14 May 2026

Permanent Representative Meets with the Deputy Director of the Department of Human Rights and Transition Policy of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A meeting was held at the Mission between Permanent Representative Olha Kuryshko and Zdenka Caisova, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Rights and Transition Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current situation in temporarily occupied Crimea and the systemic human rights violations committed by representatives of the Russian occupation authorities. Specifically, Permanent Representative Olha Kuryshko highlighted the case of political prisoner Tofik Abdulhaziiev, who has been diagnosed with 8 severe illnesses. Despite his critical condition and the necessity for medical treatment, the Russian occupation authorities force him to publicly declare during court hearings that he is feeling well.

Olha Kuryshko also emphasised the increase in the number of individuals subjected to judicial persecution by the occupiers, as well as the tightening of control over the information space.

Particular attention was paid to preparations for the international Crimea Global 2026 conference and to opportunities for further cooperation in human rights protection and support for residents of temporarily occupied Crimea.

The Permanent Representative stressed the importance of sanctions policy, particularly regarding violations of children’s rights, and the necessity of advocating for the de-occupation and reintegration of temporarily occupied territories on international platforms. We are grateful to our Czech partners for their steadfast support of Ukraine!