From War to Diplomacy: A Legal Framework for Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Аннотация

This paper explores the potential alternative methods of resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on solutions grounded in international law. The study examines the historical context of the conflict, key international legal principles such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, human rights, and international humanitarian law (IHL), and evaluates the role of various international institutions, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It further analyzes potential frameworks such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and peacekeeping interventions that are legally supported under international law. The article concludes with recommendations on how the international community could use legal principles to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.