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A man pushes his bike through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 06, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has accused Russian forces of committing a "deliberate massacre" as they occupied and eventually retreated from Bucha, 25km northwest of Kyiv. Hundreds of bodies have been found in the days since Ukrainian forces regained control of the town. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

In the Name of Ukraine

True justice will bring closure, create transparency, sustain democracy and ultimately support national security.

24 Oct 23

A view of the Brovary village under Russian attack. Two Russian soldiers have been indicted for a campaign of sexual violence in the the village in March 2022 which involved 12 victims including a pregnant woman and two minors. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Two Russians To Be Tried for Multiple Rapes

Accused men planned and carried out a series of assaults over a single day during the occupation of a Brovary district village.

17 Oct 23

Tuesday, 17 October ‘23

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

17 Oct 23

If a special tribunal is eventually established to deal with war crimes committed in Ukraine, it might resemble the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) which existed between 1993 and 2017. © Michel Porro/Getty Images

Ukraine: Learning From The ICTY

Former investigator highlights key lessons that can be garnered from the 17 years of the tribunal’s existence.

16 Oct 23

An apartment block lies in ruins after being hit by a Russian missile in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. According to Ukrainian investigators, Agmerzoev, together with his subordinates, tortured prisoners of war and civilians in the Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia region. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Commander to be Tried for Torture and Extortion

A colonel kept Ukrainian captives in a narrow pit, ordered their abuse and extorted money from relatives.

10 Oct 23

Tuesday, 10 October ‘23

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

10 Oct 23

A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”

Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.

10 Oct 23

A destroyed car stands by the heavily damaged house, on April 8, 2022 in Andriivka village, Ukraine. The Russian retreat from towns near Kyiv has revealed scores of civilian deaths and the full extent of devastation from Russia's failed attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Brutal Treatment of Civilians and Looting

Officer shot and wounded two Ukrainian men and ordered various premises robbed.

3 Oct 23

Tuesday, 3 October ‘23

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

3 Oct 23

A building that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Yahidne: Court Hears Villagers’ Testimony

Nearly 400 civilians were crammed into a cellar and used as “human shields” by the Russian forces.

26 Sep 23

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International justice

In the Name of Ukraine

Two Russians To Be Tried for Multiple Rapes

Tuesday, 17 October ‘23

Ukraine: Learning From The ICTY

Russian Commander to be Tried for Torture and Extortion

Tuesday, 10 October ‘23

Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Brutal Treatment of Civilians and Looting

Tuesday, 3 October ‘23

Yahidne: Court Hears Villagers’ Testimony

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