The new Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine has garnered support from approximately 40 countries, yet the reality of holding Vladimir Putin accountable remains bleak. He continues to evade justice by leveraging his legal immunity and the support from autocratic allies. The article discusses the broader implications for international law and the declining consensus around human rights and accountability, highlighting how global order and trust in international norms are eroding as leaders prioritize power over justice.
The establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine is backed by around 40 countries, yet it lacks the practical means to hold Putin accountable.
Putin's legal immunity as a serving head of state and backing from autocratic allies facilitates his evasion of justice, despite the tribunal's establishment.
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