I welcome the decision of the Podolsky court of Kiev, which today has released Kirill Vyshinsky from detention under personal guarantee. I think this decision is fair, devoid of political undertones. This gives hope for a further objective examination of the journalist’s case. I congratulate Kirill, his relatives, friends and all those helping his release!

On August 16, in Moscow, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova and Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan held a joint reception of citizens of the two countries. The applicants addressed the ombudspersons with a wide range of issues related to the criminal procedure, social services, migration and other areas. Tatiana Moskalkova…

On August 16, Tatiana Moskalkova and Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan held joint Russian-Armenian human rights consultations in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation. The event was part of the Eurasian Ombudsman Alliance. Tatiana Moskalkova noted that, creating the Alliance, the participating countries attached great…

On July 25, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova again held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmila Denisova about information in mass media concerning the detention of a Russian tanker in the port of Izmail. In a telephone conversation, Lyudmila Denisova told Tatiana Moskalkova that no charges were brought against ten…

On July 25, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmila Denisova about information in mass media concerning the detention of a Russian tanker in the port of Izmail. During the conversation, Tatiana Moskalkova asked Lyudmila Denisova to clarify the circumstances of the vessel’s detention, as well…

On July 23, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova the Report on the Activity of High Commissioner for 2018 at the plenary session of the Federation Council. The federal ombudswoman thanked the members of the upper chamber of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for their support and assistance in working to strengthen the legitimate…

On July 16, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmila Denisova. Tatiana Moskalkova and Lyudmila Denisova established a roadmap for cooperation and expansion of tools for protecting the rights of citizens in the two countries. "Today, together with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human…

On July 15, in Kiev, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmila Denisova. The participants of the meeting discussed the protection of Russian citizens in Ukraine and Ukrainian citizens in Russia, as well as the development of cooperation between human rights institutions of the two countries in the humanitarian…

On July 15, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova arrived in Kiev to support head of the RIA Novosti — Ukraine news agency Kirill Vyshinsky at the court hearing. Today, the Podolsky district court of Kiev is to consider the case of a Russian journalist accused of treason. More than a year has passed since the day of the illegal arrest…

The well balanced and humane decision of the President of the Russian Federation to refrain from economic sanctions against Georgia allows to preserve the "humanitarian corridor" between our countries. The key issue is that ordinary people won't suffer. It is very important for many families to be able to receive…