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Russian senior lieutenant Konstantin Ozaev, 30, was handed ten years of prison in absentia for the brutal treatment of a civilian man in Sumy region in March 2022. © Slidstvo.info

Russian Commander Sentenced in Absentia for Ordering Execution

The accused ordered subordinates to kill a man in Sumy region; the victim’s life was saved by a phone call.

11 Jun 24

A woman cries while being evacuated from her home on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Survivors of Sexual Violence Need Immediate Support

“It is not enough to bring perpetrators to justice; it is important to help people recover.”

11 Jun 24

On March 2, 2022, Sayan Ilyarov (pictured) and his accomplice, identified as 26-year-old private Linchobo Naidanov, reportedly shot and killed Vasyl Avdeev, a resident of Berezivka, © Slidstvo.Info

Two Russian Soldiers To be Tried for Murdering Ukrainian Volunteer

Victim had been returning from distributing food when he was killed and his body thrown into a sewer well.

4 Jun 24

A Ukrainian police officer stands guard in the hallway of a preliminary detention centre which is believed to have been used by Russian forces to jail and torture civilians on November 16, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

“Do Not Be Silent and Do Not Be Afraid”

Victim of illegal detention describes her experience of trying to seek justice through the courts.

4 Jun 24

Russian prisoner of war Nikolay Kartashev stands in Irpinsky City Court of the Kyiv region on May 9. The 22-year-old paratrooper is accused of the killing of a supermarket security guard in Bucha in March 2022. © I. Domashchenko

Murder Case Returns to Court After Procedural Dispute

Paratrooper accused of killing a supermarket security guard together with four accomplices.

28 May 24

International Criminal Court building in The Hague, Netherlands. © United Nations Photo/Creative Commons

“International Justice is the Servant of the World”

Leading justice expert explains why potential indictments over Gaza war could be a game-changer.

24 May 24

The village of Yahidne, Chernihiv region, was almost completely destroyed during the invasion of Russian troops. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

How Investigative Journalists Can Support Justice

Open source and undercover work helped a team from the Suspilne media outlet identify a suspect in a notorious case of the abuse of civilians.

21 May 24

According to the investigation, Lieutenant Colonel Yevgenii Zelenov ordered the Russian forces to open fire on civilians and cars as the unit approached the Kharkiv ring road. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Russian Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Two people were killed and others wounded after lieutenant colonel directed troops to shoot at Ukrainians fleeing the invasion.

21 May 24

Evgenii Deli is accused of violating the laws and customs of war soon after Russian forces occupied the Kinburn Peninsula in the Black Sea, a strategic location stretching for 40 kilometres between the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. © RFE/RL/Schemes (Skhemy) Project

Russian Commander to be Tried for Kidnapping Civilians

Accused man was identified by journalistic investigation into the so-called Don Cossack volunteer brigade.

14 May 24

In March 2022, Ghukasyan fired some 20 shots at the car of 32-year-old civilian Dmytro Bondarenko as he drove along a road in the Kyiv region. He and his fellow soldiers buried the body in nearby forest. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

How to Defend a War Crimes Case

Ukrainian lawyer explains the challenges – and vital importance – of an effective defence for Russian indictees.