Conscription in Occupied Lands: Russia’s War Crime
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are documenting and securing convictions against organisers of the illegal draft.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are documenting and securing convictions against organisers of the illegal draft.
Law enforcement agencies argue that such crimes are systemic and that not only direct perpetrators but also their commanders must be held to account.
The imposition of Russian criminal law in the occupied territories has granted its security services sweeping powers.
Woman detained and abused due to the fact her son was serving in the armed forces of Ukraine.
Former politician also fined millions of dollars for confiscation and export of almost half a million tonnes of wheat.
He was found guilty of the cruel treatment of civilians as well as unlawful imprisonment and pillage.
On the anniversary of the fall of the regime, our joy is mixed with bitterness and our laughter with tears.
Such trials are seen as problematic in many jurisdictions and could lead to further litigation.
The lawyers did not dispute guilt but argued the court applied the wrong legal article in sentencing.
Experts and investigators have ample evidence that Russia systematically fabricates cases against its opponents while withholding the right to a fair trial.