Since 2014, the world has witnessed a harrowing conflict unfold in Ukraine’s Crimea and Donbas regions, marked by the all-out Russian invasion at the beginning of 2022. This invasion has sparked international outrage and concern, not only due to its geopolitical implications but also because of allegations of war crimes committed by Russian forces and officials during the conflict.
This essay embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the war crimes accusations levied against Vladimir Putin in the context of the invasion of Ukraine, with a specific focus on the 2023 allegations by the International Criminal Court in Hague. The war crimes ...