WorldCan all Russians be held responsible for the war in Ukraine?
A claim by sociologist Konstantin Gaaze that Russians bear collective responsibility for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fierce online debate. International humanitarian law instead centers on individual culpability and does not allow civilians to be prosecuted simply for their citizenship. The ICC cannot try Russians for the crime of aggression, but it can prosecute Russian citizens for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, including lower-level perpetrators.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-22 17:25Original
Can all Russians be held responsible for the war in Ukraine?