Maksym Butkevych
Maksym Butkevych is a Ukrainian human rights activist and former military serviceman known for his advocacy on behalf of political prisoners and his critiques of both Russian aggression and the narratives surrounding Ukraine's sovereignty. He gained international attention for his reflections on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the implications of foreign political discourse on the conflict. Butkevych has been a vocal critic of disinformation and propaganda, especially regarding the portrayal of Ukraine in the context of U.S.-Russia relations.
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Recent news mentions
The Council of Europe on Monday awarded its 2025 rights prize to Ukrainian journalist and rights activist Maksym Butkevych.
Ukraine war briefing: Europe ‘no longer at peace’ with Russia, says German chancellor | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-09-30
Maksym Butkevych is a Ukrainian journalist and one of the founders of the independent radio station 'Hromadske' and the human rights center 'ZMINA' in Kyiv.
Vaclavo Havelo žmogaus teisių premija skirta Ukrainos žurnalistui Maksymui Butkevyčiui
Lithuania· 2025-09-29
Maksym Butkevych, a human rights activist and co-founder of the Zmina Center, was nominated.
Фонд ''Відродження'' оголосив лауреатів Премії відкритого суспільства: серед них ''Українська правда''
Ukraine· 2025-05-16
Maksym Butkevych is a Ukrainian journalist who spent two years in Russian captivity and shared his experiences after returning.
«Я сказал на видео, что меня не пытают — на тот момент это было правдой. А потом меня били два часа». Украинский журналист два года провел в российском плену — вот что он пережил
Belarus· 2025-05-11Ukrainian activists Maksym Butkevych and Yevheniya Zakrevska filed a lawsuit regarding events from 2012-2013.
ЄСПЛ встановив, що ексглаву НАБУ Ситника судили з порушеннямиUkraine· 2025-04-24
Maksym Butkevych is a prominent human rights activist in Ukraine who joined the armed forces to defend his country during the Russian invasion.
A Ukrainian human rights defender’s journey through war and captivity – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-25
Maksym Butkevych reflects on the struggles and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of aggression.
Десь я це вже чувUkraine· 2025-02-21
