Bringing Putin's Propagandists to Justice for Crimes in Ukraine: New Article by Anna Vyshniakova and Kristina Hook

Anna Vyshniakova, lawyer and head of LingvaLexa, and Kristina Hook, associate professor of conflict management at Kennesaw State University and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, have published a new article that addresses the complex issues of holding Russian propagandists accountable for their role in fomenting Russia's war against Ukraine. The article was published in the Atlantic Council, a US-based think tank in the field of international relations, where the authors call on the international community to take decisive action against media personalities who use their platforms to spread hatred and incite violence.
The full text of the article can be found here:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/holding-putins-propagandists-accountable-for-crimes-in-ukraine/

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In the publication, the authors analyze the recent events in The Hague, where materials were filed with the International Criminal Court against six Russian citizens accused of persecution as a crime against humanity. Among the accused are Dmitry Medvedev, the former president of Russia, and several other influential media personalities, such as Vladimir Solovyov, Margarita Simonyan, and Dmitry Kiselyov.

The authors emphasize that Russian propaganda not only justifies war crimes, but is also a key element in fomenting and sustaining the conflict. They draw parallels between current events in Ukraine and the case of Felicien Kabuga, one of the organizers of the Rwandan genocide, who was tried in The Hague for his role in creating a propaganda radio station that called for violence.

Kristina Hook and Anna Vyshniakova argue that the international community cannot remain indifferent to the danger posed by Russian propaganda. They call for the creation of new legal mechanisms that can effectively respond to modern forms of disinformation, including social media, video games, and even dipsticks. The authors believe that to ensure justice, international arrest warrants should be issued and judicial proceedings in this area should be intensified.

In conclusion, the authors emphasize the importance of international cooperation to prevent further conflicts that could be fueled by propaganda. They emphasize that the destructive power of words behind actions should not go unpunished and call for immediate action to protect victims and prevent new crimes.