The scale of Russia's criminal conduct in Ukraine is astounding. Since Russia invaded Ukraine almost one year ago, Ukrainian authorities have opened over 50,000 investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Russia. As we approach the one year anniversary of the invasion, we welcome back Judge James Baker to revisit the laws and treaties that apply to Russia and this conflict.
Hon. James E. Baker is Director, Institute for Security Policy and Law, Syracuse University
References:
Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts
The North Atlantic Treaty, Articles 5 & 11
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
United Nations General Assembly, Article 18
James E. Baker, “Obedience to Orders, Lawful Orders, and the Military’s Constitutional Compact.” Just Security. November 2, 2020
“Biden calls Putin a war criminal.” NPR. March 16, 2022
“U.S must harden its cybersecurity defenses, experts say.” ABA Press and ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security. Feb. 2022
“Statement of ABA President Reginald Turner Re: Invasion of Ukraine.” ABA. March 2, 2022
Title 18 U.S. Code 2441, War Crimes
Department of Defense Law of War Manual
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