International justice

A residential building in the city of Irpin, a suburb of Kyiv, heavily damaged during the Russian occupation earlier in the year. © Jesco Denzel/Bundesregierung via Getty Images

Cruel Treatment and Mock Executions: Russian Soldier Faces Trial

The 23-year-old could be sentenced to eight to ten years in prison if convicted of offences.

13 Dec 22

Tuesday, 13 December ‘22

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

13 Dec 22

Members of Ukraine's war crimes prosecutor team. © Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine

Ukraine: First Rape Trial of Russian Soldier

If convicted suspect will be put on an international wanted list and may face life imprisonment.

6 Dec 22

Tuesday, 6 December ‘22

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

6 Dec 22

Russian military personnel at the post office in Mozyr, Belarus. © Screenshot from the video of the Telegram channel "Belarusian Haiun"

Stolen Clothes, Gold and Scooters: Prosecuting Russian Looting

Sentences for robbery have already been handed done; many more are expected.

22 Nov 22

The graves of more than twenty men that were reportedly killed by Russian forces are seen at the Kherson city ceremony on November 20, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. Ukrainian forces took control of Kherson last week, as well as swaths of its surrounding region, after Russia pulled its forces back to the other side of the Dnipro river. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Investigating War Crimes in Kherson

Legal changes called for to help meet the challenge of a flood of new incidents.

22 Nov 22

Supreme Court judge Serhii Pohribnyi. © The Press Office of the Supreme Court

Limiting Russia’s Judicial Immunity

Supreme Court judge explains how a Ukrainian legal decision could transform future mechanisms for Russian reparations.

15 Nov 22

Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya speaks during a United Nations General Assembly special session at the United Nations headquarters on October 10, 2022 in New York City. © Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Can Russia’s UN Veto be Removed?

Ukraine is exploring creative ways to deprive Russia of its power within the security council.

11 Oct 22

Emergency service personnel attend to the site of a blast on October 10, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Explosions came shortly after 8:00 local time, were the largest such attacks in the capital in months. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Ukraine’s Legislative Challenge

International standards, principles and provisions need to be incorporated - and fast - for effective war crimes prosecutions.

11 Oct 22

Ukrainian flags are displayed in the town square on September 29, 2022 in Balakiya, Ukraine. Balakiya was under Russian occupation for six months, the mayor collaborated with Russians, sparing the city from major destruction. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”

Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.

7 Oct 22

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