17 priority steps in the field of human rights protection in the context of armed aggression against Ukraine in 2026

February 2026 marks 12 years since the Russian Federation launched its armed aggression against Ukraine. Nearly 20% of Ukraine’s territory remains under occupation, and every day the occupying state continues its military offensive, destroying Ukrainian cities and killing Ukrainian civilians and military personnel. Despite all the “peace initiatives” of 2025, the Russian Federation shows no intention of ending the war against Ukraine and its citizens. Moreover, the Russian Federation is doing everything it can to continue this war and destroy the ties between the residents of the temporarily occupied territories and Ukraine.

17 priority steps in the field of human rights protection in the context of armed aggression against Ukraine in 2026 is the analytical document prepared by the Coalition of organisations dealing with the protection of the rights of victims of armed aggression against Ukraine1, present a consolidated position on the state’s priority steps in the field of human rights protection in 2026. The implementation of the recommendations below will ensure a consistent and predictable state policy towards war victims.

The analytical document is available in English and Ukrainian.