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Championing Accountability: Lithuania’s Leadership in Investigating Russian Crimes in Ukraine

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article explores the role of Lithuania in seeking accountability for Russia’s crimes in Ukraine since 2022. This small Baltic state, being both an EU and NATO member for twenty years now, is advocating on behalf of their Ukrainian colleagues in many international arenas and forums. However, more than two years into the brutal war, some organisational and legal challenges have started to emerge. These include the challenges resulting from the complex international institutional framework, as well as legal ones related to universal jurisdiction and the scope of crimes included under current criminal investigations.

Source: Polish Yearbook of International Law

DOI: 10.24425/pyil.2024.152302

Author: Dovilė Sagatienė

Institution: University of Copenhagen

Language: English

Topic: International Law and Human Rights

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Volkswagen Foundation