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U4AOS2: RESPONSES TO ARMED CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - Coggle Diagram
U4AOS2: RESPONSES TO ARMED CONFLICT IN UKRAINE
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
AI condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
They continue to raise awareness about the conflict however their influence is limited due to:
The conflict is already at the forefront of public and political minds.
The recent report published by amnesty in relation to ukrainian soldiers placing civilians at risk was heavily criticised by the west.
Putin is not in support of AI missions and AI has been widely criticised by Russian state media.
Their ability to influence the Russian population is restricted due to government control over Russian media and journalism.
EUROPEAN UNION
The EU supports ukraine. Member states have provided military, humanitarian and economic aid at varying levels.
The most consequential response in relation to resolving the crisis has been its use of economic power to impose sanctions on the Russian state as well as Russian individuals.
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Neither Ukraine or Russia are parties to the Rome statute however Ukraine since 2014 has openly accepted the courts jurisdiction. As a result the ICC began investigating war crimes in Ukraine.
The ICC is unlikely to resolve the crisis, however the existence of the court may reduce the instances of war crimes.
One way the courts responses may help to alleviate some of the worst atrocities of the war is through those who commit war crimes are prosecuted.
One way the courts responses may help to alleviate some of the worst atrocities of the war is through those who commit war crimes are prosecuted.
The prosecution of russian officers may lessen the extent of war crimes committed by russia soldiers because:
Russian commanders must now consider the possibility of being captured
If they are captured they may face prosecution by the ICC
This may impact their decision making going forward.
UNITED STATES
The United States has responded by involving themselves in the conflict by facilitating Ukrainian efforts to defend their territory.
By arming Ukraine and helping Ukraine defend and retake territory they are helping to end the conflict by wearing down the Russian military and making the cost of continuing the special military operations untenable.
The US is prolonging the war and the suffering of the Ukrainian people by arming the Ukrainian military.