The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially ruled Russia responsible for systematic human rights violations, including:
– War in Donbas (even before 2022)
– Torture and forced labor
– Abduction of children
– Downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
The cases were brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands and consolidated into one historic ruling. The court confirmed: Russia bears responsibility for crimes committed both before and after February 24, 2022.
What’s Next?
While this verdict is a major legal victory, the key question remains: how will Russia be held accountable? Enforcement mechanisms against a non-compliant state like Russia remain a challenge for the international community.
