The Russian Aggression on Ukraine and International Law
2 years, 10 months ago

The Russian Aggression on Ukraine and International Law

The Hindu  

The story so far: The annexation of Crimea in 2014 by Russia, following the removal of Victor Yanukovych as the President, was the first major military flare-up in the Russo-Ukrainian relations. Also, by resorting to use of force, Russia has violated article 2 which requires the states to settle their dispute by peaceful means in order to preserve international peace and security. In face of the use of force by Russia, Ukraine has the right to self-defence under international law. Thus, even if Ukraine has, or were to acquire nuclear weapons in the future, it does not become a ground for invoking self defence by Russia. Russia has claimed it is acting in self-defence as Ukraine could acquire nuclear weapons with the help of its western allies.

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International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine that judges said happened “pursuant to a state policy.” It’s only the second time the global court has publicly announced arrest warrants linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. “During this time frame, …

How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it
1 year, 1 month ago

How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it

LA Times  

Israeli police officers evacuate a woman and a child from a site hit by rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel, on Oct. 7. The United Nations says it is collecting evidence of war crimes by both sides in the Israel-Hamas war, which began with the militant group’s brutal Oct. 7 cross-border attack and has been followed …

Ukraine’s allies back its arguments against Russia before the U.N.’s highest court
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine’s allies back its arguments against Russia before the U.N.’s highest court

LA Times  

Lawyers for Ukraine and Russia are facing off at the International Court of Justice in The Hague over Moscow’s invasion, which is nearing the 19-month mark. Ukraine’s international allies filed into the United Nations’ top court Wednesday to support Kyiv’s case against Russia, which alleges that Moscow twisted the international convention on genocide to manufacture a pretext for its invasion …

How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?
1 year, 9 months ago

How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?

ABC  

The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin is just one strand in a complex web of international and national legal moves over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The International Criminal Court's role The Hague-based tribunal has led the most high-profile investigations into the most prominent suspects, looking into war crimes and broader crimes against humanity and …

‘People’s court’ tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

‘People’s court’ tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A “people’s court” put Russian President Vladimir Putin on trial Monday for the crime of aggression over his invasion of Ukraine, in a symbolic move to close an “accountability gap” in the absence of an international tribunal with jurisdiction. While the International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into crimes committed in Ukraine, it does not …

U.S.: Russia Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S.: Russia Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MUNICH — The United States has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday, insisting that “justice must be served” to the perpetrators. She also cited “execution-style killings, beatings, and electrocution.” The Biden administration formally determined last March that Russian troops had committed war crimes in Ukraine and said …

Russia’s war is a crime, but all sides face legal questions
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s war is a crime, but all sides face legal questions

Al Jazeera  

The law did not fall silent on Russia’s war on Ukraine. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe have also found serious violations of international humanitarian law in Russia’s conduct of the war. In short, “jus contra bellum” – the legal term for the general prohibition of the use of force …

Ukraine-Russia war crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Karim Khan, chief prosecutor at …

Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism as Vinnytsia attack kills 23
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism as Vinnytsia attack kills 23

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says attack in central Ukraine is ‘act of terrorism’, urges ‘special tribunal’ for Moscow’s war crimes. Russian missiles struck the city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine, killing at least 23 people, including three children, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called “an open act of terrorism”. The attack killed at least 23 people, including three children ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/K3Q7IsKEut …

How we plan to indict President Putin at the International Criminal Court
2 years, 8 months ago

How we plan to indict President Putin at the International Criminal Court

The Independent  

At the request of 39 countries, with Karim Khan the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, Vladimir Putin is under investigation for war crimes and for crimes against humanity. On Monday, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky requested international partners to support the establishment of a special international military tribunal to investigate war crimes committed by Russian aggressors on the territory of …

Russia’s war must stop
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia’s war must stop

The Hindu  

In the 21st century, on the European continent, bombs are again killing children, women and destroying civilian infrastructure. President Putin chose to unleash an invasion, a fully-fledged war, violating the most basic principles of international law and all agreements, covenants and treaties underpinning Europe’s security such as the Helsinki Final Act or the Paris Charter – to which Russia is …

International court in The Hague calls on Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

International court in The Hague calls on Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine

Dutch News  

The International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday called on Russia to ‘immediately suspend the military operations’ that it had started in Ukraine on February 24. Ukraine has accused Russia of manipulating the concept of genocide to justify its military aggression and called on the court to establish that ‘Russia has no lawful basis to take action in …

International court in The Hague calls on Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

International court in The Hague calls on Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine

Dutch News  

The International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday called on Russia to ‘immediately suspend the military operations’ that it had started in Ukraine on February 24. Ukraine has accused Russia of manipulating the concept of genocide to justify its military aggression and called on the court to establish that ‘Russia has no lawful basis to take action in …

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal': What does it mean and who gets to decide?
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal': What does it mean and who gets to decide?

Firstpost  

Declaring someone a war criminal is not as simple as just saying the words. There are set definitions and processes for determining who’s a war criminal and how they should be punished President Joe Biden on Wednesday flatly called Russia’s Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the unfolding onslaught in Ukraine, where hospitals and maternity wards have been bombed. Clearly …

UN court orders Russia to halt invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

UN court orders Russia to halt invasion of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The International Court of Justice orders Russia to halt its invasion and says it is ‘profoundly concerned’ by Moscow’s use of force in Ukraine. The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia to cease military actions in Ukraine immediately, saying it is “profoundly concerned” by Moscow’s use of force. “The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the military operations that it …

Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine: Explaining International Criminal Court's Jurisdiction
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine: Explaining International Criminal Court's Jurisdiction

Live Law  

On 24 February 2022, even as the UN Security Council held emergency meetings to try and resolve ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russia launched a military invasion into Ukraine. Amidst all this however, Ukraine has filed claims against Russia before the International Court of Justice, and its leaders have also requested the International Criminal Court to open an investigation …

In war-torn Ukraine, has international law failed us once again?
2 years, 9 months ago

In war-torn Ukraine, has international law failed us once again?

Hindustan Times  

Russia’s ruthless invasion of Ukraine is the most blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law in recent memory. As international lawyer Marko Milanovic argues, this could amount to a “dispute” under Article IX of the Genocide Convention. Article XXI empowers a WTO member country to adopt measures “which it considers” necessary for the protection of its security …

Russia Attacks Ukraine | Invasion Or Collective Self-Defence? What International Law Says About Putin Action
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia Attacks Ukraine | Invasion Or Collective Self-Defence? What International Law Says About Putin Action

ABP News  

Many of us woke up Thursday to the news of Russian troops entering Kiev. Right to collective self-defence provides that a State is within the four walls of international law and the UN charter if they act in self-defence on behalf of other states. In this case, the law of self-defence in the UN charter allows the victim state to …

Invasion? Incursion? How do we describe what Putin and Russia are doing in Ukraine?
2 years, 10 months ago

Invasion? Incursion? How do we describe what Putin and Russia are doing in Ukraine?

ABC  

Has Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine? Let's consider the definitions The United Nations defines aggression as "the use of armed force by a state against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence of another state." Live: Russia-Ukraine tensions mount Photo shows A woman holds a sign that reads "stop Putin", with a Ukrainian flag in the background US President Joe Biden …

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be an international crime
2 years, 10 months ago

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be an international crime

Al Jazeera  

As clamours for war reach a fever pitch, there has been much discussion of how the West might retaliate against Russia should it invade Ukraine. What is missing from this representation is a strong sense that an invasion of Ukraine would explicitly violate one of the most cherished and central norms of international law: the prohibition of aggression. By this …

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