New York – It is a testament of today’s chaotic world that although the humanitarian and economic consequences of a war against Ukraine have been contemplated, the legal implications have been neglected.
However, if an invasion is ordered by Moscow, that action would represent a serious breach of international law. Russia has placed over 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine, an indication that such an invasion may be imminent.
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