Ukraine and the Legal Accountability of Russia

The Emergence of a New Global Order

Paul R Williams editor Michael P Scharf editor Milena Sterio editor Yvonne Dutton editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:25th Nov '25

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This book explains how the response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has transformed international law. It analyzes the significance of the resurrection of the UN General Assembly’s Uniting for Peace mechanism, the insertion of the International Criminal Court into world politics at the highest level, and the creation of new types of investigatory mechanisms and tribunals. It explores groundbreaking developments related to war reparations, the crime of aggression and attacks on the environment. And it makes the case that, rather than personifying the failure of international law, the Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated its continuing relevance and resilience in surprising ways. This work will be compelling reading for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict.

"What can the international community do when a Superpower goes rogue and uses its special status to shield itself from accountability? The question is at the core of this timely and thought-provoking collection by foremost experts in the field of international law."
Stephen Rapp, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, USA

"These insightful chapters prod us not to forget the most crucial aspects of what should be remembered as a global turning point in the evolution of civil and criminal accountability, reparations, deterrence, and justice for the victims of naked aggression and atrocity."
Harold Hongju Koh, former Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State, USA

"A compelling book that is essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and diplomats interested in understanding the impact the Ukraine crisis has had on international law and policy and the various options available to deliver comprehensive justice." Beth Van Schaack, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, USA

ISBN: 9781032595344

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 670g

348 pages