at the car of 32-year-old civilian Dmytro Bondarenko as he drove along a road in the Kyiv region. He and his fellow soldiers buried the body in nearby forest. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images
In March 2022, Ghukasyan fired some 20 shots at the car of 32-year-old civilian Dmytro Bondarenko as he drove along a road in the Kyiv region. He and his fellow soldiers buried the body in nearby forest. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images
INTERVIEW

How to Defend a War Crimes Case

Ukrainian lawyer explains the challenges – and vital importance – of an effective defence for Russian indictees.
UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 14 May ‘24

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

•  Two Russians Suspected of Illegally Deporting Ukrainian 
•  Russian Junior Sergeant Sentenced in Absentia for Rape 
•  Two Ukrainian Citizens Accused of Illegal Imprisonment of Prosecutor

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