The Legal Narrative: Russia’s Claims that Its Actions Are Lawful and Legitimate
The Legal Narrative: Russia’s Claims that Its Actions Are Lawful and Legitimate
Author(s): René VärkSubject(s): International Law, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: Kaitseväe Akadeemia (KVA)
Keywords: International law; Ukraine; Violation of law; Foreign policy of Russian Federation;
Summary/Abstract: Russia continuously makes use of international law in order to justify its actions and to legitimise the breakaway regions in Ukraine, but it also claims that Ukraine violates the terms of international law. The Concept of the Foreign Policy of Russian Federation (2013) emphasises that the consistent application of international law is indispensable for orderly and mutually beneficial international relations, and that Russia conducts its foreign policy in accordance with international law.
Journal: EMA OCCASIONAL PAPERS (until May 2019: ENDC OCCASIONAL PAPERS)
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 45-47
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English