The Myth of Sanctions and the Pursuit of Justice: The Case for a Special Tribunal

For more than a decade, sanctions have been a central response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Yet the war continues, and many perpetrators of war crimes remain beyond the reach of justice. Join the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation for a discussion on the effectiveness of sanctions, the need for stronger accountability measures, and the growing case for a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

Opening Remarks

Nadia K. McConnell, President and Co-Founder, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

Moderator

Carl Gershman, Co-Chair of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation’s International Human Rights Task Force

Panelists

Ambassador Daniel Fried, Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; Atlantic Council, Member, FOUN Reimagining, Reconstruction, and Recovery of Ukraine Task Force.

Edward Chow, Deputy Chair, FOUN Economic Task Force. Internationally recognized expert on global energy systems and geopolitics.

David M. Crane, founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and member of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation’s International Human Rights Task Force

Inna Liniova (invited), Director, Human Rights Center, Ukrainian Bar Association and a member of the USUF International Human Rights Task Force.