On February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine, embarking on an unprovoked military aggression against an independent European country—sparking an international outcry, with countries rallying to defend Ukraine in what many describe as the biggest threat to peace and security in Europe since the end of the Cold War.

The human and financial costs have been steep, with approximately 7,000 of innocent civilians in Ukraine dead and 11,000 more injured—and millions more displaced and now living as refugees. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of soldiers have died on both sides. One year on, Ukraine has suffered tremendous losses—buildings, roads, and infrastructure destroyed, and the cost of the war escalating.

Here, Allen Weiner, an international legal scholar with expertise on international security matters, discusses the law governing the use of force, the limitations of the UN to rein in member nations, NATO support for Ukraine, the prospects of war crimes prosecutions, how this historic conflict might end, and more.

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