Dissertations and Theses
Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Thesis
Department
International Relations
First Advisor
Jean Krasno
Second Advisor
Bruce Cronin
Keywords
Ukraine, Justice, International Law, Accountability, Russia-Ukraine War, War Crimes
Abstract
The Russian Federation's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has been marked by numerous documented atrocities, potentially falling under the categories of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This thesis aims to explore whether these apparent human rights and humanitarian law violations merit international prosecution. It also assesses the suitability and feasibility of various mechanisms, such as establishing national courts, "internationalized" or "hybrid" tribunals, or resorting to the International Criminal Court (ICC), drawing insights from past experiences in transitional and retributive justice.
Recommended Citation
Karpus, Tetiana, "Ukraine’s Quest for Justice: Accountability for Atrocities Committed in the Russia-Ukraine War" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cc_etds_theses/1120