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European Court Condemns Russia for Donbass Abuses and MH17 Downing

The ruling formalizes legal accountability despite Russia’s withdrawal from the human rights treaty that leaves enforcement uncertain.

Cette photo montre une salle de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme (CEDH), le 27 septembre 2023 à Strasbourg
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Overview

  • The Grand Chamber held Russia responsible for massive, systematic abuses in Donbass since 2014 and for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
  • Russia boycotted the proceedings and has not participated in the court since exiting the European human rights convention in September 2022, raising doubts about compliance.
  • The decision builds on earlier findings including the Dutch court’s 2022 in absentia convictions and the ICAO Council’s May attribution of MH17 responsibility to Moscow.
  • Twenty-six states, mostly EU members, intervened to back Ukraine’s complaints and urged the court to deliver the firmest possible condemnation of Russia’s violations.
  • While the verdict cements a historical record of accountability, practical enforcement hinges on Moscow’s willingness to engage or respect any reparations orders.