International justice

Oleksandr, a 22-year-old Ukrainian soldier suffering from severe mental trauma and other injuries, sits on his bed at a psychiatric hospital on October 05, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Ukraine: “I Just Wanted Them to Shoot Me”

Male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence often struggle to access legal redress and psychological help.

11 Aug 25

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. © Pavel Bednyakov/POOL/AFP

A Tribunal for Putin

The launch of a new international tribunal could mark a landmark moment for justice in Ukraine.

16 May 25

A destroyed Russian tank lies on the roadside on October 08, 2022 in Izyum, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

"The War is a Tragedy for Every Ukrainian"

A Ukrainian journalist covers crucial war crimes justice processes ongoing in her country.

25 Apr 25

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. © Janos Kummer/Getty Images

Hungary’s ICC Withdrawal

What Hungary's ICC withdrawal could mean for the court's work.

11 Apr 25

Justice for Victims: Navigating Ukraine's War Crimes Trials

8 Apr 25

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

Russian POW to be Tried in Closed Court

Hearings to be held in private due to threats against defence lawyer and concerns over prisoner’s rights.

31 Mar 25

A family from Mariupol wait in their car to be registered by police after arriving at an evacuation point for people fleeing Mariupol, Melitopol and the surrounding towns under Russian control on May 02, 2022 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Two Russians Sentenced for Forced Deportation

Investigators claimed Ukrainians were forced to pose as refugees seeking asylum to create pressure on EU.

30 Mar 25

A woman picks up ornaments as she walks through her home that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village on October 30, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Ukrainian Court to Hear Yahidne Rape Case

Three Russian soldiers will be tried in absentia and behind closed doors.

27 Mar 25

National guard special operations soldiers checks for anti-personnel mines and booby traps in a building previously used as a residence by the head of Russian occupying forces in Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Indicted for Cruel Treatment

If convicted, 26-year-old faces up to 12 years in prison for violating the laws and customs of war.

25 Mar 25

Ukraine Welcomes Interpol Policy Change

International search warrants could now be issued for suspected war criminals.