War crimes

The Hague Convention on the Laws and Customs of War on Land contains articles that explicitly prohibit forcing individuals to swear allegiance to an occupying power.

Russia’s Forced Passport Scheme

Many thousands of Ukrainians have been forced to accept Russian citizenship in what some experts argue may account to a war crime.

18 Sep 25

The towns and villages of the Okhtyrka district in the Sumy region were under occupation for over a month, from February 24 to April 6, 2022. During that time, Russian troops stationed military equipment in private property, looted residents’ homes and took civilians captive. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Sexual Assault and Robbery

Perpetrator identified by survivor after he failed to log out of Google account on her stolen phone.

18 Sep 25

Members of the forensic police exhume bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 23, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

Can Ukraine Protect Witnesses to War Crimes?

Experts warn that current system is hampered by unresolved financial and legislative issues.

8 Sep 25

In June 2025, Stepan Suminin – a corporal in the 10th Separate Special Purpose Brigade of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate - was found guilty of operating a Mavic quadcopter with an attached munition to attack two civilians in the village of Odradokamianka in the Beryslav district of Ukraine. © Slidstvo.Info

Ukraine: “Any Male is a Target”

For the first time, Russian drone operator convicted of war crimes in the Kherson region.

4 Sep 25

The overgrown playground of the Kherson Children's orphanage where Russian forces allegedly took 46 children from, is seen on November 27, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Will a European Ruling Help Bring Ukrainian Children Home?

“Russia is trying to trade their return for politically advantageous concessions.”

26 Aug 25

Maksym Lianchenko, a native of Donetsk, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape committed during the occupation of the Kharkiv region in April 2022. © Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)

Militant Sentenced for Kharkiv Rape

Prosecutor pays tribute to survivor’s courage and participation in the legal process.

26 Aug 25

A destroyed Russian tank lies on the roadside in Izyum, Ukraine. The Ukrainian government believes that over 1,000 civilian residents were killed during the Russian occupation of Izium. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Ukraine Lays Groundwork for Special Tribunal on Russian Aggression

Despite significant progress, experts note that it may take years for the court to begin work.

18 Aug 25

A handout photo released by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine shows cars burning on a street after shelling hit Kherson, southern Ukraine on 24 Dec 2022, amid Russia's invasion. At least ten people were killed after Russian strikes targeted the southern Ukrainian city. © State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Life Sentence Issued in First Verdict Over Kherson Shelling

Russian officer found guilty of organising massive rocket strike that resulted in mass casualties.

12 Aug 25

Smoke rises in Kyiv after Russia launched another drone attack on the city. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

Ukraine: Living Under Drone Attack

How Ukrainians in Kyiv are coping under an unprecedented barrage of Russian drones."

11 Jul 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

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