Webinar

Virtual Roundtable: In Defense of a Democracy: Prosecuting Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP via Getty Images
Speakers
Oona A. Hathaway

Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law, Yale Law School

Claus Kreß

Professor of International Law and Criminal Law, University of Cologne

Presider
David J. Scheffer

Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

from Roundtable Series on Human Rights Issues

Explore More on Ukraine

Sanctions

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?
The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

by CFR Editors October 23, 2025

China

China and Russia: Exploring Ties Between Two Authoritarian Powers
China and Russia have expanded trade and defense ties over the past decade, but they’re not formal allies. Experts say Russia’s war in Ukraine could be a turning point in the relationship.

by Clara Fong and Lindsay Maizland September 18, 2025

Ukraine

Here’s How Much Aid the United States Has Sent Ukraine
Ten charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.

by Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow July 15, 2025

Top Stories on CFR

Democratic Republic of Congo

Ceremonial Foreign Policy
In shallowly engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali, Washington does little to promote peace and risks insulating leaders from accountability.

by Michelle Gavin December 4, 2025 Africa in Transition

United States

How Does Immigration Affect the U.S. Economy?
Immigrants have long played a critical role in the U.S. economy, filling labor gaps, driving innovation, and exercising consumer spending power. But political debate over their economic contributions has ramped up under the second Trump administration.

by Diana Roy December 4, 2025

Haiti

Can the New Gang Suppression Force Bring Relief to Haiti?

The UN authorization of a new security mission in Haiti marks an escalation in efforts to curb surging gang violence. Aimed at alleviating a worsening humanitarian crisis, its militarized approach has nevertheless raised concerns about repeating mistakes from previous interventions.

by Ellora Onion-De December 3, 2025