Ukraine’s Precarious Pursuit of Justice Through In Absentia Trials
Ukraine’s practice of trying Russian military officials in absentia for war crimes could be at odds with the prescribed international law.
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Ukraine’s practice of trying Russian military officials in absentia for war crimes could be at odds with the prescribed international law.
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