As Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, mounting evidence suggests that atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, are ongoing. On March 22, USIP hosted a discussion on seeking justice for Russian atrocities in Ukraine, the needs of Ukrainian civilians, available accountability mechanisms and the role of multilateral institutions in operationalizing an effective accountability strategy.
Lise Grande, welcoming remarks/moderator
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador Oksana Markarova, opening remarks
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States
Jane E. Stromseth
Francis Cabell Brown Professor of International Law, Georgetown Law
Curtis R. Ried
Senior Director of Multilateral Affairs, National Security Council
Ambassador William Taylor
Vice President, Russia and Europe, U.S. Institute of Peace; Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/responding-russian-atrocities-ukraine
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