Russian Aggression in Ukraine: Violation of International Law, Covenants Court Decisions (Holodomor — Genocide, War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity)
Keywords:
genocide, Holodomor, war crimes, crimes against humanity, international humanitarian law, Genocide Convention, Nuremberg Tribunal, International Court of Justice, International Criminal CourtAbstract
This article examines the legal framework surrounding the crime of genocide, tracing its evolution from the post-World War II era to modern international tribunals. It explores the role of the Nuremberg Tribunal in the formation of international humanitarian law and the subsequent development of the 1948 Genocide Convention. The application of the Convention’s definition of genocide to historical events, particularly the Holodomor of 1932–33 in Ukraine, is also studied. The article scrutinizes Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its full-scale aggression against Ukraine, highlighting accusations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Ukraine’s recourse to international legal mechanisms, such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, in pursuit of justice for these crimes is considered. The discussion underscores the urgent need for international action to end the conflict in Ukraine and uphold the principles of justice, security, and freedom on a global scale.References
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