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War crimes trial of Russian soldier was perfectly legal – but that doesn't make it wise

  • Written by Robert Goldman, Professor of Law, American University
imageThe trial of Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin could be mirrored with similar war crimes prosecutions by Moscow.Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The war crimes trial of a Russian soldier in Ukraine – which concluded on May 23, 2022 with a conviction and life sentence for the defendant – was permissible under international law....

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