ECHR rules Russia violated Georgia citizens’ humans rights following 2008 conflict – JURIST

ECHR rules Russia violated Georgia citizens’ humans rights following 2008 conflict – JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Russia’s occupation and border enforcement of two regions in Georgia systematically violated Georgians’ human rights. The ECHR found that Russia violated multiple... Read more »
Russia calls for investigation into drone strike in Moldova breakaway region – JURIST

Russia calls for investigation into drone strike in Moldova breakaway region – JURIST

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on Saturday for an investigation into a drone strike in Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region. The ministry condemned the strike as a a “yet another provocation” to the... Read more »
Tajikistan denies Russia claim that Ukraine is recruiting mercenaries – JURIST

Tajikistan denies Russia claim that Ukraine is recruiting mercenaries – JURIST

Tajikistan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Shokhin Samadi told Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti Saturday that claims by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev that Ukraine has been recruiting mercenaries for... Read more »
Ukraine lowers age of military conscription to bolster armed forces in war with Russia – JURIST

Ukraine lowers age of military conscription to bolster armed forces in war with Russia – JURIST

Ukraine lowered the age of military conscription on Wednesday from 27 to 25 in an attempt to reinforce their army admist the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky signed the bill... Read more »
Russia court extends pre-trial detention of Russian-American journalist until June 5 – JURIST

Russia court extends pre-trial detention of Russian-American journalist until June 5 – JURIST

A Russian court in Kazan, Russia extended on Monday the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5. The court declined her petition to be moved... Read more »
Russia watchdog labels ‘LGBT public movement’ as terrorist organization – JURIST

Russia watchdog labels ‘LGBT public movement’ as terrorist organization – JURIST

A Russian state financial watchdog labelled the “LGBT public movement” as a terrorist organization on Friday, as reported by Russian state media outlet TASS. This development comes three months after the Supreme... Read more »
Russia security services report 11 detained following Moscow music hall attack that killed 133 – JURIST

Russia security services report 11 detained following Moscow music hall attack that killed 133 – JURIST

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reported on Saturday that security services detained 11 people in connection with the ISIS-claimed attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue on the outskirts of Moscow... Read more »
EU imposes sanctions on Russia for Alexei Navalny’s death – JURIST

EU imposes sanctions on Russia for Alexei Navalny’s death – JURIST

The European Council on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian officials and entities linked to the death of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny. The sanctions were introduced under the EU’s current Global Human... Read more »
Russia and China veto US-authored UN Security Council Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution – JURIST

Russia and China veto US-authored UN Security Council Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution – JURIST

Russia and China vetoed a US-authored UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution Friday that called for a ceasefire in Gaza. The exact text of the UNSC Resolution is not currently available to the... Read more »
Amnesty International: anniversary of Russia annexation of Crimea highlights human rights and international law violations – JURIST

Amnesty International: anniversary of Russia annexation of Crimea highlights human rights and international law violations – JURIST

Amnesty International (AI) reported Monday that Crimean residents have suffered ten years of systematic oppression since Russia’s annexation of the region in 2014. AI reported that since annexation, Russia has oppressed Crimea’s... Read more »
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