War crimes

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

Tuesday, 21 May ‘24

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

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

Tuesday, 14 May ‘24

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

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.

14 May 24

On April 15th, the Reckoning Project, an initiative of Ukrainian and international reporters and lawyers to document war crimes, submitted a criminal complaint to the Argentine Federal Judiciary under the universal jurisdiction. The case concerns the torture of a Ukrainian civilian by Russian forces during the occupation in 2022. © Anna Tsyhyma

Argentina to Consider Ukrainian Case

“It is important for us to show that crimes have no borders and Russian criminals must be caught everywhere.”

8 May 24

Tuesday, 7 May ‘24

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

8 May 24

Vovchansk, a town in the eastern region of Kharkiv, lies five kilometres from the border with Russia. It was for was occupied for six months in 2022 and it remains under constant shelling: about 3,500 people remain of its pre-war 18,000 residents. © Public Kharkiv

Russian Security Official to be Tried for Torture

During the occupation of Kharkiv region, the accused ordered and participated in the detention and torture of local residents.

8 May 24

Emergency personnel clear rubble in search for victims in the heavily damaged apartment building that was hit by a downed Russian missile on June 24, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Ukraine Needs Justice, Not Charity

Expert calls for international agreement on the legal basis and conditions under which Russian assets can be used for reconstruction and reparations.

30 Apr 24

Tuesday, 30 April ‘24

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

30 Apr 24

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War crimes

Russian Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Tuesday, 21 May ‘24

Russian Commander to be Tried for Kidnapping Civilians

Tuesday, 14 May ‘24

How to Defend a War Crimes Case

Argentina to Consider Ukrainian Case

Tuesday, 7 May ‘24

Russian Security Official to be Tried for Torture

Ukraine Needs Justice, Not Charity

Tuesday, 30 April ‘24

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