Six years since the Russian occupation of Crimea and the outbreak of hostilities in eastern Ukraine, the Putin regime still adamantly sticks to its mantra of Crimean “self-determination” and civil war in Ukraine. By definition, politicians should be ready for compromise. However, when 14,000 lost human lives in eastern Ukraine or the 298 victims of the MH17 attack are at stake, the question of accountability should prevail. Who is responsible for all these tragedies? Can Russian President Vladimir Putin enjoy impunity?
Russia's War Against Ukraine
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Olena Zerkal: Putin must be held accountable for Ukraine-Russia war
A cat looks down at a Ukrainian soldier resting in a trench on the front line with Russia backed separatists near Krasnohorivka village, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, on Feb. 28, 2020.
