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René Värk

@drrenevark

Associate Professor of International Law at the University of Tartu in Estonia

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At the United for Justice conference, the speakers appealed that it is high time to show courage and create a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Even if no perfect precedent or legal basis exists, lead the way of change and fight impunity! #U4J

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Brutal. The killing of a prisoner of war who is unarmed, in the hands of the adversary and not attempting to flee is a war crime. Simple, nothing further to discuss. Yet another iconic symbol of the Ukrainian bravery is this horrible war. Слава Україні!

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The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova who are allegedly responsible the war crime of unlawful deportation of population (children). Wow! Cannot aim any higher! icc-cpi.int/news/situation…

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Almost 32 years since the Baltic states regained their independence, the Chinese ambassador claims that they have no effective status in international law as sovereign states because there is no special agreement settling the matter. Where does such a requirement come from?

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The Council of Europe has raised the bar compared to the International Criminal Court which qualified the deportation and transfer of children as a war crime when issuing the arrest warrants against Putin and Lvova-Belova.

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Russia attacks indiscriminately civilian objects. But they do not stop here and attack also medical facilities which enjoy special protection. The lack of medical services affects negatively both civilians, and wounded and sick combatants who no longer participate in hostilities.

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Russia retaliates against the ICC: prosecutor Khan who prepared the arrest warrants against Putin and Lvova-Belova is a wanted man alongside three judges who confirmed the arrest warrants. reuters.com/world/europe/r…

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United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture expressed alarm that Russia's military forces are consistently and intentionally inflicting severe physical and psychological pain and suffering on Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. shar.es/afBUc8

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The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (#ICPA) was launched today. An important step to prepare the criminal case against the political and military leadership of Russia. The special tribunal to follow... tinyurl.com/2t3ffzam