Analytical review of the Russian Federation's war crimes documentation activities (June 2025)

This monthly report by the NGO “Association of the Relatives of Kremlin’s Political Prisoners” presents newly documented cases of unlawful detention of civilians in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. These include abductions, torture, incommunicado detention, and imprisonment in Russian penal colonies. In June 2025 alone, 17 new cases were identified. The report also outlines the geographical scope of the crimes, types of violations, and systemic practices employed by the Russian Federation against the civilian population.

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August 31, 2025

Analytical review of the activities regarding the documentation of war crimes in July 2025

During interviews in July 2025, documenters identified 18 individuals who had been unlawfully deprived of their personal liberty as a result of Russian aggression, 16 men and 2 women

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February 15, 2026

Analytical note on the practical implementation of the Procedure for Carrying Out Priority Support Measures for Civilians Affected by Deprivation of Liberty as a Result of Armed Aggression against Ukraine

The analytical note is devoted to the practical implementation of Resolution No. 1775 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which provides for priority support for civilians affected by deprivation of liberty resulting from the armed aggression against Ukraine. The document analyzes how ready this mechanism is for practical application, identifies risks that may hinder access to assistance, and outlines key issues that require further regulatory and organizational improvement.