Keywords
principles of international law
human rights
international judicial bodies
international arbitration
International Court of Justice
ECHR practice
International Criminal Court
weapons of mass destruction
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Abstract
The article examines the international legal aspects of assistance to Ukraine in the context of armed aggression, in particular the definition of an aggressor state, the role of international organizations and judicial institutions in countering aggression, mechanisms of international arbitration and responsibility, as well as forms of international support for Ukraine - military, financial, humanitarian, and sanction measures. Particular attention is paid to international legal principles, the protection of human rights, the practice of the European Court of Human Rights and other international judicial bodies, as well as issues related to countering the use of weapons of mass destruction and ensuring the rule of law. The aim is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of international legal mechanisms supporting Ukraine in the context of armed aggression. The study uses such methods as comparative legal analysis, dogmatic method, analytical method, systematic approach, as well as methods of generalization and logical analysis to formulate conclusions and recommendations. The article reveals the essence and significance of international assistance to states in a state of armed conflict through the prism of the principles of international law. Signs of armed aggression have been identified: violation of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international agreements. The international legal definition of aggression and the legal status of the aggressor state in the context of modern armed conflicts are analyzed. The principles of international law in the practice of international assistance to Ukraine are clarified. The role of international organizations (UN, OSCE, Council of Europe) in countering aggression and protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine is investigated. The practical aspects of international judicial bodies (ICJ, ICC, ECHR) in cases related to violations of international law and human rights during aggression are studied. The mechanisms of international arbitration and the responsibility of the aggressor state, including reparations and compensation for damages, are analyzed. The forms of international assistance to Ukraine are assessed: military, financial, humanitarian and sanction measures. Attention is drawn to international legal approaches to counteracting weapons of mass destruction and the role of the international community in preventing their use. Challenging aspects of the application of the principles of international law and the rule of law in the practice of responding to aggression are identified. International legal mechanisms for assisting Ukraine are outlined: current status and development prospects. Focus is placed on enhancing the role of arbitration mechanisms in reparations issues. Recommendations are offered to bolster legal guarantees and international cooperation. The aspects of Ukraine’s integration into the international security system and the prospects for the development of international legal mechanisms for assisting Ukraine are considered. Future studies should aim at enhancing international legal mechanisms for holding the aggressor state accountable, developing effective strategies to prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction, and assessing the effectiveness of various forms of international assistance to Ukraine.
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