International justice

Captured Russian soldier, Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, attends a court hearing on May 18, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Sgt. Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a civilian on a bicycle in the village of Chupakhivka, Sumy Region, days after Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. © Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Ukraine: Understanding War Crimes Trials

A new IWPR guide demystifies war crimes justice for Ukrainians.

21 Mar 25

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. © Chris Mcrath/Getty Images

Former Ukrainian Police Officer Convicted of Kidnap and Torture

Victims testify how man known as “the overseer” ordered their ill-treatment.

19 Mar 25

Headquarters of the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands. © United Nations Photo/Creative Commons

Ukraine Braces for Impact of ICC Sanctions

Washington’s moves could cripple court's ability to function and further delay aggression tribunal.

18 Mar 25

Service members of Ukraine's 13th Brigade Khartiia wait for the target's coordinates in a former house's garage to operate an American-supplied M101 howitzer on Russian combat positions on March 06, 2025, in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. © Diego Fedele/Getty Images

Ukraine: The Database Helping Solve War Crimes

A vast digital resource, based on material abandoned by Russian forces, is proving critical to investigators.

14 Mar 25

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte answers questions as he appears before lawmakers at the Senate on October 28, 2024 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Duterte: Feted and Feared

ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity has provided polarising for many in the Philippines.

12 Mar 25

Danislan Kuramayev, a 22-year-old Russian soldier, faces a trial in absentia on charges of raping a woman in July 2022 during the occupation of the Borova community in the Kharkiv region.

Russian Soldier Faces in Absentia Trial for Rape

Survivor of assault was forced to find refuge by hiding in a minefield.

12 Mar 25

Photo from the January 21, 2025 hearing. © Valeria Yehoshyna

Trial of Russian Who Told Husband to “Rape Ukrainian Women” Proceeds

Sole witness in case gives evidence to Kyiv’s Shevchenko district court.

10 Mar 25

In the border town of Kozacha Lopan, in the Kharkiv region, police discovered a jail that they believe Russian soldiers used as a torture chamber September 25, 2022 in Kozacha Lopan, Ukraine. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

“In Almost Every Village We Visited, We Encountered Torture Chambers.”

How Truth Hounds investigators document Russian war crimes.

10 Mar 25

Ukraine Justice Briefing: Friday, 7 March ‘25

An overview of recent justice processes.

7 Mar 25

At least 700 murdered civilians have been found in towns around Kiev, according to Ukrainian authorities. The slayings launched investigations for possible war crimes perpetuated by Russian forces during the occupation. Cemetery in Irpin, Ukraine, 21 April 2022. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine: “No One Will Do This For Us”

Meticulous documentation and advocacy key to future accountability, explains head of war crimes department.

4 Mar 25

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