Crime

Mass draft-dodging scheme in Kyiv sent to court: thousands evade mobilization for cash

Mass draft-dodging scheme in Kyiv sent to court: thousands evade mobilization for cash

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has submitted to court the indictment against three officials from the Holosiivskyi District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRC) in Kyiv, the former head of a military medical commission, and two civilians. They are accused of organizing a large-scale corruption scheme that allowed thousands of draft-eligible men to evade mobilization in exchange for bribes.

19 June 2025

Argentine intelligence exposes Russian spies

Argentine intelligence exposes Russian spies

The Argentine National Intelligence Service (SIDE) has discovered a spy group that included Russians living in the country and, in collaboration with the Argentines, setting up a network of influence to promote Russia’s interests.

18 June 2025

17 June 2025

ECHR to hand down ruling in case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia" on July 9

ECHR to hand down ruling in case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia" on July 9

On July 9, the European Court of Human Rights will announce its decision on the merits in the case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia" into the downing of the passenger jet operated by Malaysian Airlines, flight MH17, in July 2014 from the skies over Donetsk region, and other criminal violations by Russia on the territory of Ukraine.

16 June 2025

15 June 2025

14 June 2025

13 June 2025

11 June 2025

10 June 2025

08 June 2025

Tragedy in Belgium: Ukrainian teen admits to double murder and arson

Tragedy in Belgium: Ukrainian teen admits to double murder and arson

The Belgian prosecutor’s office has released initial findings from the investigation into the murder of two Ukrainian nationals — a 46-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter — in the town of Haasrode. The 16-year-old son of the victim has confessed to the killings and to setting the apartment on fire.

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