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Justice initiatives regarding crimes committed in Ukraine have multiplied since the beginning of the Russian invasion. But some war crimes date back to far before 2022. Discover all of our publications covering the different courts and trials in Ukraine and abroad.

In Ukraine, a military prisoner, sitting on a chair, is guarded by a soldier in the background, in what looks like an interrogation room.

Ukraine: a two-time deserter convicted of high treason

A native of Donetsk region who was mobilized twice and deserted twice, first from the army of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and then from the Ukrainian army, repented in front of the Kostopil district court in the Rivne region, northwestern Ukraine. But the court sentenced him to 12 years of prison for desertion […]

By Vladyslava Kobko (in Rivne, Ukraine / Free Radio)

Sexual violence in Ukraine - As a result of the war with Russia, sexual crimes perpetrated by Russian soldiers are on the increase. photo: a woman hides her face with her hands.

“We need an example and people will speak up”

The trial of Nikolai Kartashov, 22, a Russian artilleryman accused of war crimes committed in the town of Boucha (Ukraine) opened on November 20.

A Russian officer on trial for murder in Bucha

Balakliya's ‘ordinary man’, Anatoliy Derevyanko, during his trial for collaboration in Ukraine. Photo: Balakliya stands behind the glass in the dock.

The Balakliya “ordinary man” released on probation

Trial of Mykola Fedorian in Ukraine for crimes of treason committed in Russian-occupied Crimea. Photo: Fedorian at his trial in Kyiv, behind the glass of the dock.

“I consider it cynical to accuse Crimeans of treason against Ukraine”

Andryi Kostin, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, tendered his resignation on 22 October 2024 following a corruption scandal that has cast a shadow over the entire justice system in Ukraine. Photo: portrait of Kostin, a Ukrainian flag printed on his shoulder.

Ukraine: the scandal behind the resignation of the Prosecutor General

The “Azov” trial in Russia is down to 12 defendants in court

In a street in Boutcha, Ukraine, journalists filmed and photographed burnt corpses being handled by people to move them.

Meet Ukraine’s Evidence Gatherers

The Epicentre hypermarket near Chernihiv (Ukraine) in 2022 after it was bombed by the Russian army. Photo: exterior view of the burnt-out hypermarket.

At the epicentre of environmental damage in Ukraine

Oleg Myzhgorodskyi, an alleged member of the Ukrainian ‘Azov’ regiment, is accused of ‘terrorism’ in a trial in Russia. Photo: 2 side-by-side portraits of Myzhgorodskyi, in 2021 (before detention) and in 2023.

Chernihiv waits for its “Azov” fighters on trial in Russia

Trial of private entrepreneurs for collaboration with Russia in Ukraine. Photo: During a trial in Ukraine, a witness appears from behind, facing a judge in a small courtroom.

How Ukraine brings to justice private entrepreneurs

Belarus before the ICC for two complaints - Photo: Riot police arrest a man in a street of Minsk (Belarus).

Suddenly, Belarus wakes up with two complaints before the ICC

Daniil Martynov in Ukraine - Photo: Two armed soldiers pose (thumbs up) in front of the back of a Porsche.

A Kadyrov brother-in-arms sentenced in Ukraine

Signing of an agreement between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Ukraine.

How Ukraine (nearly) joined the ICC

Trial for collaboration in Ukraine. Photo: A man removes a Russian propaganda poster in Kherson upon his liberation by Ukrainian armed forces.

14 years in jail for 45 days of work with the police under Russian occupation

War in Ukraine and repairs to civilian targets: the case of companies. Photo: The Hotel Ukraine in Chernihiv destroyed by a Russian missile.

Is a war-ruined business in Ukraine entitled to compensation?

Trial for collaboration in Ukraine. Photo: A Ukrainian woman is tried before a court in Dnipro.

Collaboration trials in Ukraine: what do court verdicts tell us?

Illegal war - Photo: in Kiev (Ukraine), civilians watch the fire created by a Russian missile strike.

When war becomes illegal

Sexual violence in Ukraine - Photo: Women stand at the door of their apartment building in the city of Lysychansk, a city without electricity and water, in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas.

Prosecuting sexual violence in Ukraine’s war