Russia-Ukraine

Tuesday 16 July 2024

The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has violated international law, put international security at risk and caused a humanitarian crisis. The International Bar Association is an organisation with the promotion and protection of the rule of law and human rights at the centre of its mission and as such is compelled to speak out. On this page you will find our statements on the situation and Global Insight coverage of this and related issues in the form of articles, podcasts and films.

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The Great Repression

As President Vladimir Putin is re-elected for a fifth term, Global Insight examines what’s kept him in power and what the vote means for the rule of law, and for Ukraine.

Silencing dissent

The death of Alexi Navalny immediately drew the world's attention. We spoke to Evgenia Kara-Murza about the silencing of Russian opponents.

Heroes or villains

Recent cases have highlighted the ongoing conundrum regarding the legal status of foreign fighters. Global Insight considers the issues.

Empowering survivors

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General describes Ukraine’s victim-centred approach to criminal justice

The IBA, founded to [...] protect the rule of law, strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Sternford Moyo, 2021 - 2022 IBA President

Digital content

Film

Paris 2023 - Interview - Andriy Kostin

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General interview with IBA Director of Content

Miami 2022 Opening Ceremony - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech to delegates in a video recorded especially for the IBA Annual Conference.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Global Insight analyses some of the key themes of the invasion so far: the international reaction, atrocities, economic sanctions and media freedom in Russia.

Miami 2022 Awards: Ukraine Bar Associations

IBA President Sternford Moyo and IBA Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis present the two Special Awards for Extraordinary Leadership and Dedication in Protecting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Ukraine to Anna Ogrenchuk, President of the Ukrainian Bar Association, and Valentyn Gvozdiy, Vice President of the Ukrainian National Bar Association.

Harnessing law in times of war

This webinar presents the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from a human rights and humanitarian law perspective and explores possible avenues for accountability and the role of law at this stage of the conflict.

Interview with Bill Browder

Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, on Russian corruption, sanctions and seeking justice for Sergei Magnitsky. (Interview from May 2018).

Podcasts

Committee Content

News Releases

Ukrainian people eight years ago said very clearly and firmly that 'We are for dignity, we are for justice, we are against corruption.' 

Daria Kaleniuk, executive director and co-founder of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC)

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