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Russia formally leaves Council of Europe's anti-torture convention (kyivindependent.com)
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Moscow officially withdrew from the Council of Europe's European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) on Nov. 1.

The withdrawal comes after Russian authorities notified the Council of Europe of their decision to denounce the convention on Oct. 30, 2025. Under the notification procedure, the denunciation takes effect one year later.

Ukraine remains a signatory of the CPT, alongside 45 other member states of the Council of Europe.

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[–] 26 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Yeah, because conventions sure keep russians from raping, torturing and murdering people.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    It made them feel bad enough about it to leave. So, I think it was a step in the right direction.

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    • [–] 12 points 1 week ago

    They thought it was like a business convention, where you go, mingle with your peers, and learn about new, exciting trends and techniques in torturing.

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    [–] 5 points 1 week ago

    looking forward to a certain portion of fedi attempting to explain how this is all due to NATO

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    [–] 3 points 1 week ago

    As if THAT was holding them back.

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