The Council of Europe is strengthening political dialogue with Ukrainian authorities, referencing the illegal occupation of Crimea.

The entities involved

• Council of Europe →

  International organisation founded in 1949

  • Slovakia joins a commission under the Council of Europe, with PM Fico defying Moscow's warning against the move.Tue 00:14
  • Russia formally withdrew from the Council of Europe, with Vladimir Putin signing the law to formalize the withdrawal.Mon 19:22
• Crimea →

  Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)

  • Congress approved sanctions and tariffs on Russia following the annexation of Crimea.02:10
  • Russia has developed jamming systems targeting Starlink, which are now being utilized for mid-strike drone operations in Ukraine, specifically impacting logistics in occupied Crimea.Mon 19:24
• Kyiv →

  capital and largest city of Ukraine

  • Ukraine receives Starlink support while diplomatic talks are planned in Abu Dhabi and US Congress weighs in.01:27
  • Trump agrees to lift sanctions on Russian diesel as the US seeks to revive peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.Wed 22:23

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• Talks were held in Moscow concerning the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.Sep 6
• Ceasefire talks are underway regarding peace with Kyiv, amid political pressure on Russia.Aug 8
• Political events in Kyiv are reportedly being manipulated, involving the Russian Government.Aug 12