{
  "id": 10434799,
  "title": "Ukraine At The Center Of The Agenda: PACE Session Kicks Off In Strasbourg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ukraine-at-the-center-of-the-agenda-pace-session-kicks-off-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:51:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ukraine-at-the-center-of-the-agenda-pace-session-kicks-off-in-strasbourg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) commenced in Strasbourg on September 28, with Ukraine taking center stage among its key agenda items. The Ukrainian delegation intends to address several pressing matters during the five-day meeting, set to conclude on October 2. Oleh Borysov, a correspondent for the FREEДOM news agency, provided initial insights into the discussions that will unfold in the European city. According to Borysov, one of the primary topics under scrutiny will be the illegitimate elections held in the Russian Federation and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The European institutions are beginning to recognize the peril posed by Russia's aspiration to legitimize these so-called elections, as stressed by Mariia Mezentseva, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE. The Union is acutely aware that this threat may directly impact their own nations, leading to a vigorous discussion on the subject. Furthermore, PACE President Petra Bayr and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset are expected to deliver opening remarks at the event. The Ukrainian delegate also indicated that key matters concerning Ukraine, such as the relentless assaults on data centers and the aggressor's intention to obliterate Ukrainian media, will be deliberated upon. The Council of Europe is likening Russia's efforts to stifle the dissemination of truth regarding its terror and criminal acts to their own concerns. As a result, Russia's ongoing onslaught on residential areas, educational facilities, and the utilization of Shahed drones against Kyiv and other cities will be a focal point of the discussions. To honor the memory of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was murdered by Russian occupiers, a customary event dubbed \"Victory for Victoria Day\" will be held on Thursday, October 1. During this commemorative day, the plight of Ukrainian journalists targeted by Russia will be addressed, with special attention given to the recent killing of Free Media TV journalists Alona Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin in Kramatorsk through a drone attack. The European community will further underscore these facts to demonstrate Russia's war crimes. Additional crucial issues set to be addressed during the session include the European policy towards disabled veterans and the systematic support for Ukrainian military personnel who have suffered from combat. The Council of Europe's judgments concerning Russia, particularly the allocation of the awarded compensation, will also be a topic of discussion. The autumn session of PACE has officially kicked off, with Alain Berset and Petra Bayr scheduled to deliver their introductory speeches, traditionally commencing with a mention of the Ukrainian matter. Subsequent speakers may include Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, ECHR President Mattias Guyomar, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Portuguese President António José Seguro, and Prince Albert II of Monaco.",
  "summary": "Reaction to the sham elections in Russia, financial support for Ukraine, and the fate of Ukrainian children abducted by the occupiers. These are the main topics the Ukrainian delegation intends to discuss at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The session began today, September 28, and will run through October 2. FREEДOM correspondent Oleh Borysov…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}