PERISCOPING RUSSIAN – UKRAINIAN CONFLICT THROUGH THE LENS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

The Russian Ukrainian conflict of 2022 has had a significant impact on the world politics. This conflict, which involves military and non-military actions, raises important questions regarding the applicability and effectiveness of public international law in resolving and mitigating it. This article aims to analyze the Russian – Ukrainian conflict through the lens of international law. In doing so, it seeks to contribute to a better understanding and provide insight into the possibilities for potential solutions. The paper explores the extent to which the Russian – Ukrainian conflict violated the principles of international law, the positions of intergovernmental bodies on the conflict and the prospects for reaching a solution consistent with the standards of international law. The study relied on the analytical approach by examining the basic elements of the conflict from a legal perspective. Findings reveal the inability of the UN to deal with and or stop the conflict. Also, again, the justifications for both parties to legitimize their actions violated international rules and are far from satisfactory. Hence, adopting a legal perspective is crucial in addressing the complex and ongoing Russian Ukrainian conflict is recommended.